Series synopsis
The Revolution is an American documentary television series that premiered on History on July 4, 2007. It ended on September 26, 2007. It stars Edward Herrmann.
The American Revolution is a 2006 miniseries from The History Channel composed of thirteen episodes which track the American Revolution from the Boston Massacre through the Treaty of Paris, which declared America's independence from Great Britain. The series is narrated by Edward Herrmann.
Premise
The American Revolution is a 2006 miniseries from The History Channel composed of thirteen episodes which track the American Revolution from the Boston Massacre through the Treaty of Paris, which declared America's independence from Great Britain. The series is narrated by Edward Herrmann.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
Guest cast
- Mark Collins as George Washington
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 14 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | January 7, 2007 | January 7, 2007 |
| Season 1 | 13 | July 4, 2007 | September 26, 2007 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | History in the Making - The Revolution Behind the Scenes Featurette | January 7, 2007 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Boston, Bloody Boston Faced with escalating controversies and conflicts, the American colonists are forced to act. Some of the major political players of the rebellion are introduced as a Continental Congress convenes |
July 4, 2007 |
| 2 |
Rebellion to Revolution As rebellion escalates into war, the Continental Congress establishes an army and appoints George Washington to Commander-in-Chief. When the army surrounds the British troops in Boston, Britain sends additional troops and its three best generals. In spite of these tactics, the Continental Army's assault forces the British troops and loyalists to flee the city. |
July 11, 2007 |
| 3 |
Declaring Independence Finally, in 1776, noble ideas and long-desired dreams are realized as the Declaration of Independence is signed and America is born. Yet many dark and devastating struggles lay ahead, and few Americans trust that the glorious cause will survive. |
July 18, 2007 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | History |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 4, 2007 |
| Last aired | September 26, 2007 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 20:00:00 |