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S12·E5 New York (5): Cosmopolis

Episode
Season 12, Episode 5
Air Date
November 18, 1999
Runtime
55 minutes
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired November 18, 1999 55 min
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Synopsis

"Cosmopolis: 1914-1931" recalls the WWI years and the "Roaring '20s" in the city that F. Scott Fitzgerald called "the land of ambition and success." Of course, an egg was laid on Wall Street in 1929, but before that happened the city gave rise, narrator David Ogden Stiers says, "to a new culture, a mass culture" that was broadcast live on radio networks headquartered in New York.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 12 Episode 5 of American Experience air?

Season 12, Episode 5 ('New York (5): Cosmopolis') originally aired on November 18, 1999.

How long is Season 12 Episode 5 ('New York (5): Cosmopolis')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 55 minutes.

What happens in American Experience Season 12 Episode 5?

"Cosmopolis: 1914-1931" recalls the WWI years and the "Roaring '20s" in the city that F. Scott Fitzgerald called "the land of ambition and success." Of course, an egg was laid on Wall Street in 1929, but before that happened the city gave rise, narrator David Ogden Stiers says, "to a new culture, a ...

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