When did American Experience Season 12 Episode 7 air?
American Experience Season 12 Episode 7 aired on January 24, 2000 at 8 PM ET.
American Experience
TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today.
Season 12 · Episode 7
Houdini
Aired Jan 24, 2000at 8PM·55m
Mandy Patinkin narrates a biography of Harry Houdini (1874-1926) that focuses on his amazing feats (later ones are seen in clips; others are re-created) and the obsessions---notably his mother and death---that shaped his personality. "Escapology" was also high on the list. "He was so insanely devoted to what he did," observes author E.L. Doctorow, "that the ultimate insanity of his life never occurred to him."
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How long is American Experience Season 12 Episode 7?
This episode runs for approximately 55 minutes.
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