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Play S1 E1Lincoln (aka Sandburg's Lincoln) is an American six-part miniseries broadcast on NBC from September 6, 1974 to April 14, 1976.
Cast: Hal Holbrook
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Miniseries
6 episodes
- 1. Mrs. Lincoln's HusbandLincoln leads his divided nation into the Civil War. Mary Todd's erratic behavior in the wake of Willie's death embarrasses and endangers the president politically when a cabal of senators question her loyalty to the Union.NRCC50minSep 6, 1974
- 2. Sad Figure, LaughingLincoln's laughter, jokes and storytelling erode the confidence of his colleagues. Treasury Secretary Salmon P. Chase and his ambitious daughter Kate embark on an underhanded attempt to undermine Lincoln's 1864 reelection bid.NRCC50minFeb 12, 1975
- 3. Prairie LawyerIt's Lincoln for the defense in his first murder trial, an 1838 courtroom battle that set him against longtime rival Stephen A. Douglas. Lincoln's law office and his ill-fated engagement to Mary Owens are also dramatized.NRCC50minApr 7, 1975
- 4. The Unwilling WarriorLincoln learns the art of war in hopes that one day Americans will lay down their swords and shields and study war no more. The story spans the Civil War from 1861 through the Fall of Richmond in April 1865.NRCC50minSep 3, 1975
- 5. Crossing Fox RiverLincoln's life from his acceptance of the 1860 Republican nomination for president through his first inauguration, a time which found him navigating stormy seas both politically and personally.NRCC50minJan 12, 1976
- 6. The Last DaysThe Civil War over, Lincoln plans Reconstruction with his cabinet and General Grant. Meanwhile, Lincoln suffers unsettling dreams and omens. Lincoln and Mary Todd spend the afternoon of April 14, 1865 looking ahead to a peaceful future.NRCC50minApr 14, 1976
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Lincoln (aka Sandburg's Lincoln) is an American six-part miniseries broadcast on NBC from September 6, 1974 to April 14, 1976.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- David L. Wolper
- Cast
- Hal Holbrook
- Studio
- David L. Wolper Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Maturity rating
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Audio languages
English
Where to watch
Not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service.
