When did North and South premiere on ABC?
North and South premiered on ABC on the 3rd of November 1985. Book II followed on the 4th of May 1986, and Heaven and Hell: North and South Book III aired on the 27th of February 1994.
Questions about North and South (miniseries)
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who played Orry Main and George Hazard in North and South?
Patrick Swayze played Orry Main and James Read played George Hazard in the original 1985 miniseries. Both actors returned for the 1986 sequel.
What books is North and South based on?
North and South is based on the 1980s trilogy of novels of the same name by John Jakes.
How was Heaven and Hell: North and South Book III received compared to the earlier installments?
Heaven and Hell: North and South Book III fared poorly with critics and audiences when it aired in 1994. The original 1985 miniseries remains the seventh-highest rated miniseries in television history, and Book II met with similarly strong success.
Which real historical figures were portrayed in North and South?
North and South depicted historical figures including President Abraham Lincoln, played by Hal Holbrook, and abolitionist Frederick Douglass, played by Robert Guillaume. Book II added Jefferson Davis, played by Lloyd Bridges, Ulysses S. Grant, played by Anthony Zerbe, and Robert E. Lee, played by William Schallert.
Did any North and South cast members marry each other after working on the show?
Yes, filming the North and South trilogy led to four real marriages among its cast and crew. James Read married Wendy Kilbourne in 1988, and Jonathan Frakes married Genie Francis the same year. Lesley-Anne Down married assistant cameraman Don E. FauntLeRoy in 1986, and Terri Garber married screenwriter Chris Hager.