The First Family

The First Family is an American sitcom that debuted in first-run syndication in the United States on September 22, 2012. Created by Byron Allen and produced by Allen's production company Entertainment Studios, the series (along with Mr. Box Office which debuted the same weekend and is also produced by Entertainment Studios) is the first situation comedy to air in first-run syndication since the 2000 cancellation of Malibu, CA. Premise The series centers on William Johnson (Christopher B. Duncan), a politician who attempts to balance his family life with his wife Katherine (Kellita Smith) and their two sons and two daughters as they adjust to living in the White House, while maintaining his duties as the second African-American and 45th President of the United States. William, in turn, also has to deal with other family members, including his father Alvin (John Witherspoon) and his boisterous sister-in-law Pauletta (Jackée Harry), who despite their constant bickering will sometimes partner up for various schemes. Cast Main cast Christopher B. Duncan – President William Johnson Kellita Smith – Katherine Johnson Jackée Harry – Pauletta Birdsong Michael D. Roberts – Bernard Khylin Rhambo – Charles Johnson Yara Shahidi (episodes 1–23) – Chloe Johnson Sayeed Shahidi (episodes 1–23) – Lucas Johnson Layla Crawford – Olivia Johnson John Witherspoon – Alvin Johnson