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The Blue and the Gray

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.

Created ByJohn Leekley
StatusEnded
Original NameThe Blue and the Gray
First Air DateNovember 14, 1982
Last Air DateNovember 17, 1982
Seasons1
Episodes3
Episode Runtime2h 7min
LanguageEnglish
Original LanguageEnglish
Production Countries
Production CompaniesLarry White/Lou Reda ProductionsColumbia Pictures TelevisionColumbia Pictures
NetworksCBS
S01E03

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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