The Americans (1961 TV series)

The Americans
GenreDrama
Starring
Country of originUnited States
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes17
Production
Executive producerFrank Telford
Camera setupSingle-camera
Running time44 mins.
Original release
NetworkNBC
ReleaseJanuary 23 (1961-01-23) –
May 15, 1961 (1961-05-15)
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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.