Washington: Behind Closed Doors: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

CIA director Bill Martin knows that an incoming president means a new direction for the country—and another set of eyes on the top secret Primula Report. Martin tries to build a rapport with his new boss, but President Richard Monckton is more interested in settling old scores and cleaning house with the help of the FBI.

Series details

• Title: Washington: Behind Closed Doors
• Format: Scripted
• Language: English
• Genres: Drama
• Premiere date: 1977-09-06
• Final broadcast date listed: 1977-09-11
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Network listed by TVmaze: ABC
• Network country: United States
• Typical episode runtime: 120 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 61241
• IMDb ID: tt0075597
• TVDB ID: 255077

Cast and credited roles

• Cliff Robertson — William Martin
• Jason Robards — President Richard Monckton
• Stefanie Powers — Sally Whalen
• Robert Vaughn — Frank Flaherty
• Lois Nettleton — Linda Martin
• Barry Nelson — Bob Bailey
• Harold Gould — Carl Tessler
• Tony Bill — Adam Gardiner
• Andy Griffith — Esker Scott Anderson
• John Houseman — Myron Dunn
• David Selby — Roger Castle
• Meg Foster — Jennie Jamison

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 1977-09-06; final listed air date 1977-09-11; episode order: 6.

Source and licence

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