The Blue and the Gray (1982)

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The Blue and the Gray

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.

1982

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Created by John Leekley

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The Blue and the Gray: Season 1 - 3 Episode s

1x1 - Part One
November 14, 1982
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.
1x2 - Part Two
November 16, 1982
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.
1x3 - Part Three
November 17, 1982
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.

The Blue and the Gray: 1 Season

S1: Season 1
3 Episode s

Actors in The Blue and the Gray

Gregory Peck
Abraham Lincoln
Rip Torn
Ulysses S. Grant
Lloyd Bridges
Ben Geyser
Robert Vaughn
Senator Reynolds
Stacy Keach
Jonas Steele
Kathleen Beller
Kathy Reynolds
Penny Peyser
Emma Gayser
Julia Duffy
Mary Hale
Robin Gammell
Jacob Hale Sr.
David W. Harper
James Hale
Julius Harris
Preacher
Gregg Henry
Lester Bedell
Cooper Huckabee
Matthew Geyser
James Carroll Jordan
Professor Lowe
Brian Kerwin
Malachy Hale
William Lucking
Captain Potts
Charles Napier
Major Harrison
Walter Olkewicz
Grundy
Duncan Regehr
Captain Randolph
David Rounds
Christopher Spencer
Christopher Stone
Major Fairburn
Diane Baker
Evelyn Hale
Paul Benedict
Arbuthnot
Rory Calhoun
George Meade
Colleen Dewhurst
Maggie Geyser
David Doyle
Phineas Wade
Michael Horton
Mark Geyser
Warren Oates
Major Welles
Gerald S. O'Loughlin
Sergeant O'Toole
Geraldine Page
Mrs. Lovelace
Dan Shor
Luke Geyser
John Vernon
Seward
Sterling Hayden
John Brown
Paul Winfield
Jonathan Henry
Bruce Abbott
Jake Hale Jr.
Janice Carroll
Mary Todd Lincoln
Veronica Redd
Hattie
Fred Stuthman
George
John Voldstad
Alvin Mooney

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1x1 - Part One

1x2 - Part Two

1x3 - Part Three

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Penny Peyser

Julia Duffy

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David W. Harper

Julius Harris

Gregg Henry

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James Carroll Jordan

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William Lucking

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Michael Horton

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Geraldine Page

Dan Shor

John Vernon

Sterling Hayden

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Alex Haley's Queen

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