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Lucy Calls the President (1977): Cast

Lucy Calls the President (1977) movie poster

Lucy Calls the President is a 1977 comedy directed by Marc Daniels, starring Lucille Ball as Lucy Whittaker, Ed McMahon and Gale Gordon. It runs 1 hour.

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Lucy Calls the President (1977) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h (60 min)
Director
Marc Daniels
Genre
Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Lucy Calls the President About?

The premise of Lucy Calls the President without spoilers.

When suburban homemaker Lucy Whittaker phones President Carter to protest a local political dispute, she is stunned when he accepts his invitation to dine at her home. As the dinner approaches, Lucy’s house becomes a bustling hub of family, friends, and Secret Service personnel, turning a simple meal into a chaotic, high‑stakes summit.

Lucy Calls the President Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Lucy Calls the President Cast & Characters

Lucille Ball leads the cast as Lucy Whittaker, with Ed McMahon as Floyd Whittaker and Gale Gordon as Omar Whittaker. Directed by Marc Daniels; 13 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Marc Daniels

More films directed by Marc Daniels: Vengeance: The Story of Tony Cimo, Man From Atlantis: The Death Scouts, Planet Earth and Star Trek: The Menagerie.

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Lucy Calls the President FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Lucy Calls the President, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Lucy Calls the President?

Lucy Calls the President runs 1 hour (60 minutes).

When was Lucy Calls the President released?

Lucy Calls the President was released on November 21, 1977.

Who directed Lucy Calls the President?

Lucy Calls the President was directed by Marc Daniels.

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Who is in the cast of Lucy Calls the President?

Lucy Calls the President stars Lucille Ball as Lucy Whittaker, Ed McMahon as Floyd Whittaker and Gale Gordon as Omar Whittaker, among 13 credited actors.

Does Lucy Calls the President have a post-credit scene?

No. Lucy Calls the President has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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