American Experience S13E2 — The Rockefellers (2)

7.6

American Experience•Season 13•Episode 2

The Rockefellers (2)

7.6/10 · 60 votesOct 24, 200055 min

Ranked #8 of 11 in Season 13•−0.2 vs season avg

Discussion

The conclusion of a profile of the Rockefellers explores how John D. Jr. accomplished "the seemingly impossible task of redeeming the family name," says narrator David Ogden Stiers. "Junior" (1874-1960) did that by giving away $500 million, much of it while his father (1839-1937) enjoyed

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E1 7.7

The Rockefellers (1)

E2 7.6Now viewing

The Rockefellers (2)

Secrets of a Master Builder

E4 6.7

Return with Honor

E5 7.1

Streamliners: America's Last Trains

E6 7.3

Marcus Garvey: Look for Me in the Whirlwind

E7 8.5

Abraham and Mary Lincoln: A House Divided, Part I

E8 8.1

Abraham and Mary Lincoln: A House Divided, Part II

E9 8.3

Abraham and Mary Lincoln: A House Divided, Part III

E10 8.1

Scottsboro: An American Tragedy

E11 8.2

Fatal Flood

E12 8.4

Stephen Foster

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Episode Summary

"The Rockefellers (2)" is episode 2 of American Experience season 13. It scored 7.6/10 from 60 votes, ranking #8 of 11 episodes this season (season average 7.8). It aired on October 24, 2000.

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