Backstairs at the White House (DVD, 2005, 4-Disc Set)

Absolutely enjoyable series. Olivia Cole & Leslie Uggams give very credible performances.

A history of our past presidents & their relationship with the hired help that keep the Whitehouse functioning.

Olivia Cole, my neighbor in Mexico, told me that this series is one that she is most proud of.

I love everything about it.The picture is clear and the sound is perfect. I would recommend others to order from the ebay website. Thank you very much.
I love it. Everyone in my family wanted to borrow it. I hope I could a great deal for my father on Fathers' Day. I love old African American movies classic.
unfortunately, I'm having a hard time search for a movie called "The Man" starring James Earl Jones. It was aired on ABC movie in 1971. It's about the first African American president of the united states. I was wondering if you somehow you can find it to purchase it. That movie will be great right now since Obama is president.

Great acting...phenomonal true story. I watch it on TV 30 years ago, and am appreciating it NOW more than I did then. Highly recommend.

I had been looking for this movie for a LONG time! My mother wanted it, and she had been looking for it too. Finally I decided to try ebay and there it was! along with other hard to find titles. The price was a steal. My movie came faster than I expected, and in perfect condition! My mother was very pleased when she recieved it as a surprise on Valentines Day. She is now a loyal ebay shopper! It is now the first place we look before buying anythig.

My recent purchase of the Backstairs at the White House DVD set is my second set of this miniseries. I watched the original TV showing in the late 1970s. This is a well made miniseries with a lot of well known character actors from that time. I would recommend this DVD set to anyone who is interested in history, particularly surrounding the White House. The characters in this mini series are based on real people who lived and worked in the White House.

This mini series is a historical reflection of the life of the people who worked behind the scenes to give care, comfort and dignity to those presidents from the Taft Administration to the end of the Eisenhower Administration through the eyes of Lillian Rodgers Parks, a woman who worked at the White House during the time. Lillian's mother worked there while she was growing up. Times being hard, when her mother was able to influence the head house keeper to hire Lillian, she became a part of the rich history of the time as an observer of the many untold dramas surrounding the intimate lives of the presidents and their families. Lillian's story clearly outlines how intertwined the lives of those who work "Backstairs" become with those they serve during the stressful yet rewarding years the presidents serve the people. Sometimes humorous, sometimes deeply touching, it is a most comprehensive telling of her life and her career, as well of the details of those administrations and the major events that occurred during them.

The story of a black family and friends who work at the White House through several administrations.Fascinating and historically accurate series!My wife and I enjoyed it immensely!

I remember watching this mini-series on TV years ago. The view of the presidency of the US through the eyes of the housekeeping staff at the White House from 1909 to 1961. Many of the events mentioned I do not clearly recall from history classes in school. This show makes you want to know more. I have since watching the show searched out those answers.
Wonderful show for the whole family.

an interesting look at the history of our country as seen thru the eyes of the housekeeping staff at the white house

excelent acting and casting

I remembered watching this as a kid and loving it. On a whim I decided to see if it was available on DVD. As soon as I found it I had to get it! I again loved every minute of watching it. I sat down and watched all 4 DVD's in 2 days. It is really fun and gives you some interesting perspective on life in the White House. My kids sat and watched some of it with me and liked it to. I thought it was a great way for them to learn a little about history in a fun way. It also has some great actors in it.

I purchased this as a gift for my mother, whom remembered this miniseries back in the 70s. She found it historically accurate and very engaging. I recommend this DVD to anyone interested in presidential history. It's the story of a woman and her daughter who both work as servants in the White House over a span of many years. It is based on a true story. They just don't make miniseries the way they used to!