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Season 9 – American Experience

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"American Experience" combines dramatic re-enactments with commentary by historians and authors to present an absorbing look at the personalities, events and resources that have had a profound impact on the shaping of America's past and present. Many of the program's documentaries have received major honors in the broadcasting community, including Emmy, Peabodys and duPont-Columbia University awards.

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American Experience — Season 9

American Experience — Season 9

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Episode 1 Aired Oct 6, 1996 TR, the Story of Theodore Roosevelt A biography of Teddy Roosevelt: soldier, explorer, author and America's 26th president. Jason Robards narrates. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 7, 1996 TR, the Story of Theodore Roosevelt President Teddy Roosevelt builds the Panama Canal, wins the Nobel Peace Prize and introduces social reforms; after losing to Woodrow Wilson, TR explores the Brazilian jungle. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 20, 1997 The Richest Man in the World: Andrew Carnegie Impoverished immigrant Andrew Carnegie amasses a fortune and becomes an international philanthropist, donating libraries and millions of dollars. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 27, 1997 Hawaii's Last Queen Anna Deavere Smith narrates the story of Queen Liliuokalani, who ruled Hawaii in the late 19th century until deposed in 1893. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 3, 1997 The Telephone Traces the telephone from invention to novelty to essential tool of the civilized world. Details

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Season Info

Network
PBS
Rating
TV-G
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 6, 1996