Well, it felt like I did last night when I watched the last hour of the HBO mini-series (after I got over how much John Adams looked like Tim Conway). You could feel the floor creak under your feet. You could smell their breath thru their rotting teeth. The odor of chamber pots wasn't so great, either. But what really made you feel like you lived in John Adams' house was the gritty, gentle character of John Adams and his family.
This was the only hour I've seen. Were the other eight hours this good? Michael Medved says yes:
When a TV network offers new programming that’s entertaining, inspiring and substantive, it’s enough to renew our faith in miracles. HBO’s epic eight hours on John Adams is precisely that sort of pop culture miracle: a lovingly-rendered tribute to the most misunderstood, most under-rated of our founding fathers.
The DVD won't be available until June, but you can order it now HERE. (thanks Justin)
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