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 enlarge | Director: Paul Bogart;james Cellan Jones;fred Coe
Actors: George Grizzard, William Daniels, Nicholas Pryor
Studio: ACORN MEDIA
Category: DVD
List Price: $59.99
Buy New: $32.13
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Rating:  22 reviews
Sales Rank: 2595
Format: Box Set, Closed-captioned, Color, Dvd-video, Full Screen, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 4
Running Time: 780 Minutes
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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Shipping: International shipping available
Condition: BRAND NEW AND FACTORY SEALED!
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Showing reviews 6-10 of 22
 A first rate telling of the story July 11, 2008
Edward Woods (Cincinnati, OH)
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.
Better than ever. July 7, 2008
Kurt Kocher (Baltimore, MD USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I watched this with my father when it first was on PBS and we both loved it. I can honestly say it is BETTER than I remembered. That is totally surprising since I have wanted this for so many years and you know how anticipation sometimes overtakes reality. I watched the first two episodes of the HBO John Adams and it can't hold a candle (or oil-lamp)to this. Grizzard and Daniels are especially solid, giving two of the best performances ever to be seen on television. PBS would be wise to reprise this series for broadcast. If you don't feel anything about your country, your family and your mortality after watching this then you really don't have any feelings at all.
Worth waiting for! June 30, 2008
John C. Navarra (Daytona Beach, Florida)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I looked for the Adams Chronicles on dvd about a year ago and was excited when it finally was available. The story is very entertaining. It seemed more entertaining than the new Adams video which was still good. I saw parts of the videos since 1976 when it came out but it was good to see it in its enirety. The advantage over the HBO John Adams is that John Quincy Adams' career is featured.
John Navarra
Daytona Beach, Florida
the adams chronicles with george grizzard 1976 June 9, 2008
Michael I. Robinson (San Angelo,Texas)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
this is such a great chronicle of john adams I cant say enough. George Grizzard stars in 13 episoldes 1976 and it is his tour de force!! so perfectly done, well acted, editing, production supurb. you must not miss it! i have seen all the other films including the new one and they dont compare at all...grizzard died last yr, i wish i could have told him how much this mini series means to me... It is fabulous!!! dont miss it..[...]i have JUST been released in dvd for aroudn 38.00 on amazon.com ive been waiting since 1976 for this!!!
The Adams Chronicles June 2, 2008
Hankpe (Northeast U.S.)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I have been looking for this series ever since it was shown on PBS. I found that it has even more appeal now. This is a very good look at our country's beginnings. Every citizen should review this series.
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