The Adams Chronicles | 
| Director: Paul Bogart;james Cellan Jones;fred Coe
Actors: George Grizzard, William Daniels, Nicholas Pryor
Studio: ACORN MEDIA
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  21 reviews
Sales Rank: 1191
Format: Box Set, Closed-captioned, Color, Dvd-video, Full Screen, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number Of Items: 4
Running Time: 780
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.5 x 1.3
MPN: ACRDAMP8063D
UPC: 054961806393
EAN: 0054961806393
ASIN: B0013NAML0
Theatrical Release Date: 1976
Release Date: April 15, 2008
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Product Description
Studio: Acorn Media Release Date: 05/13/2008 Run time: 780 minutes
Amazon.com
Anyone interested in the birth of America, and those who formed its precious Constitution--that would be just about anybody--will be riveted to all 13 hours of The Adams Chronicles, an Emmy-nominated miniseries from the mid-'70s that focuses on the life, and political dynasty, of John Adams. While occasionally rather talky, the series is accessible, well-directed and a fascinating history lesson, telling the larger story of politics, conflict, and power, through a family and relationships that are touchingly real to contemporary audiences. Adams launched an American political and financial dynasty that the Kennedys and Bushes can only dream of emulating. The second president of the U.S. was a key player in the battle for Independence and the drafting of the Constitution, and his offspring would become statesmen, historians, diplomats, a railroad magnate--even another U.S. president. Originally broadcast in 1976, the height of the American miniseries rage, The Adams Chronicles was a ratings smash, and proves to be a timeless, satisfying tour through America's inspiring formative years. Adams (also paid detailed homage in both David McCullough's biography and the HBO miniseries starring Paul Giamatti) was a more low-key Revoluntary figure than, say, George Washington or Benjamin Franklin. But his political stealth, and fervent beliefs in liberty and freedom, helped mold the very country at its birth. The Emmy-nominated George Grizzard is nuanced as Adams, whose conscience must forever be reconciled with political reality. His relationship with his intelligent wife, Abigail, is depicted lovingly. Years after the Revolution, living in France as a diplomat for the still-unrecognized United States, Adams greets his family whom he hasn't seen in several years. When Abigail asks, simply, "How are you feeling, Mr. Adams?", he replies, holding her gaze, "Twenty years younger than yesterday." The 13-hour series traces John and Abigail's children, and their children, and so on, up through the Civil War and then the turn of the 20th century. By then there is no doubt that the Adams family is America's family, intertwined with the great upheavals, and achievements, in the young country. --A.T. Hurley
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 The adams chonicals November 16, 2008
very well done = informational and enjoyable
excellent view of the opinions of different founding fathers
this is 13 well spent hours
 Learn about US history October 30, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Love learning about the revolution and how this nation came into being as it has affected us and the world so much. The founding fathers were amazing in their courage and dedication to freedom and liberty. I wonder if they were the exact men needed at that time. Seems to me that it would have turned out differently if another set were there. I enjoyed the John Adams newer series too but this one actually fills in more and balances out the later history. It is definitely older and not filmed as well and slower paced but persevere for the information part
 The Original and Still the Best August 18, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
If you are trying to choose between this golden oldie and HBO's recent version, rent the HBO version and buy this version. HBO's version is less factual and more gossipy. I am not really interested in whether Benjamin Franklin cheated on his wife. Iam more interested in what made John Adams tick. That is what you will find with the Adams Chronicles. You also find out what happened in four generations. There are many great actors, headed by George Grizzard as John Adams. Also watch for Kathryn Walker, an underrated actress as the young Abigail Adams.The original is still the best.
fantastic July 19, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
These are absolutely fascinating DVD's. It was hard to find a stopping place. We wanted to just keep watching! So well done!
A first rate telling of the story July 11, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I had been looking for the Adams Chronicles on DVD or even VHS for years. I had seen the show back in the mid-80's and had been captivated by the scope and sweep of the story, but had never been able until now to secure a copy.
The Adams Chronicles tells the story of 4 generations of the family. In many ways what makes it interesting is that it is more than just the story of John and John Quincy. Owing to the fact that the show was produced over 30 years ago it will look a little dated sound and picture wise relative to todays TV shows. But, the quality is still quite good, and does not get in the way of the story. The only reason I mention it is I'm sure some will compare it to the much more lavishly produced John Adams mini-series just put out by HBO. Needless to say HBO had $$$ and computer technology not available in the mid-70s when the Adams Chronicles was done.
For anyone interested in learning about the first 100 years of American history. This series is an excellent, and very enjoyable starting point.
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