"American Experience" combines dramatic re-enactments with commentary by historians and authors to present an absorbing look at the personalities, events and resources that have had a profound impact on the shaping of America's past and present. Many of the program's documentaries have received major honors in the broadcasting community, including Emmy, Peabodys and duPont-Columbia University awards.
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Tue, 8/19 at 8:50 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV
In 1968, U.S. soldiers murder more than 300 unarmed civilians in My Lai, Vietnam.
Wed, 8/20 at 3:01 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV
In 1968, U.S. soldiers murder more than 300 unarmed civilians in My Lai, Vietnam.
Tue, 8/26 at 8:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV
The epic struggle against airborne toxins that led to the creation of the Clean Air Act.
Wed, 8/27 at 1:30 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV
The epic struggle against airborne toxins that led to the creation of the Clean Air Act.
Fri, 8/29 at 6:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD
The story behind the board game Monopoly.
Fri, 8/29 at 7:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD
In 1968, U.S. soldiers murder more than 300 unarmed civilians in My Lai, Vietnam.
Fri, 8/29 at 8:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD
The epic struggle against airborne toxins that led to the creation of the Clean Air Act.
Fri, 8/29 at 11:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD
The story behind the board game Monopoly.