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The Adams Chronicles (1976)

First aired January 20, 197650m/ep1 season · 13 epsEnded
7.2

4 votes

Drama

Overview

The Adams Chronicles is a thirteen-episode miniseries by PBS that aired in 1976 to commemorate the American Bicentennial.

Created By

Virginia Kassel

Top Billed Cast

Pamela Payton-Wright

Pamela Payton-Wright

Louisa Catherine Adams

George Grizzard

George Grizzard

John Adams

William Daniels

William Daniels

John Quincy Adams

Jean-Pierre Stewart

Jean-Pierre Stewart

Alexis de Toqueville

George Hearn

George Hearn

Henry Clay

Michael Tolan

Michael Tolan

Narrator

Allan Carlsen

Allan Carlsen

John Adams II

Wesley Addy

Wesley Addy

Andrew Jackson

W.B. Brydon

W.B. Brydon

Samuel Adams

Nancy Marchand

Nancy Marchand

Mrs. Smith

Tim Wilson

Tim Wilson

Young John Adams II

Seasons

Status

Ended

Language

English

Type

Miniseries

Last Air Date

April 13, 1976

Networks

PBS

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