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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 20 · Episode 2

The Lobotomist

Aired Jan 21, 2008at 8PM·55m

In the 1940s Dr. Walter Freeman gained fame for perfecting the lobotomy, then hailed as a miracle cure for the severely mentally ill. But within a few years, lobotomy was labeled one of the most barbaric mistakes of modern medicine.

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When did American Experience Season 20 Episode 2 air?

American Experience Season 20 Episode 2 aired on January 21, 2008 at 8 PM ET.

How long is American Experience Season 20 Episode 2?

This episode runs for approximately 55 minutes.

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