Hail to the Chief
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Plot
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.
Cast
Patty Duke
as President Julia Mansfield
Ted Bessell
as Gen. Oliver Mansfield
Joel Brooks
as Randy
Ricky Paull Goldin
as Doug Mansfield
Richard Paul
as Rev. Billy Joe Bickerstaff
John Vernon
as Gen. Hannibal Stryker
Jonna Lee
as Muffin Stryker
Quinn Cummings
as Lucy Mansfield
Dick Shawn
as Ivan Zolotov
Murray Hamilton
as Senator Sam Cotton