American Experience
The Polio Crusade
Personal accounts from polio survivors about the disease that paralyzed thousands before Jonas Salk introduces a vaccine to guard against it. (115 minutes)
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UPCOMING EPISODES
Thu, 7/2 at 8:30 pm on Austin PBS HDTV
FDR: The Center of the World; Fear Itself
A profile examines Franklin D. Roosevelt's early years in politics, marriage to Eleanor, struggle with polio, and presidential nomination. (115 minutes)
Fri, 7/3 at 1:30 am on Austin PBS HDTV
FDR: The Center of the World; Fear Itself
A profile examines Franklin D. Roosevelt's early years in politics, marriage to Eleanor, struggle with polio, and presidential nomination. (115 minutes)
Fri, 7/3 at 3:00 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)
Tue, 7/7 at 3:00 pm on Austin PBS HDTV
FDR: The Center of the World; Fear Itself
A profile examines Franklin D. Roosevelt's early years in politics, marriage to Eleanor, struggle with polio, and presidential nomination. (120 minutes)
Thu, 7/9 at 8:30 pm on Austin PBS HDTV
FDR: The Grandest Job in the World; The Juggler
A profile of Franklin D. Roosevelt examines his first two presidential terms, response to the Great Depression, and management of World War II. (145 minutes)
Fri, 7/10 at 1:30 am on Austin PBS HDTV
FDR: The Grandest Job in the World; The Juggler
A profile of Franklin D. Roosevelt examines his first two presidential terms, response to the Great Depression, and management of World War II. (150 minutes)