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 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