Kelsey Grammer Hosts George Washington Docudrama: ‘Do Him Proud’
By Movieguide® Contributor
JESUS REVOLUTION star Kelsey Grammer will host a docudrama series on FOX Nation diving into the life of George Washington.
Per Parade, “Kelsey Grammer hosts and executive produces the series that delves into Washington’s early years as a young, determined member of the Virginia militia hoping to make a name for himself and receive a royal commission into the British army. As a soldier his fierce loyalty is to the British crown.”
GEORGE: RISE OF A REVOLUTIONARY will be split into four parts.
“A figure put on such a pedestal, it’s hard to see him as a man of flesh and blood and flaws and feelings. But that’s exactly what we’re here to do,” Grammer told TV Insider.
“George Washington’s story is not over, thankfully. I truly enjoyed bringing this part of his life to light,” the FRAISER star continued. “I also truly enjoy the lens of history when focused on the times of today. With George’s spirit in mind, I suggest we all embrace the fortitude and enduring courage it may take to remain a free and independent America! I love George Washington and hope to do him proud.”
FOX Nation president, Lauren Petterson commented on Grammer’s performance, saying, “Kelsey transports viewers back to beginning of Washington’s story and masterfully showcases a different side of the Founding Father spotlighting a young man who was fighting to make the ultimate name for himself in a truly captivating series.”
GEORGE: RISE OF A REVOLUTIONARY will premiere on Monday, July 1. The rest of the episodes will drop throughout the week, which is very fitting as the United States gets ready to celebrate Independence Day.
Movieguide® recently reported on Grammer’s return to FRASIER:
Grammer begins to talk about his role in the reprised series FRASIER, but more importantly Grammer discussed the role John Mahoney played in Grammer’s life.
Mahoney played Frasier’s father in the original series from 1993-2004. The reboot played tribute to Mahoney in one of the first episodes of its return.
“When John died I had a call from one of the press people I work with who said, ‘You know, people are upset you haven’t posted something,’” Grammer said. “I don’t post my grief. I mean I don’t. I don’t do that but he said, ‘Can you put something on.’
“I just said he was my father,” Grammer revealed. “That was a real true statement in a lot of ways because he was my practice father. The one I knew. I mean I didn’t really know my dad and he died when I was fairly young but even before that I barely knew him and so John was my functional Father.”
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