LBJ: The Early Years
LBJ: The Early Years was a television movie that appeared on the NBC network in February 1987, depicting the life of former President of the United States Lyndon B. Johnson from 1934 until 1973. Actor Randy Quaid won a Golden Globe award for his portrayal of Johnson.
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Top Cast
Randy Quaid
Lyndon Baines Johnson
Patti LuPone
Claudia Alta 'Lady Bird' Taylor Johnson
Pat Hingle
Sam Rayburn
Barry Corbin
Judge Alvin J. Wirtz
Robin Curtis
Jacqueline Kennedy
Charles Frank
Bobby Kennedy
James F. Kelly
Joseph Kennedy
Kevin McCarthy
Billy Bob
Frances Conroy
R.G. Armstrong
Samuel Ealey Johnson
Morgan Brittany
Alice Glass
Steven Clawson
Doorman
Buddy Quaid
Oliver Theess
LBJ's Guest (uncredited)
Tamara Taylor
Crew
Directors
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