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The Blue and the Gray

The Blue and the Gray
★ 6.8/10•1982•2h 7m•12•Drama
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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.

John Leekley · Creator

Andrew V. McLaglen · Director

StatusEnded
Runtime2h 7m
LanguageEN
First Air DateNov 14, 1982

Episodes

E1142m

Part One

A 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.

Nov 14, 1982

E295m

Part Two

The 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.

Nov 16, 1982

E3140m

Part Three

John 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.

Nov 17, 1982

Actors

Gregory Peck

Gregory Peck

Abraham Lincoln

Rip Torn

Rip Torn

Ulysses S. Grant

Lloyd Bridges

Lloyd Bridges

Ben Geyser

Robert Vaughn

Robert Vaughn

Senator Reynolds

Stacy Keach

Stacy Keach

Jonas Steele

Kathleen Beller

Kathleen Beller

Kathy Reynolds

Penny Peyser

Penny Peyser

Emma Gayser

Julia Duffy

Julia Duffy

Mary Hale

Robin Gammell

Robin Gammell

Jacob Hale Sr.

David W. Harper

James Hale

Julius Harris

Julius Harris

Preacher

Gregg Henry

Gregg Henry

Lester Bedell

Cooper Huckabee

Cooper Huckabee

Matthew Geyser

James Carroll Jordan

James Carroll Jordan

Professor Lowe

Brian Kerwin

Brian Kerwin

Malachy Hale

William Lucking

William Lucking

Captain Potts

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