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.


Hail to the Chief (1985)
12h 30m
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Patty Duke
President Julia Mansfield (7 episodes)

Ted Bessell
Gen. Oliver Mansfield (7 episodes)

Joel Brooks
Randy (7 episodes)

Ricky Paull Goldin
Doug Mansfield (7 episodes)

Richard Paul
Rev. Billy Joe Bickerstaff (7 episodes)

John Vernon
Gen. Hannibal Stryker (7 episodes)

Jonna Lee
Muffin Stryker (7 episodes)

Quinn Cummings
Lucy Mansfield (7 episodes)

Dick Shawn
Ivan Zolotov (7 episodes)