John Adams – HBO series begins tonight.

HBO is airing a 7 part series based on the book John Adams by David McCullough. Episodes 1 & 2 air tonight (and throughout the week.)

By most accounts, the series does a good job of recreating the hardships faced at the birth of our county through the story of our second President.

[Update: Sunday – 4/20/08]

The series concludes tonight at 9:00 PM EDTwith part 7, Peace Field. HBO is also showing the entire series starting at 1:00 PM EDT.

1. 1:00 PM – Join or Die
2. 2:30 PM – Independence
3. 4:00 PM – Don’t Tread on Me
4. 5:00 PM – Reunion
5. 6:30 PM – Unite or Die
6. 7:30 PM – Unnecessary War
7. 9:00 PM – Peacefield (will also air throughout the week.)