American Experience S13E12 — Stephen Foster

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American Experience•Season 13•Episode 12

Stephen Foster

8.4/10 · 35 votesApr 23, 200155 min

Ranked #2 of 11 in Season 13•+0.6 vs season avg

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A profile of quintessentially American composer Stephen Foster features interviews with historian Fath Ruffins, biographer Ken Emerson, musicologists Josephine Wright and Dale Cockrell, and modern-day musicians influenced by Foster's work.

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Stephen Foster

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Episode Summary

"Stephen Foster" is episode 12 of American Experience season 13. It scored 8.4/10 from 35 votes, ranking #2 of 11 episodes this season (season average 7.8). It aired on April 23, 2001.

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