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The Grey
Ghost
(DVD Set)
“We took our men from Texas, Kentucky, and Virginia; from
the mountains and the backwoods and the plains. We put them
under orders — guerrilla fighting orders, and what we lacked
in numbers, we made up in speed and brains. Both Rebs and
Yankee strangers, they called us ‘Mosby’s Rangers.’ Both
North and South they knew our fame. Gray Ghost is what they
called me; John Mosby is my name.”
This memorable monologue opened each episode of this classic
television series which was aired by CBS for the year of
1957-1958. Based on the real-life military career of the
legendary Confederate hero Major John Singleton Mosby, whose
daring exploits and elusive raids of the Yankee forces in
Virginia earned him the nickname “Gray Ghost,” this show
was devoted to duty, honor, and love of country.
Unfortunately, due to the difficulty of obtaining national
sponsors and the outcry of civil rights groups against its
positive portrayal of the Confederates, CBS decided to cancel
The Gray Ghost after only one season (39 episodes). It remained
popular in syndication, primarily in the South, for more
than ten years before it disappeared from television completely.
Starring Tod Andrews (ironically a New Yorker) as Mosby
and Phil Chambers as his tobacco-chewing sidekick, Lieutenant
Myles Magruder. These shows are extremely difficult to find,
especially at this low price. Due to the age and rarity
of the film, the picture and sound quality varies from episode
to episode.
Or call 1-800-290-1842 to order by phone.
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