America in Primetime

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  • PBS
  • 20
  • Documentary

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Man of the House
Episode overview
In 1950s television, the man of the house was king of his castle, but then he began losing control. Was it all an illusion to begin with?
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Independent Woman
Episode overview
Far removed from the model housewife of yesterday, women today on TV care less about pleasing others, and more about being true to themselves.
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The Misfit
Episode overview
Whether they are oddballs, losers, or just plain weird, misfit characters have grown beyond comic stereotypes and are taking center stage with a vengeance, refusing to apologize for who they are.
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The Crusader
Episode overview
Heroes today are complex. Their stories are told with increasing humanity, depicting characters who confront almost impossible choices as they fight evil in a world where the line between right and wrong is often blurred.

Characters