The Nightmare Years
Based on the historical work "The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich", "The Nightmare Years" tells the story of William Shirer, American journalist who, during his days of correspondence as a foreign press in report in 1930s Germany, had to deal with the growing oppression of the Nazi regime, the increasing censorship of the press, and finally the prospect of world war. In the last days of peace, Shirer also struggles to have his German wife and child escape to the United States.
- 1989-1989
- 1 season
- TNT
- Documentary, Drama, Action & Adventure
Based on the historical work "The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich", "The Nightmare Years" tells the story of William Shirer, American journalist who, during his days of correspondence as a foreign press in report in 1930s Germany, had to deal with the growing oppression of the Nazi regime, the increasing censorship of the press, and finally the prospect of world war. In the last days of peace, Shirer also struggles to have his German wife and child escape to the United States.
Season 1 Episode Guide
4 Episodes 1989
Episode 1
Part 1
Sun, Sep 17, 1989
American journalist William L. Shirer arrives in Nazi Germany with his Austrian-born wife Tess, and immediately witnesses events the National Socialists want hidden. He is frustrated by German Government controls on what news he can write.
Episode 2
Part 2
Mon, Sep 18, 1989
The Shirers hide Jews, with Gestapo near. Bill is frustrated at the expulsion of British journalist Norman Ebbutt, one especially critical of Hitler's regime. Bill also meets Goering, who unwittingly offers visas for those Jews for cash.
Episode 3
Part 3
Fri, Nov 10, 1989
Germany Calling. Austria, that is. Diplomat Luger rebukes Helga as to vicious Nazi propaganda advocating Anschluss with Germany. Shirer is offered a job by Ed Murrow for CBS. He and Tess transfer to Vienna, seeing Nazi-engineered violence.
Episode 4
Part 4
Fri, Nov 10, 1989
Nazis plot a deception called Canned Goods, to convince the world Poland has attacked Germany, thus justifying Invasion. Germany Blitzkriegs France and Britain, and Shirer broadcasts French Surrender at Compiegne. He, Tess and Eileen flee.