LBJ: The Early Years (TV Movie 1987) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.

LBJ: THE EARLY YEARS (1987) directed by Peter Werner approx. But NONE will ever be better at playing LBJ during his early years than Randy Quaid, for several reasons. Directed by Peter Werner. Some have done quite well. This made-for-TV film chronicles the years 1934 through 1963, tracing the beginnings of Johnson's public career, chronicling his reputation for down-and-dirty politicking, and following his progress. LBJ: The Early Years Randy Quaid Patti LuPone Morgan Brittany (1987) Texan Lyndon Baines Johnson (Randy Quaid) rises from congressman's aide to 36th president of the United States. With Randy Quaid, Patti LuPone, Morgan Brittany, Pat Hingle. LBJ: The Early Years (1987) This one is for my father, still in awe of President Johnson, whose inauguration he attended, and can never learn enough about him. LBJ: The Early Years serves as a model for fulfilling the obligations of the docu-dramatist. 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. 2 hours 24 minutes Randy Quaid is often typecast in redneck goofball characters where he plays the comic foil to a more attractive male lead.

LBJ: The Early Years was a television movie that appeared on the NBC network in February 1987, depicting the pre-presidential life of Lyndon B. Johnson, the 36th President of the United States was a television movie that appeared on the NBC network in February 1987, depicting the pre-presidential life of Lyndon B. Johnson, the 36th We may not always agree on what makes for the most interesting history, but I learned from him to keep trying because someday, I … Many actors have played, or attempted to play, LBJ. Many performers overdo it or try to use a generic southern accent.

Actor Randy Quaid won a Golden Globe award for his portrayal of Johnson.

By contrast, this movie gave him the opportunity to play one of modern history's biggest figures - Lyndon Baines Johnson. The definitive site for Reviews, Trailers, Showtimes, and Tickets 1: he does not have to fake a Texas accent. Under the careful guidance of Executive Producer Louis Rudolph, Producers John Brice and Sandra Saxon Brice, and the directional excellence of Peter Werner, LBJ: The Early Years is marked by historical accuracy and personal insight. Rotten Tomatoes, home of the Tomatometer, is the most trusted measurement of quality for Movies & TV. - No.