American Chronicles
A three-month series of documentaries, hosted by actor Richard Dreyfuss, look at some of the more unusual aspects of American society. Considering that the director is David Lynch, the aspects chosen are some of the much more unusual ones. Subjects chosen for the Lynch treatment include Mardi Gras in New Orleans, and the gruelling weeks of training at a US Marine boot camp.
- 1990-1990
- 1 season
- Fox Network
- Documentary
A three-month series of documentaries, hosted by actor Richard Dreyfuss, look at some of the more unusual aspects of American society. Considering that the director is David Lynch, the aspects chosen are some of the much more unusual ones. Subjects chosen for the Lynch treatment include Mardi Gras in New Orleans, and the gruelling weeks of training at a US Marine boot camp.
Season 1 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 1990
Episode 1
Farewell to the Flesh
Sat, Sep 8, 1990 30 mins
Episode 2
The Eye of the Beholder
Sat, Sep 15, 1990 30 mins
A look at the Miss Texas Beauty Pageant.
Episode 3
Manhattan After Dark
Sat, Sep 22, 1990 30 mins
Episode 4
Auto-Obsession
Sat, Sep 29, 1990 30 mins
A video essay on America's obsessive love of automobiles.
Episode 5
Biker Nation
Sat, Oct 6, 1990 30 mins
Episode 6
Semper Fidelis
Sat, Oct 13, 1990 30 mins
Episode 7
This Gun's for Hire/Defender of the Faith
Sat, Oct 27, 1990 30 mins
Episode 8
After a Fashion/An American Camelot
Sat, Nov 3, 1990 30 mins
Episode 9
Here Today, Gone Tomorrow/Truck Stop
Sat, Nov 10, 1990 30 mins
Episode 10
Once Upon a Time
Sat, Nov 17, 1990 30 mins
Episode 11
The Class of '65
Sat, Dec 8, 1990 30 mins
Episode 12
Diamonds Are Forever/The Future That Never Was
Sat, Dec 15, 1990 30 mins
Episode 13
Champions
Sat, Dec 22, 1990 30 mins