Starring
Leslie UggamsOlivia ColeLouis Gossett Jr.Robert HooksBill OvertonDavid Downing
Written by
Gwen BagniPaul Dubov
Ratings per Episode
Votes per Episode
Backstairs at the White House Episode Ratings Heatmap
| Avg | E1 | E2 | E3 | E4 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | 8.5 | 8.1 | 8.5 | 8.7 | 8.7 |
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About
Behind the scenes at the White House during eight administrations, as told by the people who work there.
"The classic miniseries about two remarkable women and the eight First Families they served"
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Miniseries1979
8.56642h 27m
| Ep | Title | Rating | Yours | Votes | Runtime | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ | 1 | Episode #1.1 | 8.1 | 20 | 147 min | |
| ▶ | 2 | Episode #1.2 | 8.5 | 15 | — | |
| ▶ | 3 | Episode #1.3 | 8.7 | 15 | — | |
| ▶ | 4 | Episode #1.4 | 8.7 | 16 | — |
Full Cast & Crew
Cast
Leslie Uggams Lillian Rogers, Lillian Rogers Parks
Olivia Cole Maggie Rogers
Louis Gossett Jr. Houseman Levi Mercer
Robert Hooks Doorman and Presidential Barber John Mays, Chief Barber John Mays
Bill Overton Doorman Jackson
David Downing Butler Dixon
Celeste Holm Mrs. Florence Harding
Lee Grant Mrs. Grace Coolidge
Larry Gates President Herbert Hoover
Jan Sterling Mrs. Lou Hoover
Crew
Gwen Bagni
Paul Dubov