Backstairs at the White House Episode #1.3 (Season 1, Episode 3)
TV Episode | Drama, History

Backstairs at the White House

Episode #1.3 (Season 1, Episode 3)

TV Episode | Drama, History

The Depression hits even the White House, with pay cuts for the staff while Mrs. Hoover continues to entertain extravagantly. Maggie collapses but is unwilling to rest. A visitor captures Lillian's interest, leading to a quickie Virginia ...See moreThe Depression hits even the White House, with pay cuts for the staff while Mrs. Hoover continues to entertain extravagantly. Maggie collapses but is unwilling to rest. A visitor captures Lillian's interest, leading to a quickie Virginia wedding, but her new husband is unable to find a job and Lillian remains in her job. Maggie retires after 30 years of service, and Wheatley and Frasier both join the Army. Written by mama.sylvia See less

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43 cast members

Name	Known for
Leslie Uggams Lillian Rogers Parks Lillian Rogers Parks See fewer	Deadpool (2016)
Olivia Cole Maggie Rogers Maggie Rogers See fewer	Roots (1977)
Louis Gossett Jr. Houseman Levi Mercer Houseman Levi Mercer See fewer	An Officer and a Gentleman (1982)
Robert Hooks Doorman and Presidential Barber John Mays Doorman and Presidential Barber John Mays See fewer	Trouble Man (1972)
Leslie Nielsen Chief Usher Ike Hoover Chief Usher Ike Hoover See fewer	Airplane! (1980)
Hari Rhodes Butler Coates Butler Coates See fewer	Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972)
Bill Overton Doorman Jackson Doorman Jackson See fewer	Lord Shango (1975)
David Downing Butler Dixon Butler Dixon See fewer	The Bernie Mac Show (2001)
James A. Watson Jr. Houseman Fraser Houseman Fraser See fewer	Airplane II: The Sequel (1982)
Diane Shalet Housekeeper Long Housekeeper Long See fewer	The Reivers (1969)
Richard Roat Chief Usher Crim Chief Usher Crim See fewer	Westworld (1973)
Louise Latham Housekeeper Nesbitt Housekeeper Nesbitt See fewer	Marnie (1964)
Julie Harris Mrs. Helen 'Nellie' Taft (archive footage) Mrs. Helen 'Nellie' Taft (archive footage) See fewer	The Haunting (1963)
Victor Buono President William Howard Taft (credit only) President William Howard Taft (credit only) See fewer	What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962)
Robert Vaughn President Woodrow Wilson (archive footage) President Woodrow Wilson (archive footage) See fewer	The Magnificent Seven (1960)
Kim Hunter Mrs. Ellen Wilson (credit only) Mrs. Ellen Wilson (credit only) See fewer	A Streetcar Named Desire (1951)
Claire Bloom Mrs. Edith Galt Wilson (credit only) Mrs. Edith Galt Wilson (credit only) See fewer	Clash of the Titans (1981)
Celeste Holm Mrs. Florence Harding (credit only) Mrs. Florence Harding (credit only) See fewer	All About Eve (1950)
George Kennedy President Warren G. Harding (credit only) President Warren G. Harding (credit only) See fewer	Cool Hand Luke (1967)
Ed Flanders President Calvin Coolidge (archive footage) President Calvin Coolidge (archive footage) See fewer	The Exorcist III (1990)
Lee Grant Mrs. Grace Coolidge (credit only) Mrs. Grace Coolidge (credit only) See fewer	In the Heat of the Night (1967)
Larry Gates President Herbert Hoover (credit only) President Herbert Hoover (credit only) See fewer	Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)
Jan Sterling Mrs. Lou Hoover Mrs. Lou Hoover See fewer	Ace in the Hole (1951)
Eileen Heckart Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt See fewer	The Bad Seed (1956)
John Anderson President Franklin Delano Roosevelt President Franklin Delano Roosevelt See fewer	Psycho (1960)
Harry Morgan President Harry S. Truman (credit only) President Harry S. Truman (credit only) See fewer	MAS*H (1972)
Estelle Parsons Mrs. Bess Truman (credit only) Mrs. Bess Truman (credit only) See fewer	Bonnie and Clyde (1967)
Barbara Barrie Mrs. Mamie Eisenhower (credit only) Mrs. Mamie Eisenhower (credit only) See fewer	Breaking Away (1979)
Andrew Duggan President Dwight D. Eisenhower (credit only) President Dwight D. Eisenhower (credit only) See fewer	In Like Flint (1967)
Harrison Page Wheatley Parks Wheatley Parks See fewer	Lionheart (1990)
Bibi Besch Marguerite 'Missy' LeHand Marguerite 'Missy' LeHand See fewer	Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)
James Crittenden Roy Clayton Roy Clayton See fewer	Babylon (I) (2022)
Woodrow Parfrey Louis Howe Louis Howe See fewer	Dirty Harry (1971)
Bill Quinn Andrew Mellon Andrew Mellon See fewer	Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983)
Tom Clancy Alexander Woolcott Alexander Woolcott See fewer	Swashbuckler (1976)
Matthew 'Stymie' Beard Luke Henry (as Stymie Beard) Luke Henry (as Stymie Beard) See fewer	Dogs Is Dogs (1931)
Tom Scott Roach Roach See fewer	Blade Runner (1982)
Gerry Black Prettyman Prettyman See fewer	Re-Animator (1985)
Bebe Drake Sevilla (as Bebe Drake-Hooks) Sevilla (as Bebe Drake-Hooks) See fewer	Wild Hogs (2007)
Kathleen Doyle Moira Moira See fewer	The Family Man (2000)
Guy Christopher Secret Service Secret Service See fewer	The A-Team (1983)
Lee Kessler Secretary Secretary See fewer	Creator (1985)
Ian Abercrombie British Valet (uncredited) British Valet (uncredited) See fewer	Army of Darkness (1992)