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American Experience

American Experience

1988Returning Series38 Seasons400 Episodes6.6TMDB
PBS

TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today.

Season 9 · Episode 6

Big Dream, Small Screen

Aired Feb 10, 1997at 8PM·55m

The little known story of Philo T. Farnsworth, a Utah farm boy who first sketched out his idea for electronic television at the age of fourteen. An eccentric genius, Farnsworth spent years battling corporate giants to receive acknowledgment for his invention.

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When did American Experience Season 9 Episode 6 air?

American Experience Season 9 Episode 6 aired on February 10, 1997 at 8 PM ET.

How long is American Experience Season 9 Episode 6?

This episode runs for approximately 55 minutes.

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