Question 1

Why was actor Ken Howard questioned by police after rehearsing his lines on an airplane?

Accepted Answer

While rehearsing his lines from the play on an airplane, the inflammatory revolutionary rhetoric caused the crew to summon police who questioned him upon landing.

Question 2

What real-life source material was used for the exchanges between John and Abigail Adams?

Accepted Answer

All exchanges between John and Abigail Adams are based on their actual letters, where he called her his 'dearest friend' and they ended with 'Til then'.

Question 3

How does the film's portrayal of John Adams' reputation contrast with historical records?

Accepted Answer

While the film shows John Adams as 'obnoxious' and 'disliked', historical records show Congress members had nothing but praise for him—except Adams himself.

Question 4

What prophetic quote about slavery was omitted from the film because it sounded too much like hindsight?

Accepted Answer

John Adams' actual quote about removing the slavery clause was: 'If we give in on this issue, there WILL be trouble 100 years hence.' The Civil War began 85 years later.

Question 5

Which actor performed his own horse riding in 'The Lees of Old Virginia' despite having no prior experience?

Accepted Answer

Ron Holgate did all his own riding in that sequence except for the trick mount at the end, despite never having been on a horse before.

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