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American Experience

Season 34 Episode 4: Riveted: The History of Jeans

The next episode uncovers the remarkable evolution of jeans, tracing their journey from humble beginnings as cotton pants worn by enslaved people in the 17th century to their current status as a symbol of modern pop culture, spanning the Wild West, high-fashion, and hip-hop.

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Season 34 Episodes:

Episode 1 Riveted: The History of Jeans

1. Riveted: The History of Jeans

Aired: Feb 7, 2022

The next episode uncovers the rich history of jeans, from their humble origin...

Episode 2 The American Diplomat

2. The American Diplomat

Aired: Feb 15, 2022

Next episode "Breaking Barriers" uncovers the trailblazing achievements of th...

Episode 3 Flood in the Desert

3. Flood in the Desert

Aired: May 3, 2022

The next episode delves into the catastrophic 1928 dam collapse, a tragic inc...

Episode 4 Riveted: The History of Jeans

4. Riveted: The History of Jeans

Aired: May 24, 2022

The next episode uncovers the remarkable evolution of jeans, tracing their jo...

Episode 5 The American Diplomat

5. The American Diplomat

Aired: Nov 14, 2022

A gripping new episode reveals the inspiring stories of three African America...

Episode 6 Flood in the Desert

6. Flood in the Desert

Aired: Nov 15, 2022

The calamitous 1928 dam collapse in California, the second deadliest disaster...

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Guest Starring

Lea SalongaNarrator

Creators

Li-Shin Yu

Li-Shin YuDirector

Anna Lee Strachan

Anna Lee StrachanDirector

Info about American Experience

Seasons: 37

Current Status: Returning Series

Network: PBS

Production Country: United States

Genres:Documentary, History, Biography

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