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.

• Patty DukePresident Julia Mansfield
• Ted BessellGen. Oliver Mansfield
• Joel BrooksRandy
• Ricky Paull GoldinDoug Mansfield
• Richard PaulRev. Billy Joe Bickerstaff
• John VernonGen. Hannibal Stryker
• Jonna LeeMuffin Stryker
• Quinn CummingsLucy Mansfield
• Dick ShawnIvan Zolotov
• Murray HamiltonSenator Sam Cotton
• Herschel BernardiHelmut Luger
• Glynn TurmanSecretary of State LaRue Hawkins