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May 4, 2025

Pete

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Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: May 4, 1986 - North and South Book II Premieres on ABC.

On May 4, 1986, the television miniseries North and South Book II premiered on ABC. The sequel to the highly successful 1985 miniseries, it continued the epic saga of two families torn apart by the American Civil War. The series starred Patrick Swayze, James Read, Lesley-Anne Down, and a large ensemble cast of familiar faces.

North and South Book II brought back the sweeping drama, romance, and political tension that made the original a major ratings hit. The series ran across six episodes...

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