The '60s
“The movie event of a generation.”
Series Overview
The Herlihys are a working class family from Chicago whose three children take wildly divergent paths: Brian joins the Marines right out of High School and goes to Vietnam, Michael becomes involved in the civil rights movement and after campaigning for Bobby Kennedy and Eugene McCarthy becomes involved in radical politics, and Katie gets pregnant, moves to San Francisco and joins a hippie commune. Meanwhile, the Taylors are an African-American family living in the deep South. When Willie Taylor, a minister and civil rights organizer, is shot to death, his son Emmet moves to the city and eventually joins the Black Panthers, serving as a bodyguard for Fred Hampton.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 2 Episodes
86 min per episode
1999 – 1999
Premiered: Sun, Feb 7, 1999
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 2: “Part II”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Josh Hamilton
Michael Herlihy
Julia Stiles
Katie Herlihy
Jerry O'Connell
Brian Herlihy
Jeremy Sisto
Kenny Klein
Jordana Brewster
Sarah Weinstock
Leonard Roberts
Emmet Taylor
Bill Smitrovich
Bill Herlihy
Annie Corley
Mary Herlihy
Donovan Leitch
Neal Reynolds
David Alan Grier
Fred Hampton
Charles S. Dutton
Reverend Willie Taylor
Cliff Gorman
Father Daniel Berrigan
April Mills
Constance
Marc Blucas
Buddy Wells
Jenna Byrne
Melissa
Carnie Wilson
Mama Earth
Kimberly Scott
Althea Taylor
Sara Van Horn
Sister Elisabeth
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian Adler, Jed Feuer
Michael D. O'Shea
Robert Frazen
Jim Chory, Lynda Obst
Department Leadership Roster
Jim Chory
Producer
Brian Adler
Original Music Composer
Jed Feuer
Original Music Composer
Michael D. O'Shea
Director of Photography
Robert Frazen
Editor
Vincent Jefferds
Production Design
Florence-Isabelle Megginson
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is The '60s about?
The Herlihys are a working class family from Chicago whose three children take wildly divergent paths: Brian joins the Marines right out of High School and goes to Vietnam, Michael becomes involved in the civil rights movement and after campaigning for Bobby Kennedy and Eugene McCarthy becomes involved in radical politics, and Katie gets pregnant, moves to San Francisco and joins a hippie commune. Meanwhile, the Taylors are an African-American family living in the deep South. When Willie Taylor, a minister and civil rights organizer, is shot to death, his son Emmet moves to the city and eventually joins the Black Panthers, serving as a bodyguard for Fred Hampton.
How many seasons does The '60s have?
The '60s comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The '60s?
Key cast members in The '60s include Josh Hamilton, Julia Stiles, Jerry O'Connell, Jeremy Sisto, Jordana Brewster.
Who created or directed The '60s?
The '60s was developed and directed by Not specified.