The Blue and the Gray
Series Overview
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 Season • 3 Episodes
127 min per episode
1982 – 1982
Premiered: Sun, Nov 14, 1982
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Season 1, Episode 3: “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.
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Cast & Creators
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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
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew V. McLaglen
Bruce Broughton
Lou Reda, Larry White
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Lou Reda
Producer
Andrew V. McLaglen
Director
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What is The Blue and the Gray about?
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.
How many seasons does The Blue and the Gray have?
The Blue and the Gray comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Blue and the Gray?
Key cast members in The Blue and the Gray include Gregory Peck, Rip Torn, Lloyd Bridges, Robert Vaughn, Stacy Keach.
Who created or directed The Blue and the Gray?
The Blue and the Gray was developed and directed by Andrew V. McLaglen.