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American Experience S17E1 — RFK (Part 1 & 2)
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American Experience•Season 17•Episode 1

RFK (Part 1 & 2)

7.9/10 · 82 votesOct 4, 200455 min

Ranked #1 of 11 in Season 17•+0.6 vs season avg

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A shy, if driven man, Robert Kennedy "wasn't built for the spotlight, he was built for the wings," says journalist Jack Newfield. While John Kennedy was alive, that's where Bobby stayed -- making certain that JFK remained in the spotlight.

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Episode Summary

"RFK (Part 1 & 2)" is episode 1 of American Experience season 17. It scored 7.9/10 from 82 votes, ranking #1 of 11 episodes this season (season average 7.3). It aired on October 4, 2004.

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