The Presidents' Gatekeepers: Season 1

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Discovery | Discovery Channel | Season Premiere Date: September 11, 2013

Summary: The two-part documentary interviews 20 former White House chiefs of staff including: James Baker, Rahm Emanuel, Leon Panetta, Donald Rumsfeld and Dick Cheney, about events during their time administration.

Genre(s): News/Documentary, Talk & Interview, Documentary

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E4. The Presidents' Gatekeepers
Air Date: April 2, 2014
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S1:E3. The Presidents' Gatekeepers
Air Date: March 26, 2014
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S1:E2. A Powerful Fraternity
Air Date: September 12, 2013

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Verne Gay

Sep 11, 2013

Mostly fascinating tales from all the presidents' men that occasionally need (sometimes badly) journalistic balance and perspective. Read full review

Michael Starr

Oct 3, 2013

Their stories are at turns intense, emotional, angry and humorous--and will capture your attention. Read full review

Allison Keene

Sep 11, 2013

The Presidents' Gatekeepers is an engaging watch for most, though some segments are more accessible and interesting than others, especially when the history and details of those others become dense and the names become unfamiliar for younger audiences. Read full review

David Hinckley

Sep 11, 2013

The Gatekeepers reveals a few anecdotal secrets here and there, most of them charming and none that will damage any ex-bosses’ reputations. Read full review

Brian Lowry

Sep 11, 2013

While the project proves something of a logistical triumph, it’s only fitfully interesting. Read full review

Jon Caramanica

Sep 11, 2013

The film jumps eras willy-nilly, and never settles on a narrative of how the role of chief of staff has evolved over the years. Read full review

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Series Overview
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: September 11, 2013
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  S1:E4. The Presidents' Gatekeepers
  Air Date: April 2, 2014
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  S1:E3. The Presidents' Gatekeepers
  Air Date: March 26, 2014
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  S1:E2. A Powerful Fraternity
  Air Date: September 12, 2013
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  S1:E1. The Presidents' Gatekeepers
  Air Date: September 11, 2013