America's rich past is explored through documentaries on pivotal moments and events that shaped the nation.
America's past and present are shaped by influential figures, pivotal events, and significant resources, as explored through dramatic re-enactments and expert commentary.
1. The Great San Francisco Earthquake
Aired: Oct 4, 1988The 1906 San Francisco earthquake's devastating aftermath is expertly woven i...
Aired: Oct 11, 1988A group of US Navy Sailors are put in harm's way when they're exposed to radi...
3. Indians, Outlaws, and Angie Debo
Aired: Oct 18, 1988A renowned historian uncovers a shocking truth about the US government's past...
4. Eric Sevareid's Not So Wild a Dream
Aired: Oct 25, 1988A renowned journalist reflects on a tumultuous childhood, intertwined with th...
5. The Life and Times of Rosie the Riveter
Aired: Nov 1, 1988The next episode delves into the stories of women who worked in defense plant...
6. Do You Mean There Are Still Real Cowboys?
Aired: Nov 8, 1988A band of tough cowpokes traverse the harsh terrain of the Wyoming Rockies, e...
7. Kennedy vs. Wallace: A Crisis Up Close
Aired: Nov 15, 1988Robert Drew's 1963 documentary "Crisis: Behind a Presidential Commitment" get...
8. Geronimo and the Apache Resistance
Aired: Nov 22, 1988The epic tale of Geronimo is reimagined through the lens of the Chiricahua Ap...
9. Let Us Now Praise Famous Men: Revisited
Aired: Nov 29, 1988The next episode delves into the Alabama tenant system, drawing inspiration f...
Aired: Dec 6, 1988The next episode delves into the roots of R&B music, tracing its evolution fr...
Aired: Dec 13, 1988The next episode explores the pioneering radio host Father Charles Coughlin, ...
Aired: Dec 20, 1988The next episode delves into the fascinating world of American quilts, uncove...
13. Views of a Vanishing Frontier
Aired: Dec 27, 1988Native Americans in 1830s western America are profiled through the eyes of Pr...
14. Eudora Welty: One Writer's Beginnings
Aired: Jan 3, 1989Eudora Welty's literary legacy is showcased in the next episode, highlighting...
15. The World That Moses Built
Aired: Jan 10, 1989The next episode of "City Builders" delves into the remarkable life and legac...
16. Sins of Our Mothers: The Story of Emeline
Aired: Jan 17, 1989A shocking truth shatters Emeline Bachelder's world as she uncovers the aston...
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Appearances
American Experience: The Great War: Transformed
Thirty Years of American Experience
Seasons: 37
Current Status: Returning Series
Network: PBS
Production Country: United States
Genres:Documentary, History, Biography
Additionally, viewers have the option to either rent or purchase "American Experience" on the following digital platforms: AppleTV, Amazon.
