Series synopsis
Legends & Lies is a drama television series that premiered on Fox News Channel on April 12, 2015. It stars Will Cavitt, Colton Tapp, Ryan A. Phillips and Jody Matzer.
Longtime Fox News Channel host Bill O'Reilly serves as an executive producer of this adaptation of the "Legends & Lies" book series. The documentary series explores the stories behind events and the notable historical figures involved. Historical re-enactments and analysis from historians and other experts are used to bring viewers details about the topic discussed in each episode.
Premise
Longtime Fox News Channel host Bill O'Reilly serves as an executive producer of this adaptation of the "Legends & Lies" book series. The documentary series explores the stories behind events and the notable historical figures involved. Historical re-enactments and analysis from historians and other experts are used to bring viewers details about the topic discussed in each episode.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Will Cavitt as Clarkson
- Colton Tapp as Lt. Edmund Gaines
- Ryan A. Phillips as Samuel Griffin
- Jody Matzer as Gen. James Longstreet
- Eva DeVirgilis as Margaret Gage
- Dennis Allyn as Gunman
- Lucas N. Hall as James McHenry
- Jacob Allard as Jake Bell
Supporting cast
- Michael Alban as General P.G.T Beauregard
- Dean Chandler Bowden as Allan Pinkerton
- Blaine Burdette as Irvin McDowell
- Sonia Debreczeni as Rose O'Neal Greenhow
- Jody Ashworth as Henry Wilson
- Joshua Whichard as James Pettus
- Caleb J. Spivak as Captain Corydon Heath
- James Matthew Poole as Joseph Reed
Guest cast
- Ryan A. Phillips as Samuel Griffin
- Jody Matzer as Gen. James Longstreet
- Eva DeVirgilis as Margaret Gage
- Dennis Allyn as Gunman
- Lucas N. Hall as James McHenry
- Jacob Allard as Jake Bell
- Michael Alban as General P.G.T Beauregard
- Dean Chandler Bowden as Allan Pinkerton
- Blaine Burdette as Irvin McDowell
- Sonia Debreczeni as Rose O'Neal Greenhow
- Jody Ashworth as Henry Wilson
- Joshua Whichard as James Pettus
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 34 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 0 | ||
| Season 1 | 10 | April 12, 2015 | June 14, 2015 |
| Season 2 | 12 | June 5, 2016 | January 1, 2017 |
| Season 3 | 12 | March 25, 2018 | June 10, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Jesse James: Bloody Politics A profile of Jesse James. |
April 12, 2015 |
| 2 |
Doc Holiday: Desperate Measures A profile of John Henry "Doc" Holliday includes the gunfight at the O.K. corral. |
April 12, 2015 |
| 3 |
James "Wild Bill" Hickok: Plains Justice A profile of James Butler "Wild Bill" Hickok features his reputation as a marksman and penchant for gambling. |
April 19, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Sam Adams & Paul Revere: The Rebellion Begins When the oppressive hand of British rule begins to trample on colonial liberty, a secret group of rebels put their lives on the line to stand up to the crown. The “Sons of Liberty” get their start as smugglers who refuse to pay repressive taxes, but they soon evolve into an underground political force - fighting for American independence. Masterminds Paul Revere and Sam Adams lead the insurgent movement as their treasonous plans - punishable by death – secretly spread throughout the colonies. The simmering tensions erupt into chaos when a British customs agent murders an 11 year-old boy, triggering three days of riots and the infamous Boston Massacre. The American Revolution has begun. |
June 5, 2016 |
| 2 |
John Adams: Ready For War Lawyer John Adams represents the British soldiers involved in the Boston Massacre in 1770; colonists protest the Tea Act of 1773; the American Revolution begins in April 1775 at the Battles of Lexington and Concord. |
June 19, 2016 |
| 3 |
Benjamin Franklin - Inventing America A profile of Benjamin Franklin includes his frequent trips to Europe; influence in the Second Continental Congress; and role in the American Revolution. |
June 26, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
John Brown: This Guilty Land Spotlighting radical abolitionist John Brown, as he raids Harper's Ferry, setting the scene for the Civil War. |
March 25, 2018 |
| 2 |
Abraham Lincoln: The War Begins Abraham Lincoln becomes frustrated with his cautious commander, George McClellan, whose army gets routed at Manassas, Va.; Confederate Gen. "Stonewall" Jackson earns his nickname. |
April 1, 2018 |
| 3 |
Robert E. Lee: Choosing Sides Robert E. Lee, who once turned down command of Northern forces, becomes the top Confederate general; Ulysses S. Grant scores Union victories in the West. |
April 8, 2018 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Fox News Channel |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 12, 2015 |
| Last aired | June 10, 2018 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Sunday at 20:00:00 |