The Telephone

Name: The Telephone
Genre: News, Documentary, Educational
Released: February 3, 1997
Cast: David McCullough

The American Experience: Season 9: Episode 5

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PBS | Air Date: February 3, 1997

Starring: David McCullough

Summary: The debut of the telephone in 1876 and its subsequent impact on American communication, and even, America's landscape.

Genre(s): News, Documentary, Educational

Season 9 Episodes

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S9:E9. Gold Fever
Air Date: May 12, 1997
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S9:E8. Around the World in 72 Days
Air Date: April 28, 1997
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S9:E7. New York Underground
Air Date: February 17, 1997

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  S9:E9. Gold Fever
  Air Date: May 12, 1997
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  S9:E8. Around the World in 72 Days
  Air Date: April 28, 1997
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  S9:E7. New York Underground
  Air Date: February 17, 1997
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  Air Date: February 10, 1997
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  S9:E5. The Telephone
  Air Date: February 3, 1997
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  Air Date: January 27, 1997
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