American Experience.

American Experience

"American Experience" combines dramatic re-enactments with commentary by historians and authors to present an absorbing look at the personalities, events and resources that have had a profound impact on the shaping of America's past and present. Many of the program's documentaries have received major honors in the broadcasting community, including Emmy, Peabodys and duPont-Columbia University awards.

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UPCOMING EPISODES

Thu, 9/4 at 7:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

The Busing Battleground

Court-mandated social integration unleashes racial unrest throughout Boston in the 1970s as Black and white students are bussed together.

Fri, 9/5 at 12:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

The Busing Battleground

Court-mandated social integration unleashes racial unrest throughout Boston in the 1970s as Black and white students are bussed together.

Fri, 9/5 at 8:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

The Busing Battleground

Court-mandated social integration unleashes racial unrest throughout Boston in the 1970s as Black and white students are bussed together.

Fri, 9/5 at 2:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

The Busing Battleground

Court-mandated social integration unleashes racial unrest throughout Boston in the 1970s as Black and white students are bussed together.

Fri, 9/5 at 6:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Nixon

Richard Nixon's political career includes his rise from congressman to president, foreign policy innovations and disgrace.

Fri, 9/5 at 11:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Nixon

Richard Nixon's political career includes his rise from congressman to president, foreign policy innovations and disgrace.

Sat, 9/6 at 7:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Nixon

Richard Nixon's political career includes his rise from congressman to president, foreign policy innovations and disgrace.

Sat, 9/6 at 1:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Nixon

Richard Nixon's political career includes his rise from congressman to president, foreign policy innovations and disgrace.

Sun, 9/7 at 4:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

The Busing Battleground

Court-mandated social integration unleashes racial unrest throughout Boston in the 1970s as Black and white students are bussed together.

Tue, 9/9 at 7:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV

FDR: The Center of the World; Fear Itself

A profile examines Franklin D. Roosevelt's early years in politics, marriage to Eleanor, struggle with polio, and presidential nomination.

Fri, 9/12 at 6:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

FDR: The Center of the World; Fear Itself

A profile examines Franklin D. Roosevelt's early years in politics, marriage to Eleanor, struggle with polio, and presidential nomination.