John Jakes, the author known for his historical North and South trilogy that became three ABC miniseries in the 1980s and '90s, has died. He was 90.

This marks the latest effort to bring North and South to the small screen. ABC broadcast a six-part miniseries over three years in 1985, 1986 and 1994 starring Patrick Swayze as Orry Main.

The second at-bat, North And South: Book II debuted in 1986 – another hit, with an average of about 33 million viewers.

John Jakes, the bestselling author of historical novels whose books The Bastard and North And South were adapted into highly rated TV movies and miniseries in the 1970s and ’80s, died Saturday ...

Last fall ”Book I” was tepid stuff, Hollywood induced, building up to the great conflict by zeroing in on parading dandies and belles. For this 12- hour mini-series, viewers face the agony of ...

John Jakes is a made-for-TV author. His best-selling North and South reads like a novelization of a miniseries, so there was no need for producer David Wolper to “Hollywood-ize” the sto… ...

Discovery has announced the development of a new miniseries adaptation of John Jakes' trilogy of "North and South" novels set during run-up to the Civil War.

For fans of North and South, the week they’ve been waiting for since November has finally arrived. Last fall’s ABC miniseries scored impressive ratings, which indicates that there is an ...

Jonathan Frakes is the only “North and South” cast member who can say he comes from the real Lehigh Station. “I kind of like thatirony,” says the 33-year-old Bethlehem-raise… ...

John Jakes, the celebrated author known for his historical North and South trilogy that sold 10 million copies and became three ABC miniseries in the 1980s and ’90s, has died. He was 90. Jakes ...