- Source: Abe Lincoln in Illinois (Hallmark Hall of Fame)
"Abe Lincoln in Illinois" was an American television play broadcast on NBC on February 5, 1964, as part of the television series, Hallmark Hall of Fame. It was adapted from Robert E. Sherwood's 1938 Pulitzer Prize-winning play. Jason Robards was nominated for an Emmy as outstanding single performance by an actor in a leading role for his portrayal of Lincoln.
Plot
The program follows the plot of Robert E. Sherwood's 1938 play, Abe Lincoln in Illinois. It covers the life of Abraham Lincoln before moving to Washington, D.C. It covers his life in New Salem in the 1830s, in Springfield in the 1840s, his courtship of Mary Todd Lincoln, and the Lincoln–Douglas debates.
Cast
The cast included:
Production
The program was broadcast on NBC on February 5, 1964, as part of the television program Hallmark Hall of Fame. George Schaefer was the producer and director. Robert Hartung was the associate producer and also wrote the television adaption from Robert E. Sherwood's Pulitzer Prize-winning 1938 play. Jason Robards portrayed Lincoln and received an Emmy nomination for outstanding single performance by an actor in a leading role.
References
External links
"Abe Lincoln in Illinois" at IMDb
Abe Lincoln in Illinois at the TCM Movie Database
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- E.G. Marshall
- Ruth Gordon
- Abe Lincoln in Illinois
- Abe Lincoln in Illinois (Hallmark Hall of Fame)
- Abe Lincoln in Illinois (play)
- List of Hallmark Hall of Fame episodes
- George Schaefer (director)
- Emily Bear
- Calvin Thomas (actor)
- Gale Sayers
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
- Betty White
