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The Americans is a 17-episode American drama television series that aired on NBC from January to May 1961. Set during the American Civil War, the series focuses on two brothers fighting on opposite sides of the conflict. Guest stars included Lee Marvin, Jack Elam, Brian Keith, Kathleen Crowley and Robert Redford, among many others.
Original Release
01/23/1961 on NBC
US Release
01/23/1961
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Darryl Hickman | Cpl. Ben Canfield, USA / Cpl. Ben Canfield |
| Richard Davalos | Cpl. Jeff Canfield, CSA / Cpl. Jeff Canfield |
| John McIntire | Pa Canfield |
| Slim Pickens | Johnson |
| John Doucette | Capt. Cardiff / Sgt. Cardiff |
| Wynn Pearce | Bailey |
| Sandy Kenyon | Ritter |
| William D. Gordon | Lt. Barnes |
| Robert Culp | Finletter |
| Lonny Chapman | Chester Longbaugh |
| # | Title | Air Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harper's Ferry | Monday, 23 January 1961 |
| 2 | Rebellion at Blazing Rock | Monday, 30 January 1961 |
| 3 | The Regular | Monday, 06 February 1961 |
| 4 | The Rebellious Rose | Monday, 13 February 1961 |
| 5 | On to Richmond | Monday, 20 February 1961 |
| 6 | Half Moon Road | Monday, 27 February 1961 |
| 7 | Reconnaissance | Monday, 06 March 1961 |
| 8 | The Escape | Monday, 13 March 1961 |
| 9 | The Guerrillas | Monday, 20 March 1961 |
| 10 | The Invaders | Monday, 27 March 1961 |
| 11 | The Gun | Monday, 03 April 1961 |
| 12 | The Sentry | Monday, 10 April 1961 |
| 13 | The Bounty Jumpers | Monday, 17 April 1961 |
| 14 | Long Way Back | Monday, 24 April 1961 |
| 15 | The War Between the States | Monday, 01 May 1961 |
| 16 | The Coward | Monday, 08 May 1961 |
| 17 | The Inquisitors | Monday, 15 May 1961 |
Directors
Lamont Johnson, John Florea, Douglas Heyes, Robert L. Friend, John Rich
Writers
William D. Gordon, James Warner Bellah, Andy Lewis, John Gay, Carey Wilber, Patricia Falken Smith, William T. Gordon
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Darryl Hickman | Cpl. Ben Canfield, USA / Cpl. Ben Canfield |
| Richard Davalos | Cpl. Jeff Canfield, CSA / Cpl. Jeff Canfield |
| John McIntire | Pa Canfield |
| Slim Pickens | Johnson |
| John Doucette | Capt. Cardiff / Sgt. Cardiff |
| Wynn Pearce | Bailey |
| Sandy Kenyon | Ritter |
| William D. Gordon | Lt. Barnes |
| Robert Culp | Finletter |
| Lonny Chapman | Chester Longbaugh |
| Susan Oliver | Rachel |
| Berry Kroeger | Keezer |
| Sonya Wilde | Caroline |
| Robert Carlyle | Sergeant |
| Jack Elam | Loper Johnson |
| Strother Martin | Wadd |
| Norman Alden | Paine |
| Robert Karnes | General |
| Cyril Delevanti | Dan Canfield |
| Stephen Joyce | Randy |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Frank Telford | Producer |
| Lewis E. Ciannelli | Producer |
| Andy Lewis | Producer |
| Gordon Kay | Producer |
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