Kaydan Christian
A terrific literary drama and character piece that shows how the process of creating art can be seen differently by those doing it and those looking at it from the outside.
Marva
It is an exhilarating, distressing, funny and profound film, with one of the more memorable film scores in years,
Justina
The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.
edwagreen
Outstanding. Superlative. Out of this world. No other words seem adequate regarding this magnificent series.I am a retired social studies teacher. This series would have been so perfect for my grade 8 history students. It was so rich in history and personal emotions.As far as the Emmy awards go,Backstairs should have tied with Roots for the best mini-series of the season.The acting was outstanding. Robert Vaughn brought the perfect touch to Woodrow Wilson. Whoever thought that the character of Florence Harding, who died in 1924, under mysterious conditions was so interesting? Celeste Holm was simply memorable as Mrs. Harding. Eileen Heckart was memorable as Eleanor Roosevelt. Lee Grant brought the perfect touch to Grace Coolidge. Julie Harris set the tone as Nellie Taft.Actresses Olivia Cole and Leslie Uggams, in a totally non-singing role, were just fabulous as the mother and daughter who worked for so many years at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.This is another Best Years Of Our Lives. We all realize the sacrifices that were made during the extremely informative period of history. We are also shown that the White House was a scene of constant tragedy mixed with a total triumph of the human spirit.We need more series of this quality.
Mike Abrams
This is such an EXCELLENT mini series... However I can not find it on Video DVD cassette or elsewhere, and have not seen it pop up on A&E True Stories or the History Channel.... If anyone knows where to find this PLEASE email me to the above address.
bkworm56
I thoroughly loved this miniseries because it takes you through so much of our nations time and presidents. I wish with all my heart this series would come out on video. I know my children would learn a lot about this nation and what these men accomplished and went through.
ksw-3
This was truly an amazing mini-series in 1979. I have been searching for this film on video for years. I feel that this would be a very important film for high school students to see especially during this election period. It really gave a "face" to the goings on inside the White House. In particular, the personal lives Lillian Rogers dealt with on a daily basis. This is a "10 star" movie and if anyone knows if it is available for purchase, please let me know.
