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S5·E19 Sunday in the Park with George

Core Aired June 16, 1986 145 min
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Synopsis

The days leading up to the completion of his most famous painting, A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte, Georges Seurat is struggling to make meaningful art and maintaining a relationship with his lover, Dot. Amid the scorn of the artistic community, Seurat's artistic ability thrives while his love diminishes. A century later, Seurat's descendant – named George and also an artist – finds himself burnt out and in search of what artistic path to follow, but he finds the answer to his future in the past.

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When did Season 5 Episode 19 of American Playhouse air?

Season 5, Episode 19 ('Sunday in the Park with George') originally aired on June 16, 1986.

How long is Season 5 Episode 19 ('Sunday in the Park with George')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 145 minutes.

What happens in American Playhouse Season 5 Episode 19?

The days leading up to the completion of his most famous painting, A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte, Georges Seurat is struggling to make meaningful art and maintaining a relationship with his lover, Dot. Amid the scorn of the artistic community, Seurat's artistic ability thrives ...

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