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S4·E6 Noon Wine

Episode
Season 4, Episode 6
Air Date
January 21, 1985
Runtime
81 minutes
Director
Michael Fields
Writer
Michael Fields
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired January 21, 1985 81 min
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Synopsis

On a hot day in 1890s Texas, a stranger arrives at the small dairy farm of Royal and Ellie Thompson, seeking work. A taciturn, English-speaking Swede from North Dakota, Olaf Helton is competent, strong, and good at farm work. As years pass, the farm flourishes. Then one day, a second stranger also from North Dakota, Homer Hatch, changes lives in ways no one could have imagined.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 4 Episode 6 of American Playhouse air?

Season 4, Episode 6 ('Noon Wine') originally aired on January 21, 1985.

How long is Season 4 Episode 6 ('Noon Wine')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 81 minutes.

What happens in American Playhouse Season 4 Episode 6?

On a hot day in 1890s Texas, a stranger arrives at the small dairy farm of Royal and Ellie Thompson, seeking work. A taciturn, English-speaking Swede from North Dakota, Olaf Helton is competent, strong, and good at farm work. As years pass, the farm flourishes. Then one day, a second stranger also f...

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