Grandpa Goes to Washington Pilot (Season 1, Episode 1)
TV Episode | 60 min | Comedy, Drama

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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Updated Sep 7, 1978

Release date

Sep 7, 1978 (United States)

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19 cast members

Name	Known for
Jack Albertson Sen. Joe Kelley Sen. Joe Kelley See fewer	Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)
Larry Linville Maj. Gen. Kevin Kelley Maj. Gen. Kevin Kelley See fewer	MAS*H (1972)
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Roger Bowen Actor Actor See fewer	MAS*H (1970)
Nicolas Coster Charlie Perkins Charlie Perkins See fewer	Santa Barbara (1984)
William Daniels Gov. Bronx Gov. Bronx See fewer	St. Elsewhere (1982)
Patti Deutsch Patti Patti See fewer	The Emperor's New Groove (2000)
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Sue Ane Langdon Rosie Rosie See fewer	UHF (1989)
Sparky Marcus Kevin Kelley Jr. Kevin Kelley Jr. See fewer	Freaky Friday (1976)
Rue McClanahan Grace Grace See fewer	The Golden Girls (1985)
James McEachin Flynn Flynn See fewer	2010 (1984)
Charles Seaverns Presidential aide Presidential aide See fewer	Frances (1982)
Madge Sinclair Madge Madge See fewer	Coming to America (1988)
Michele Tobin Kathleen Kelley Kathleen Kelley See fewer	Wacko (1982)
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