S18·E10 The Boy in the Bubble
- Episode
- Season 18, Episode 10
- Air Date
- April 10, 2006
- Runtime
- 55 minutes
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
The absorbing story of David Vetter (1971-84), who had severe combined immunodeficiency and lived inside a sterile plastic chamber for 12 years. Included: comments from his mother, Carol Ann Vetter Demaret; and from doctors, who discuss their feelings about the use of the plastic chamber. Also: examinations of the boy's birth and his death, which occurred following a bone-marrow transplant from his sister.
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When did Season 18 Episode 10 of American Experience air?
Season 18, Episode 10 ('The Boy in the Bubble') originally aired on April 10, 2006.
How long is Season 18 Episode 10 ('The Boy in the Bubble')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 55 minutes.
What happens in American Experience Season 18 Episode 10?
The absorbing story of David Vetter (1971-84), who had severe combined immunodeficiency and lived inside a sterile plastic chamber for 12 years. Included: comments from his mother, Carol Ann Vetter Demaret; and from doctors, who discuss their feelings about the use of the plastic chamber. Also: exam...
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