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6.6/10 TV Directed by J.D. Lobue Country of origin United States First episode date 9 April 1985 Number of seasons 1 | 7.5/10 IMDb Created by Susan Harris Composer(s) George Aliceson Tipton Original language(s) English Final episode date 21 May 1985 Number of episodes 7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Starring Patty Duke
Richard Paul
Ted Bessell
Glynn Turman
Joel Brooks
John Vernon
Quinn Cummings
Ricky Paull Goldin
Dick Shawn
Herschel Bernardi Network American Broadcasting Company Cast Patty Duke, Ted Bessell, Quinn Cummings, Herschel Bernardi, Ricky Paull Goldin Similar It Takes Two, Karen's Song, The Babysitter, K Street, Me and the Chimp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Hail to the Chief is an American sitcom that aired on ABC from April 9 to May 21, 1985. It centred around the President of the United States, portrayed by 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 (Randy, the Secret Service Agent portrayed by Joel Brooks).
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Synopsis
Hail to the Chief is similar in style to the TV sitcom, Soap (from the same producers as this series), in that it was a comedy with open-ended storylines that parodied a soap opera. Patty Duke had the starring role as the President, Julia Mansfield. The show focused on President Mansfield's attempt at balancing her political career with raising her family.
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Cancellation
Hail to the Chief was canceled in May 1985 after seven episodes. ABC continued to air repeats of the series through July 20, 1985.