Lincoln

1974 - 1976

Mrs. Lincoln's Husband

6th September 1974

Episode 1

Lincoln 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.

Sad Figure, Laughing

12th February 1975

Episode 2

Lincoln'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.

Prairie Lawyer

7th April 1975

Episode 3

It'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.

The Unwilling Warrior

3rd September 1975

Episode 4

Lincoln 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.

Crossing Fox River

12th January 1976

Episode 5

Lincoln'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.

The Last Days

14th April 1976

Episode 6

The 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.

Top Cast

Hal Holbrook

War & Politics Drama

Lincoln (aka Sandburg's Lincoln) is an American six-part miniseries broadcast on NBC from September 6, 1974 to April 14, 1976.

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Full Cast

Hal Holbrook

Abraham Lincoln

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Carl Sandburg

Book

David L. Wolper

Executive Producer

George Schaefer

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Lyn Murray

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Howard Schwartz

Director of Photography

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