Backstairs at the White House
Seen it?1979 | 1 seasons | 135 min | Drama, War & Politics
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a small audience and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved The West Wing or Scandal, start here.
- The mood
- Intense.
- The pace
- One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two, hour-long episodes, about 9 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1979: an older pace and style.
Behind the scenes at the White House during eight administrations, as told by the people who work there.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Limited series that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 12K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Created by Gwen Bagni, Paul Dubov
- Olivia ColeMaggie Rogers
- Leslie UggamsLillian Rogers Parks
- Louis Gossett Jr.Levi Mercer, Houseman
- Robert HooksJohn Mays
- Leslie NielsenIke Hoover
- Cloris LeachmanMrs. Jaffray
- Paul WinfieldEmmett Rogers Sr.
- Julie HarrisHelen 'Nellie' Taft
- Victor BuonoPres. William Howard Taft
- Robert VaughnPres. Woodrow Wilson