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Lucy Calls the President
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Lucy Calls the President

1977-11-21 · 60 min · ★ 7.5

Comedy · TV Movie

Homemaker Lucy Whittaker calls up President Carter to complain about a local political issue—and to her astonishment, he agrees to come dine at her house. Now Lucy has her hands full as family, friends and Secret Service agents invade her home in preparation for the big dinner summit.

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Directors
Marc Daniels
Production companies
CBS Studios, Lucille Ball Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Lucille BallLucille BallLucy Whittaker
Vivian VanceVivian VanceViv
Gale GordonGale GordonOmar Whittaker
Mary WickesMary WickesMillie Baker
Steve AllenSteve AllenSteve Allen
Ed McMahonEd McMahonFloyd Whittaker
Mary Jane CroftMary Jane CroftMidge Bowser
Lillian CarterLillian Carter
James BrodheadMayor Wally Bowser
Joey FormanJoey FormanSecret Service Agent Thatcher
Stack PierceStack PierceSecret Service Agent Stockley
John William YoungJohn William YoungTV Director
Roy RowanAnnouncer (uncredited)

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