TV series
Hail to the Chief
1985, English, on ABC. Created by Susan Harris.
Hail to the Chief is an American sitcom that ran on ABC from April 9, 1985 until May 21, 1985. It centered on the first woman President of the United States, portrayed by Academy Award-winning actress Patty Duke. The series was created by Susan Harris, and was produced by Witt/Thomas/Harris Productions. It featured one of the few recurring gay characters in a 1980s television series.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 7
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 1985
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Latest episode
S1 E7: Episode Seven
Aired 21 May 1985
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Susan HarrisCreator
- Patty DukePresident Julia Mansfield · 7 ep
- Ted BessellGen. Oliver Mansfield · 7 ep
- Joel BrooksRandy · 7 ep
- Ricky Paull GoldinDoug Mansfield · 7 ep
- Richard PaulRev. Billy Joe Bickerstaff · 7 ep
- John VernonGen. Hannibal Stryker · 7 ep
- Jonna LeeMuffin Stryker · 7 ep
- Quinn CummingsLucy Mansfield · 7 ep
- Dick ShawnIvan Zolotov · 7 ep
- Murray HamiltonSenator Sam Cotton · 7 ep
- Herschel BernardiHelmut Luger · 7 ep
- Glynn TurmanSecretary of State LaRue Hawkins · 7 ep
Details
- First aired
- 9 April 1985
- Last aired
- 21 May 1985
- Network
- ABC
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
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Hail to the Chief: quick answers
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How many seasons of Hail to the Chief are there?
Hail to the Chief has 1 season and 7 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is Hail to the Chief finished?
Yes. Hail to the Chief ended in 1985, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Hail to the Chief on?
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Hail to the Chief parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Hail to the Chief?
If you liked Hail to the Chief, try Who's the Boss?, Coach, Benson.
Who created Hail to the Chief?
Hail to the Chief was created by Susan Harris and stars Patty Duke, Ted Bessell, Joel Brooks.