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American Experience

Program website: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/

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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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8:00pm Oregon Art Beat
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Paula Fong’s scientific background comes in handy for her art – she loves to paint botanicals and other scenes from nature.

8:30pm Oregon Field Guide
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Field Guide journeys back to the remote, Chetco River almost 10 years after the massive Biscuit fire engulfed the remarkable wilderness river canyon.

9:00pm Doc Martin
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Portwenn is buzzing with the news of the engagement of Dr. Martin and Headmistress Louisa Glasson.

9:46pm Doc Martin
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Martin has the dilemma of finding a replacement vicar three hours before his wedding to Louisa.

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