The Rebels (TV series) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Rebels |
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| Genre | Drama Interview Talk show Historical |
| Presented by | Keith Berwick |
| Starring | Ron Thompson Louis Gossett, Jr. Lois Nettleton |
| Country of origin | United States |
| No. of episodes | 13 |
| Production | |
| Producer(s) | Sue Booker |
| Running time | 30 mins. |
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| Original network | KNBC |
| Original release | 1976 – 1976 |
The Rebels was an American television show from 1976. It was shown on KNBC, a TV station in Los Angeles. The show was special because it brought history to life in a new way!
What Was The Show About?
The Rebels was a unique TV show. Actors played famous people from American history. These historical figures were then "interviewed" by the show's host, Keith Berwick. It was like a time-travel talk show! The show aimed to help viewers understand important moments and ideas from the past. Each episode was about 30 minutes long.
Who Were the Rebels?
The show featured many important figures from American history. These "rebels" were people who challenged ideas or fought for change. Here are some of the historical figures who appeared on the show:
- Thomas Jefferson: One of the Founding Fathers of the United States. He wrote the Declaration of Independence.
- Abigail Adams: An important early American woman. She was the wife of President John Adams.
- Thomas Paine: A writer whose powerful words helped inspire the American Revolution.
- Henry David Thoreau: A famous writer and thinker. He wrote about nature and civil disobedience.
- Sojourner Truth: A brave woman who spoke out against slavery and for women's rights.
- John Brown: An abolitionist who fought to end slavery.
- Dr. Martin Delany: An important African American leader, writer, and doctor.
Episode Guide
The Rebels had one season with 13 episodes in total. It aired in 1976. Each episode was a fictional interview with a historical person.
- Episode 1: Thomas Jefferson
- Air Date: April 24, 1976
- Summary: A pretend interview with Thomas Jefferson.
- Episode 2: Abigail Adams
- Air Date: May 1, 1976
- Summary: A pretend interview with Abigail Adams.
- Episode 3: Thomas Paine
- Air Date: May 15, 1976
- Summary: A pretend interview with Thomas Paine.
- Episode 4: Henry David Thoreau
- Air Date: June 6, 1976
- Summary: Actor Ron Thompson played Henry David Thoreau.
- Episode 5: Sojourner Truth
- Air Date: June 12, 1976
- Summary: A pretend interview with Sojourner Truth.
- Episode 6: John Brown
- Air Date: June 19, 1976
- Summary: A pretend interview with the abolitionist John Brown.
- Episode 7: Dr. Martin Delany
- Air Date: June 26, 1976
- Summary: A pretend interview with Dr. Martin Delany.
