The Blue and the Gray TV series poster

The Blue and the Gray

1982 · 1 Season · Ended

Drama

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.

Ratings

Based on audience scores
6.8 The Movie Database
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Where to stream The Blue and the Gray

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Top cast and crew

John Leekley Creator
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
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Where can I watch The Blue and the Gray in the United States?

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What are the ratings for The Blue and the Gray?

The Blue and the Gray scores 6.8 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in The Blue and the Gray?

The Blue and the Gray stars Gregory Peck, Rip Torn, Lloyd Bridges, Robert Vaughn, and Stacy Keach. John Leekley is the creator.

How many seasons of The Blue and the Gray are there?

The Blue and the Gray has 1 season and 3 episodes, and is ended.

How long does it take to watch all of The Blue and the Gray?

All 3 episodes of The Blue and the Gray add up to about 6 hours 21 minutes at roughly 127 minutes each. At two hours a night that is about 3 evenings; at four hours a day it takes about 2 days.

What network is The Blue and the Gray on?

The Blue and the Gray airs on CBS, and is produced by Larry White/Lou Reda Productions, Columbia Pictures Television, and Columbia Pictures.

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