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The Poison Squad Provides Food for Thought on American Experience

“One obsessive, determined person can change the world, and he did.” If you care about the purity of the food and beverages you consume, then grab a bottle of Pepto and keep it handy as you watch The Poison Squad, … Continue reading

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Bonnie and Clyde Revisited on American Experience

It’s been almost 50 years since actor/producer Warren Beatty revitalized his career with Bonnie & Clyde (1967). Directed by Arthur Penn, the film’s art-house take on the ill-fated Depression-era outlaw couple, Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker, turned true crime cinema on its ear and … Continue reading

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American Experience Profiles JFK Tonight and Tomorrow Night on PBS

It’s hard to believe that 50 years have passed since President John F. Kennedy’s assassination in November 1963.  As a kid, in 1960, I vividly remember standing anxiously with my family and friends in front of our neighborhood White Castle hamburger joint … Continue reading

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