Hail to the Chief

Overview

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

President Julia Mansfield

Ted Bessell

Gen. Oliver Mansfield

Joel Brooks

Randy

Ricky Paull Goldin

Doug Mansfield

Richard Paul

Rev. Billy Joe Bickerstaff

John Vernon

Gen. Hannibal Stryker

Jonna Lee

Muffin Stryker

Quinn Cummings

Lucy Mansfield

Dick Shawn

Ivan Zolotov

Murray Hamilton

Senator Sam Cotton

Herschel Bernardi

Helmut Luger

Glynn Turman

Secretary of State LaRue Hawkins