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S17·E10 The Carter Family: Will the Circle Be Unbroken?

Episode
Season 17, Episode 10
Air Date
May 9, 2005
Runtime
55 minutes
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired May 9, 2005 55 min
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Synopsis

Recalls "the first family of country music" in interviews with Carter relatives, music writers, and singers Gillian Welch, Joan Baez, Marty Stuart and Rodney Crowell. The tough early lives of A.P. Carter, his sister Maybelle and wife Sara were lightened by music, and their 1927 RCA audition proved to be "the big bang of commercial country music." But A.P. and Sara's marriage couldn't survive the turmoil that followed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 17 Episode 10 of American Experience air?

Season 17, Episode 10 ('The Carter Family: Will the Circle Be Unbroken?') originally aired on May 9, 2005.

How long is Season 17 Episode 10 ('The Carter Family: Will the Circle Be Unbroken?')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 55 minutes.

What happens in American Experience Season 17 Episode 10?

Recalls "the first family of country music" in interviews with Carter relatives, music writers, and singers Gillian Welch, Joan Baez, Marty Stuart and Rodney Crowell. The tough early lives of A.P. Carter, his sister Maybelle and wife Sara were lightened by music, and their 1927 RCA audition proved t...

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