A television adaptation of the famous 1858 Lincoln-Douglas debates, in which Abraham Lincoln did verbal battle with Stephen Douglas, his opponent for a U.S. Senate seat, over the issue of slavery.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Arthur HillAbraham Lincoln | Abraham Lincoln |
 Charles DurningStephen Douglas | Stephen Douglas |
 Hope LangeAdele Cutts Douglas | Adele Cutts Douglas |
 Stephen ManleyTad Lincoln | Tad Lincoln |