I saw this miniseries when it aired originally in 1979. I thought it was excellent. Unfortunately, I missed some of nights that it aired. I had always hoped that it would air again. As far as I know it never did. Our main public library had one copy of it on video, but apparently it was checked out of the library and never returned to the library. If my memory serves me correctly, Backstairs at the White House aired the same time that Roots was on TV, and we put both TV's together to watch both series. I have checked everywhere to find a copy of this wonderful series. At one time I saw that it was not available on video or DVD. I would really like to be able to purchase a copy of Backstairs..... via video, DVD, whatever is available. Thxs.

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.

Veteran Television Music Composer Morton Stevens, ("Hawaii Five-O", "Police Woman") wrote an outstanding music score for this fine TV mini-series. It featured a beautiful main title theme that really set the tone for each episode. I join the other comments here in hoping that there will be a video release soon of this wonderful show.

"Backstairs at the White House" is a delicious look at the goings on inside the White House, as well as a few lessons in history. This wonderful series was only aired once to my knowledge, in 1979. This stellar production deserves to be seen again and again, as it is timeless material. Insights into the nature of our past presidents and first ladies as seen through the eyes and experiences of the household staff, offers more unbiased truth than official biographies. The humor, drama and intrigue are all there. I sure hope someone with clout will read these notes and get the message that we want a video of this glorious work.