Season 1
1976 | 13 Episodes
The Adams Chronicles
Drama, History
United States
English- 1 Season (13 Episodes)
- 1976 - 1976
- Ended
This ambitious multi-part PBS production brings to life five generations of one of America's leading political and historical families, tracing their lives from John Adams' years as a colonial Boston attorney to the rise in prominence of Brookes Adams in the fields of political and social philosophy
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This ambitious multi-part PBS production brings to life five generations of one of America's leading political and historical families, tracing their lives from John Adams' years as a colonial Boston attorney to the rise in prominence of Brookes Adams in the fields of political and social philosophy. This mini looks into their triumphs and tragedies, exploring their genius and profound social conscience.
Country: United States
Type: scripted
Status: Ended
Language: English
Release Date: January 20, 1976
Also Known As: Die Chronik der Adams, The Adams ChroniclesDe kroniek van de familie Adams | See more »
Plot Keywords
history
colonial america
18th century
19th century
character name as title
surname in title
john adams character
john quincy adams character
abigail adams character
andrew jackson character
john hancock character
henry clay character
patrick henry character
king george iii character
alexis de toqueville character
period drama
james monroe character
president of the united states
family history
epic
tv mini series
railroad executive
spanning generations
secretary of state
railroad tycoon
presidental hopeful
multi generational
historian
future president
diplomat
declaration of independence
court of saint james
american revolution
american history
ambassador
Company Credits
Production Co: EUE/Screen Gems Video Services, Imero Fiorentino Associates, Thirteen / WNET
Seasons & Episodes
Awards
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Primetime Emmy 1976
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Primetime Emmy
Outstanding Limited Series
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Primetime Emmy
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series
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Primetime Emmy
Outstanding Lead Actress for a Single Appearance in a Drama or Comedy Series
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Primetime Emmy
Outstanding Lead Actress for a Single Appearance in a Drama or Comedy Series
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Primetime Emmy
Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series
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Primetime Emmy
Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction or Scenic Design - Single Episode of a Comedy, Drama or Limited Series
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Primetime Emmy
Outstanding Achievement in Graphic Design and Title Sequences
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Primetime Emmy
Outstanding Achievement in Costume Design for a Drama or Comedy Series
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Winner
Primetime Emmy
Outstanding Achievement in Video Tape Editing for a Series
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Winner
Primetime Emmy
Outstanding Achievement in Technical Direction and Electronic Camerawork
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Primetime Emmy
Outstanding Achievement in Lighting Direction
DGA Award 1977
Nominee
DGA Award
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Series - Night
