Behind the scenes at the White House during eight administrations, as told by the people who work there.
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Self-important, over-dramatic, uninspired.
I cannot think of one single thing that I would change about this film. The acting is incomparable, the directing deft, and the writing poignantly brilliant.
The thing I enjoyed most about the film is the fact that it doesn't shy away from being a super-sized-cliche;
Great movie. Not sure what people expected but I found it highly entertaining.
This was a wonderful mini-series. I too, am puzzled as to why this was never released on video in one form or another. It was very popular when it was run on television. If you have not read the book, I highly recommend both of them, they are excellent. There are two out there, the one that Mrs. Parks wrote and one Gwen Bagini(?) and Mrs. Parks collaborated on that went along with the mini-series. The producers couldn't have picked a better cast to play the characters. They were all exemplary. The series was pretty accurate historically too, maybe that's why it was never released on video, it insulted someone some how. I too would like to add my voice to the growing number that want to see this mini-series released.
This was a wonderful historical mini-series that I remember watching when I was ten years old. I hope that this comment will some how help to get it re-broadcast. I have not seen it except for the original airing in 1979. Please bring this quality program back to television.
This mini-series made me want to learn more about the history of time covered. This film brought history to life; it gave characteristics and characters to what had only been Presidential names to me before. I would recommend this film to everyone; all ages, all people. I would love to be able to purchase it for my at home collection.
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.