Hail to the Chief

Hail to the Chief

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 for Hail to the Chief...

Patty Duke
President Julia Mansfield
Ted Bessell
Gen. Oliver Mansfield
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