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The Kennedys / a co-production of WBGH/Boston and Thames Television, London for American Experience.

Format Video (DVD)
EditionFullscreen version.
Publication Info[Alexandria, Va.] : PBS Home Video ; Hollywood, CA : Distributed by Paramount Home Entertainment, 2008, ©1992.
Description1 videodisc (approximately 221 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Subject(s)
Other author/creatorWhitehead, Phillip.
Other author/creatorWard, Geoffrey C.
Other author/creatorMcCullough, David G.
Other author/creatorKeach, Stacy.
Other author/creatorThames Television, ltd.
Other author/creatorWGBH (Television station : Boston, Mass.)
Other author/creatorPBS Home Video.
Other author/creatorParamount Home Entertainment (Firm)
Series Presidents collection
Presidents (PBS Home Video) UNAUTHORIZED
Contents Disc one. Pt. 1. Introduction -- The father -- I'm for Roosevelt -- The ambassador -- Tell my dad that I love him very much -- The second son --The Senator -- A national figure -- He cannot say no -- High hopes -- The magic touch -- A very mean year -- Dynasty. Disc two. Pt. 2. Introduction -- The sons -- Making their own rules -- Private lives -- We are all mortal -- As old as the scriptures -- In love with night -- The carpetbagger -- The heir -- The shadow government -- On to Chicago -- The ninth child.
Abstract Uses extensive interviews, still photographs and archival footage to explore the building of the Kennedy legend. Documents the political ascendency of the family headed by Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr., examines the presidency of John F. Kennedy, and discusses the influence of Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr., on the careers of his sons.
General noteOriginally broadcast in 1992 as part of the television series The American experience.
General noteDVD special features : JFK's hidden life: interview with historian Robert Dallek, author of An unfinished life: John F. Kennedy, 1917-1963 ; Kennedy family tree : learn more about America's most famous political family ; teacher's guide (PDF).
CreditsProducers, Phillip Whitehead ... [et al.] ; writers, Geoffrey C. Ward ... [et al.] ; senior producer, David Espar ; executive producer, Elizabeth Deane ; series editor, Llewellyn Smith ; [series] senior producer, Margaret Drain ; [series] executive producer, Judy Crichton.
Performer Host, David McCullough ; narrator, Stacy Keach.
Audience MPAA Rating: Not rated; Canadian rating G.
Technical detailsDVD.
LanguageClosed-captioned for the hearing impaired.
Other title American experience (Television program)
ISBN1415738475 (set)
ISBN9781415738474 (set)
UPC 841887052412
Publisher numberAMEX600 PBS Home Video

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