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Grandpa Goes to Washington

Pilot (Season 1, Episode 1)

TV Episode | 60 min |Comedy, Drama

Joe Kelley, a retired college professor, is drafted to run for the US Senate after the incumbent is caught in a sex scandal. His straight laced son Major Kevin fears if his dad wins he'll move in with him and his family.

Director

Richard Crenna

Writers

Noel Baldwin (written by) |Richard P. Rosetti |Lane Slate (written by)

Producer

Robert Stambler

Composer

Artie Butler

Casting Director

Ramsay King

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Status

Edit Released

Updated Sep 7, 1978

Release date

Sep 7, 1978 (United States)

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19 cast members
Name Known for
Jack Albertson's primary photo Jack AlbertsonSen. Joe Kelley Sen. Joe Kelley See fewer Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)
Larry Linville's primary photo Larry LinvilleMaj. Gen. Kevin Kelley Maj. Gen. Kevin Kelley See fewer M*A*S*H (1972)
Parley Baer's primary photo Parley Baer Actor Actor See fewer License to Drive (1988)
William Bogert's primary photo William Bogert Actor Actor See fewer WarGames (1983)
Roger Bowen's primary photo Roger Bowen Actor Actor See fewer M*A*S*H (1970)
Nicolas Coster's primary photo Nicolas CosterCharlie Perkins Charlie Perkins See fewer Santa Barbara (1984)
William Daniels's primary photo William Daniels Gov. Bronx Gov. Bronx See fewer St. Elsewhere (1982)
Patti Deutsch's primary photo Patti Deutsch Patti Patti See fewer The Emperor's New Groove (2000)
Richard Eastham's primary photo Richard Eastham Actor Actor See fewer That Darn Cat! (1965)
Sandra Kerns's primary photo Sandra KernsJenny Campbell Jenny Campbell See fewer What Dreams May Come (1998)
John Kerry's primary photo John Kerry Secretary Secretary See fewer Babylon (I) (2022)
Sue Ane Langdon's primary photo Sue Ane Langdon Rosie Rosie See fewer UHF (1989)
Sparky Marcus's primary photo Sparky MarcusKevin Kelley Jr. Kevin Kelley Jr. See fewer Freaky Friday (1976)
Rue McClanahan's primary photo Rue McClanahan Grace Grace See fewer The Golden Girls (1985)
James McEachin's primary photo James McEachin Flynn Flynn See fewer 2010: The Year We Make Contact (1984)
Charles Seaverns's primary photo Charles SeavernsPresidential aide Presidential aide See fewer Frances (1982)
Madge Sinclair's primary photo Madge Sinclair Madge Madge See fewer Coming to America (1988)
Michele Tobin's primary photo Michele TobinKathleen Kelley Kathleen Kelley See fewer Yours, Mine and Ours (1968)
Fredd Wayne's primary photo Fredd Wayne Actor Actor See fewer Man on the Moon (1999)

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