The Blue and the Gray (1982–1982)

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1. 01Part OneS01E01 · 7.5A 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.
2. 02Part TwoS01E02 · 5.0The 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.
3. 03Part ThreeS01E03 · 5.0John 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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Gregory PeckAbraham LincolnRip TornUlysses S. GrantLloyd BridgesBen GeyserRobert VaughnSenator ReynoldsStacy KeachJonas SteeleKathleen BellerKathy ReynoldsPenny PeyserEmma GayserJulia DuffyMary Hale

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