S9·E9 Around the World in 72 Days
- Episode
- Season 9, Episode 9
- Air Date
- April 28, 1997
- Runtime
- 55 minutes
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
At the age of nineteen, Nellie Bly talked her way into an improbable job on a newspaper, then went on to become "the best reporter in America." She was serious and spunky. To expose abuse of the mentally ill, she had herself committed. But when she travelled around the world in just 72 days, beating Jules Verne's fictional escapade, she turned herself into a world celebrity.
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When did Season 9 Episode 9 of American Experience air?
Season 9, Episode 9 ('Around the World in 72 Days') originally aired on April 28, 1997.
How long is Season 9 Episode 9 ('Around the World in 72 Days')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 55 minutes.
What happens in American Experience Season 9 Episode 9?
At the age of nineteen, Nellie Bly talked her way into an improbable job on a newspaper, then went on to become "the best reporter in America." She was serious and spunky. To expose abuse of the mentally ill, she had herself committed. But when she travelled around the world in just 72 days, beating...
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