American Experience
Reagan: Lifeguard
How Ronald Reagan's opponents underestimated him as he made the transition from acting to public office. (120 minutes)
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UPCOMING EPISODES
Fri, 6/19 at 8:00 pm on Austin PBS HDTV
George H.W. Bush
President George H.W. Bush's childhood, early career in Texas and rise in the Republican Party. (120 minutes)
Sat, 6/20 at 2:00 am on Austin PBS HDTV
George H.W. Bush
President George H.W. Bush's childhood, early career in Texas and rise in the Republican Party. (120 minutes)
Tue, 6/23 at 3:00 pm on Austin PBS HDTV
Reagan: An American Crusade
Actor Ronald Reagan turns to politics, gaining popularity and stirring controversy as president. (120 minutes)
Fri, 6/26 at 3:00 pm on Austin PBS HDTV
George H.W. Bush
President George H.W. Bush's childhood, early career in Texas and rise in the Republican Party. (120 minutes)
Fri, 6/26 at 8:00 pm on Austin PBS HDTV
George H.W. Bush
President George H.W. Bush's role as leader of the first Gulf War, through the final days of his presidency. (90 minutes)
Fri, 6/26 at 9:30 pm on Austin PBS HDTV
The American Vice President
Exploring the period between 1963 and 1976 when America was forced to confront the purpose of the vice president and the succession process that is enacted if a president is unable to serve. (60 minutes)