S13·E1 The Rockefellers (1)
- Episode
- Season 13, Episode 1
- Air Date
- October 17, 2000
- Runtime
- 55 minutes
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
A dramatic two-part profile of the Rockefellers, a family whose name is synonymous with wealth, begins. Part 1 traces how John D. Rockefeller (1839-1937) struck oil (figuratively) in the 1860s and parlayed it into a corporate behemoth that the Supreme Court had to break up in 1911. It also examines how he and his son John D. Jr. (1874-1960) lived with that money -- and the hatred it engendered. The family's strategy: philanthropy. David Ogden Stiers narrates.
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When did Season 13 Episode 1 of American Experience air?
Season 13, Episode 1 ('The Rockefellers (1)') originally aired on October 17, 2000.
How long is Season 13 Episode 1 ('The Rockefellers (1)')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 55 minutes.
What happens in American Experience Season 13 Episode 1?
A dramatic two-part profile of the Rockefellers, a family whose name is synonymous with wealth, begins. Part 1 traces how John D. Rockefeller (1839-1937) struck oil (figuratively) in the 1860s and parlayed it into a corporate behemoth that the Supreme Court had to break up in 1911. It also examines ...
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