Other author/creator | Whitehead, Phillip. |
Other author/creator | Ward, Geoffrey C. |
Other author/creator | McCullough, David G. |
Other author/creator | Keach, Stacy. |
Other author/creator | Thames Television, ltd. |
Other author/creator | WGBH (Television station : Boston, Mass.) |
Other author/creator | PBS Home Video. |
Other author/creator | Paramount Home Entertainment (Firm) |
Series |
Presidents collection Presidents (PBS Home Video) UNAUTHORIZED
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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 note | Originally broadcast in 1992 as part of the television series The American experience. |
General note | DVD 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). |
Credits | Producers, 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 details | DVD. |
Language | Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired. |
Other title |
American experience (Television program) |
ISBN | 1415738475 (set) |
ISBN | 9781415738474 (set) |
UPC |
841887052412 |
Publisher number | AMEX600 PBS Home Video |