American Experience
American Experience
American Experience is a television series aired on PBS that explores significant events and personalities in American history through detailed documentaries. Each episode seeks to present an in-depth look at the influences and developments that have shaped the United States, providing viewers with a comprehensive understanding of the nation's past and its cultural impact.
StatusActive
First airedOct 4, 1988
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Public engagement with American Experience on July 23, 2026
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Top Cast
By Attention Score on July 23, 2026
1
Adolf Hitler
Self (archive footage)
13.6
2
John F. Kennedy
Self (archive footage)
9.7
3
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Self (archive footage)
9.7
4
Theodore Roosevelt
Self
7.9
5
Tom Hanks
Narrator (voice)
7.7
6
Denzel Washington
Narrator (voice)
7.4
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