Really, EVERYONE should watch 1776 for GREAT history and current day 'lessons.'

[elleng]

It's on TCM now, and mesmerizing!

[hlthe2b]

1. Thanks, elleng! I can't get TCM, but it is free on Amazon Prime for others who might have that...

and, I have never seen it! Off to stream it online, now!

[elleng]

2. Oh you MUST,

it's magnificent!

[NobodyHere]

10. For those with Amazon Prime

I also recommend the first couple episodes of HBO's John Adams which cover the same subject matter (but without the music).

[hlthe2b]

12. Yes... I watched that when it came out and it was excellent.

[MoonRiver]

3. Read the book and it was great!

I usually don't want to watch a movie after reading the book, but this might be an exception.

[elleng]

5. It's terrific,

great dialogue, and some great musical interludes.

[dem in texas]

6. Read the book Twice - Recommend as a "good read"

I read the book 8 or 9 years ago. I usually give a book away after I have read it, but I liked this one so much that I kept it. Several years later, I read it again. I did pass it on to someone, wish I'd kept it. There is another book that was published at the same, it was about the politics and governing in England in the same time frame. Shows England's view of the colonies and all the political maneuvering that was going on at the time. It is good read too.

[MoonRiver]

11. I still have mine. What's it worth to ya?

JUST KIDDING!

[murielm99]

4. We watched it last year.

My husband had never seen it, so it was fun for him.

[calikid]

7. I turned it on thirty seconds before finding this thread!!

It looks like a good show.

[elleng]

8. Its a great show,

but nearing the end. Please try to catch it elsewhere.

[Triana]

9. Watching on amazon

Thanks elleng!

[Ilsa]

13. I watched most of John Adams on HBO instead.

Amazing series.

[elleng]

14. Just finished watching 1 1/2 off those.

Fascinating!