The Great Adventure
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The Great Adventure is a historical anthology series that appeared on CBS for the 1963-1964 television season. The series, narrated each week by Van Heflin, and featuring theme music by Richard Rodgers, presented a weekly one-hour dramatization of the lives of famous Americans and important historical events in American History.
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Season 1
The Hunley
During the Civil War, an engineer working for the Confederacy develops a primitive submarine that can evade the Union ships blockading Southern ports.
The Death of Sitting Bull
The first of a two part episode, the US Government believes that Sitting Bull has joined the Ghost Dancers, a Sioux religious movement the government believes will lead to another Indian War, and take action that ends in a double tragedy.
The Massacre at Wounded Knee
The second of a two part episode. Days after Sitting Bull's death, the US Army's bungled attempt to disarm a party of Sioux results in the unnecessary deaths of over 300 men, women and children.
Six Wagons to the Sea
The attempt in 1894 by farmers from California's Central Valley to get their produce to market by wagon despite attempts by the Southern Pacific Railroad to foil their efforts and preserve their monopoly of transporting produce.
The Story of Nathan Hale
American Continental soldier turns spy against the British and gives all for a concept called Democracy.
Go Down, Moses
Ruby Dee plays the escaped slave Harriet Tubman and her attempts to rescue enslaved family members and friends through the pre-Civil War Underground Railroad.
The Great Diamond Mountain
In this humorous episode, two con men perpetrate the Diamond Hoax of 1872 in an attempt to swindle San Francisco banker William Ralston, played by Barry Sullivan.
The Treasure Train of Jefferson Davis
The Confederate Government of Jefferson Davis makes a futile attempt to escape Richmond and capture by the Union Army.
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Stream The Great Adventure online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A highly acclaimed drama series originally produced in English and released in 1963, it's earned a solid 10.0/10 from 1 viewers worldwide.
About The Great Adventure
The Great Adventure is a historical anthology series that appeared on CBS for the 1963-1964 television season. The series, narrated each week by Van Heflin, and featuring theme music by Richard Rodgers, presented a weekly one-hour dramatization of the lives of famous Americans and important historical events in American History. Across 1 season and 26 episodes, originally airing on CBS.
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There's a reason The Great Adventure keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
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Where can I watch The Great Adventure online for free?
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How many episodes does The Great Adventure have?
The Great Adventure has 26 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is The Great Adventure good? What's the rating?
The Great Adventure holds a 10.0/10 rating based on 1 reviews — genuinely excellent.
Is The Great Adventure available in English?
Yes — The Great Adventure was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was The Great Adventure released?
The Great Adventure first aired in 1963.
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Where can I watch The Great Adventure for free?
You can watch The Great Adventure online for free on Bowood.TV. All 26 episodes across 1 season are available to stream in HD without a subscription, signup, or paywall. Just open the show page and press play.
How many seasons and episodes does The Great Adventure have?
The Great Adventure currently has 1 season and a total of 26 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is The Great Adventure about?
The Great Adventure is a historical anthology series that appeared on CBS for the 1963-1964 television season. The series, narrated each week by Van Heflin, and featuring theme music by Richard Rodgers, presented a weekly one-hour dramatization of the lives of famous Americans and important historical events in Amer… It belongs to the Drama genre.
In which language is The Great Adventure originally available?
The Great Adventure was originally produced in English. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original English audio, which is the most authentic way to experience the dialogue, music, and performances. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was The Great Adventure first released?
The Great Adventure first premiered on September 27, 1963 (1963). The series has since concluded its run.
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