S3·E21 Breaking the Bank
- Episode
- Season 3, Episode 21
- Air Date
- May 28, 1985
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
In 1984, there were more bank failures in the US than at any time since the Great Depression. Correspondent Judy Woodruff investigates one of the largest banks that failed, Penn Square in Oklahoma City, and another which nearly failed, Continental Illinois in Chicago, to examine the implications on the nation's banking system.
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When did Season 3 Episode 21 of Frontline air?
Season 3, Episode 21 ('Breaking the Bank') originally aired on May 28, 1985.
How long is Season 3 Episode 21 ('Breaking the Bank')?
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What happens in Frontline Season 3 Episode 21?
In 1984, there were more bank failures in the US than at any time since the Great Depression. Correspondent Judy Woodruff investigates one of the largest banks that failed, Penn Square in Oklahoma City, and another which nearly failed, Continental Illinois in Chicago, to examine the implications on ...
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