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John Adams

[2008, TV Show]

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A seven-part adaptation of David McCullough's biography of Founding Father and second U.S. president, John Adams.

Ask Matt | 4/28/2008
Q: I just finished watching the last episode of HBO's John Adams. I don't remember the last time I have seen acting this good, especially on TV. Paul Giamatti and Laura Linney were absolutely extraordinary. Have you seen any previews for anything coming out soon that comes close to this wonderful miniseries? A: That final chapter was heartbreakingly good, wasn't it? The best thing of its ilk (i.e., classic drama) I've seen since John Adams wrapped is the upcoming three-part Masterpiece Classic... read more
A Sunday for the History Books | Roush Dispatch | 4/18/2008
I love it when TV can be both very, very good as well as good for you. Such is the case with a logjam of terrific historical dramas competing for attention this Sunday. Two of them had me fighting back tears (and occasionally losing the fight), and then there’s Showtime’s The Tudors, that stimulating royal tonic of sex, religion and other courtly intrigues. Not a lot of boo-hooing while watching this Henry VIII romp, but rarely a dull moment, either.The quality honors this weekend go... read more
Bones Is Back, and Other Happy TV Thoughts | Roush Dispatch | 4/14/2008
Why not start off a glorious spring week — a week that continues the welcome rollout of shows returning from long strike hiatus — with some positive thoughts? Starting with the return of Bones to Fox’s schedule. For those keeping track in this confusing midseason, Mondays are now the new Tuesdays for Fox. And once House kicks back in with new episodes starting April 28 (a House repeat airs next Monday), Mondays will almost feel like the new Thursdays with so many choices on the... read more
Jeers: Is John Adams Too Hot for TV? | Cheers & Jeers | 4/6/2008
Jeers to HBO for declaring its independence too strongly with John Adams. As a pay-cable outlet, the net isn't subject to the same censorship standards as broadcast or basic-cable channels. But that doesn't mean all of its productions must include graphic content. The superb Adams would make perfect viewing for history buffs of all ages, were it not for the nudity (did we really need to see the full monty during the tar-and-feather sequence?), sex scenes between John and Abigail and gory... read more
John Adams and Other Announced Releases | DVD News and Reviews | 3/25/2008
New releases announced today, March 25:HBO's John Adams will be coming out June 10 Monk - Season 6 will be coming out July 8 Psych - The Complete 2nd Season will be coming out July 8 Visit TVShowsOnDVD.com for the complete stories on these and other news items. read more
Ask Matt | 3/24/2008
Q: I just finished reading an article about HBO deciding not to air the six produced episodes of one of their more anticipated new programs, 12 Miles of Bad Road. Ever since The Sopranos ended, people have been criticizing HBO for its lack of quality TV while I have been defending it. HBO still has some good shows like Big Love and Entourage (even though its best years are behind it). It still puts out the epic miniseries ? see John Adams and this summer's Generation Kill (produced by David ... read more
Remakes (& Returns) Bring Out Our Old TV Faves! | DVD News and Reviews | 3/21/2008
As we all know by now (unless you're living under a rock), Harrison Ford has been whipped back into shape for the long-awaited 4th film, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. It debuts at the box office in just two more months, and most of us can't wait! But there's been an added bonus: in the run-up to this sure-fire blockbuster, Paramount Home Entertainment and Lucasfilm have slowly been releasing DVD sets of the early '90s television version, The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles.... read more
David Morse Remakes History in HBO's John Adams | TV Guide Interviews & Features | 3/21/2008
In HBO's historical miniseries John Adams (Sundays at 9 pm/ET), David Morse is tasked with the role of recreating one of the United States' most legendary figures, George Washington. We chatted with him about playing the first president, brushing up on his history and remembering some favorite gigs on his résumé. TVGuide.com: How did you prepare to play George Washington?David Morse: I didn't have a lot of time. I found out about three weeks before shooting that I was going to do it. It was... read more
Cheers: The Adams Family's Real Star | Cheers & Jeers | 3/17/2008
Cheers (or should I say "Huzzah!") to Laura Linney for her glorious portrayal of Abigail Adams in HBO's rousing miniseries John Adams. It's easy to understand the Founding Father's devotion to his First Lady: She's headstrong yet steadfast, fiercely protective of her family and knows how to handle a gun. Where can I find a woman like that? The Savages star should've won an Oscar or two by now, but she can rest assured she'll win her third Emmy (after Frasier and 2001's TV-movie Wild Iris) for... read more
Preview: HBO's John Adams Proves That Founding Father Knows Best | TV Guide Interviews & Features | 3/14/2008
Why isn't John Adams more famous? His face isn't on Mount Rushmore or any dollar bill. Even the popular Boston beer company passed him over in favor of his rabble-rousing cousin, Sam. Turns out the legacy of our second president ? and arguably most significant Founding Father ? has languished in the shadows of his predecessor, George Washington, and successor, Thomas Jefferson. But the new, seven-part HBO miniseries John Adams (premiering Sunday at 8 pm/ET, HBO), based on David McCullough's ... read more
HBO's Epic John Adams: Hail to the Chief! | Roush Review | 3/12/2008
Oh, how John Adams would have loved that out of all his fellow Founding Fathers, he's the first to get the deluxe HBO miniseries treatment. Not Franklin, Jefferson or Washington ? but a squat man of towering temper, possessing an ambition and ego as grand as his visionary intellect and a revolutionary passion for liberty. John Adams, based on David McCullough's acclaimed biography, is as sumptuous and satisfying as TV gets: gorgeously produced, marvelously acted and written with a sense of ... read more
Ask Matt | 3/10/2008
Q: I just had a dream where I ventured several months into the future. And the first thing I did? Run to the computer to see which dramas had been nominated by the Emmys for Outstanding Drama Series. I know, I'm a dork. To my surprise, here were the worthy five: Dexter, Friday Night Lights, House, Lost and The Wire. What a lineup! Also in my dream, I was excited by the Emmys' decision to finally get rid of all the forgettable TV movie and miniseries awards (moving them to the Creative Arts ... read more