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The Blue and the Gray

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The Blue and the Gray is a television miniseries that first aired on CBS in three installments on November 14, November 16, and November 17, 1982. Set during the American Civil War, the series starred John Hammond, Stacy Keach, Lloyd Bridges, and Gregory Peck as President Abraham Lincoln. It was executive produced by Larry White and Lou Reda, in association with Columbia Pictures Television, then owned by The Coca-Cola Company.

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  1. 1Part OneNov 14, 1982 · 142m · ★ 7.5A young John Geyser sets off from the family farm to work for his uncle at a local newspaper in Gettysburg as an artist correspondent shortly before the start of the American Civil War. John’s artistic skill lands him working as an impartial observer were he covers the battle at Bull Run – the first major conflict of the war. During his travel, John meets and befriends Jonas Steele, a Union Officer who works for President Abraham Lincoln.
  2. 2Part TwoNov 16, 1982 · 95m · ★ 5.0The war continues with both sides suffering severe causalities. Lincoln issues his Emancipation Proclamation abolishing slavery although the north still has to win the war to enforce it. John Geyser grows closer to Kathy Reynolds against her father’s wishes while Jonas Steele marries John’s cousin. Later, John informs a band of hiding slaves of Lincoln’s mandate.
  3. 3Part ThreeNov 17, 1982 · 140m · ★ 5.0John meets with his Confederate brother during the siege of Vicksburg, then sneaks into town to supply food to his starving sister and son. Jonas Steele senses bad news and later discovers his misgivings. John returns home to ill feeling and his impartiality is tested. Jonas is wounded. The years of the war finally see an end. Lee surrenders and Lincoln is assassinated.
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The Blue and the Gray is a television miniseries that first aired on CBS in three installments on November 14, November 16, and November 17, 1982. Set during the American Civil War, the series starred John Hammond, Stacy Keach, Lloyd Bridges, and Gregory Peck as President Abraham Lincoln. It was executive produced by Larry White and Lou Reda, in association with Columbia Pictures Television, then owned by The Coca-Cola Company.

Created by
John Leekley
Genres
Drama
Status
Ended
First aired
November 14, 1982
Last aired
November 17, 1982
Seasons
1
Episodes
3
Episode length
2h 7m
Language
English
Networks
CBS
Production
Larry White/Lou Reda Productions, Columbia Pictures Television, Columbia Pictures
  • Gregory PeckAbraham Lincoln
  • Rip TornUlysses S. Grant
  • Lloyd BridgesBen Geyser
  • Robert VaughnSenator Reynolds
  • Stacy KeachJonas Steele
  • Kathleen BellerKathy Reynolds
  • Penny PeyserEmma Gayser
  • Julia DuffyMary Hale
  • Robin GammellJacob Hale Sr.
  • DDavid W. HarperJames Hale
  • Julius HarrisPreacher
  • Season 11982 · 3 episodes
Gregg Henry
Lester Bedell
  • Cooper HuckabeeMatthew Geyser
  • James Carroll JordanProfessor Lowe
  • Brian KerwinMalachy Hale
  • William LuckingCaptain Potts
  • Charles NapierMajor Harrison
  • Walter OlkewiczGrundy
  • Duncan RegehrCaptain Randolph
  • David RoundsChristopher Spencer
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