Anyone watching GRANT on History Channel?

[ProudMNDemocrat]

So far, so good.

Being a Historical Costumer and Minored in History in College, the attention to detail has been nothing short of stellar. Having been to Gettysburg, Manasas, Richmond, Chancelorsville, and other important Civil War monuments and battlefields, seeing this series rings home.

Do not miss this 3 night event.

[Stallion]

1. Its Better than Most Any History Channel Show But Not Ken Burns Quality

I'm enjoying it though. I dislike this type of play acting with episodic invented monologue. If you are going to make it a drama make it a movie like say John Adams on HBO

[CatWoman]

2. *raises hand*

thoroughly enjoying it, too.

[CatMor]

3. Very much enjoying it ....

I don't know much about Grant so this is enlightening.

[elleng]

4. Will start @ 11.

[IcyPeas]

5. Barkskins

This is an 8 episode series starting TONIGHT on the National Geographic channel. Also a historical drama from the book by Annie Proulx.

I posted in the lounge more info.

Thought you might be interested in this too.

[Upthevibe]

6. ProudMNDemocrat...Thank you sooooo much for the heads up....

I would not have gone over to the channel if not for this post. I just now set it on my DVR. It's going to be repeating
Episode 1 now so If I'm not too tired I'll watch it...well...right now....
Thanks again!

[ProudMNDemocrat]

8. Gramercy....

I am a History buff to this day, though I Minored In it in College.

Going to the places where history took place, like at Gettysburg where Lincoln gave his famed address, Appomattox where the surrender between Lee and Grant was signed, makes interest in history al the more enjoyable. It also Makes one want to read more too.

[Green Line]

7. Watched it

So well done, don’t miss it.

[roamer65]

9. Very good series so far.

[jimfields33]

10. No.

[Sewa]

11. No Shelby Foote is a plus

[ProudMNDemocrat]

12. He passed away years ago.

He was in the Ken Burns superb series though.

[Sewa]

14. Thanks for getting me up speed on Shelby

His over the top glorification of the Confederates always bothered.

[OnDoutside]

18. Me too. I liked his voice but what he actually said bothered me also.

[Yeehah]

13. They actually had some history on the History Channel?

Far out! I'm going to check that out.

[eleny]

16. My first thought, too. Like, wha-WHA?!

I'll have to tell the mister. Thank goodness they have most shows on demand or repeated a bunch.

Btw, there's a lot of history podcasts these days. History Hit is a recent favorite because it's not all British history just about every episode. He covers a wide range.
https://www.historyhit.com/podcasts/

[OnDoutside]

17. Rare indeed.

[uponit7771]

22. +1

[Greybnk48]

15. I'm recording it to watch tomorrow and Wednesday. n/t

[Baclava]

19. Yes, very well done, dont forget its a 3 night series, 25,000 casualties at Shiloh, worse to come

[ProudMNDemocrat]

21. The 3rd day of the Gettysburg siege was brutal....

Picket's charge proved deadly for the Confederacy and turned the tide in favor of Grant and the Union. The dead could be smelt from 5 miles away.

To this day, artifacts continue to be dug up. The Cemetery at Gettysburg has a monument that marks the spot where Lincoln gave his 2 minute address. The acres of grave markers remind us of this major event. Gettysburg was fought to preserve the Union as well as protect Washington, D.C from Lee.

Arlington National Cemetery was the plantation home of Robert E. Lee and his wife, who was the Granddaughter of Martha Washington. I have toured that mansion that was used as a temperary field hospital. I have also been to the McLean farm house in Appomattox where Lee surrendered to Grant.

[customerserviceguy]

20. I like it, too, but

With all of the repetition of scenes, and many extended commercial breaks, there's probably not much more than an hour's worth of footage in a two hour show. But, at least it got me watching History Channel again.

I can't imagine what genius thought "Pawn Stars" was a good fit for that network.

[Baclava]

23. 'The Food That Built America' was good too, who knew milk chocolate and frozen peas would be big?

[Martin Eden]

24. I'm watching, but it's of limited value to me

I've read extensively on the Civil War, and I'm very familiar with Grant's life prior to yhe presidency.

Glad to see this it doesn't have the typical characterization of Grant as a gruff extrovert. He was in fact fairly reserved and gentlemanly.

[Paladin]

25. Did you see that portrait they showed of a young Robert E. Lee?

He was better looking than most movie stars---that's the first time I'd seen Lee, other than as an older man, with a gray beard, and unfortunately, in a Confederate uniform. What a profound pity he chose loyalty to Virginia and the South, rather than commanding Union forces.

I'll be watching the second part of the Grant series tonight. It's very worthwhile.