Hail to the Chief
09/04/1985



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


Chick Vennera


Taliesin Jaffe
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