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American Experience

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October
Mon, Oct 18, 9:00 pm · Grand Central
This famous New York City terminal is a living monument to the nation's great railway age. 56 minutes [  TVG ]
Mon, Oct 25, 9:00 pm · Minik, The Lost Eskimo
This look at race and culture traces a boy's life journey, from Greenland to New York and back. 56 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
January
Thu, Jan 6, 10:00 pm · Oswald's Ghost
A fresh look at Kennedy's assassination, the public's reaction and the government investigations. 85 minutes [  TVPG ]
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March
Tue, Mar 1, 1:00 am · Walt Whitman
A look at the American writer's life story, from his childhood to his reckless pursuit for fame. 104 minutes [ CC Stereo TV14 ]
Thu, Mar 3, 2:00 am · Walt Whitman
A look at the American writer's life story, from his childhood to his reckless pursuit for fame. 104 minutes [ CC Stereo TV14 ]
Tue, Mar 8, 1:00 am · Fdr: The Center Of The World/Fear Itself
Franklin D. Roosevelt's family background, education, bout with polio and marriage are explored. 111 minutes [ CC Stereo TVPG ]
Tue, Mar 15, 1:00 am · Fdr: The Grandest Job In The World/The Juggler
Franklin D. Roosevelt's presidency, social policies and management of World War II are examined. 143 minutes [ CC Stereo TVPG ]
Tue, Mar 22, 1:00 am · Lbj - Part 1
Lyndon Johnson's poor childhood, rise to political power and 1964 election victory are chronicled. 115 minutes [ CC Stereo TVPG ]
Tue, Mar 29, 1:00 am · Lbj - Part 2
Lyndon Johnson's pursuit of social programs, escalation in Vietnam and retirement years are traced. 115 minutes [ CC Stereo TVPG ]
April
Thu, Apr 7, 1:00 am · Walt Whitman
A look at the American writer's life story, from his childhood to his reckless pursuit for fame. 104 minutes [ CC Stereo TV14 ]
Wed, Apr 13, 2:00 am · Walt Whitman
A look at the American writer's life story, from his childhood to his reckless pursuit for fame. 104 minutes [ CC Stereo TV14 ]
May
Tue, May 17, 1:00 am · Truman (Part 1)
Harry Truman's early struggles and failures, determination and time as Vice President is recounted. 144 minutes [ CC Stereo TVPG ]
Tue, May 24, 1:00 am · Truman (Part 2)
Harry Truman's unlikely rise to the presidency and the major crises he faced in office are examined. 116 minutes [ CC Stereo TVPG ]
July
Sat, Jul 9, 1:00 am · Nixon
Nixon's life and political career are chronicled, from his youth to his Presidency and resignation. 173 minutes [ CC Stereo TVPG ]
Sat, Jul 30, 1:00 am · Jimmy Carter: Jimmy Who?
The former peanut farmer and one- term governor of Georgia captures the White House in 1976. 163 minutes [ CC Stereo TVPG ]
August
Sat, Aug 6, 1:00 am · Lbj - Part 1
Lyndon Johnson's poor childhood, rise to political power and 1964 election victory are chronicled. 115 minutes [ CC Stereo TVPG ]
Sat, Aug 13, 1:00 am · Lbj - Part 2
Lyndon Johnson's pursuit of social programs, escalation in Vietnam and retirement years are traced. 115 minutes [ CC Stereo TVPG ]

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TONIGHT'S HIGHLIGHTS:

8:00pm Nature
OPB : Salmon: Running the Gauntlet
Collapsing Pacific salmon populations and the experiments conducted to save them are investigated.

9:00pm NOVA
OPB : Killer Subs in Pearl Harbor
Dive into the waters of Pearl Harbor to trace new clues to the historic sinking of the USS Arizona.

10:00pm Nova
OPB : Missing in Mig Alley
Families attempt to trace what happened to pilots who were shot down during the Korean War.

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