Development Originally planned for 13 episodes, Fox reduced the show to 9 episodes in October 2016.
Making History was a joint production by Julius Sharpe International Petroleum & Writing,
Lord Miller Productions and
20th Century Fox Television, and syndicated by
20th Television.
Casting On February 24, 2016,
Adam Pally was cast as Dan. On March 9, 2016,
Leighton Meester was cast as Deborah. On March 17, 2016, Yassir Lester was cast as Chris. On June 8, 2016,
John Gemberling and
Neil Casey (playing the roles of
John Hancock and
Sam Adams) were announced to join as series regulars.
Cancellation On May 11, 2017, the series was cancelled after one season. ==Reception==