Backstairs at the White House(1979)
The classic miniseries about two remarkable women and the eight First Families they served
Overview
Behind the scenes at the White House during eight administrations, as told by the people who work there.
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Miniseries
4 episodes • 1979
Miniseries
4 episodes • 1979
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Part 1 | Jan 29, 1979 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Part 2 | Feb 5, 1979 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Part 3 | Feb 12, 1979 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Part 4 | Feb 19, 1979 | 0.0 |
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