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American Experience•Season 4•Episode 11

Wild by Law

7.3/10 · 12 votesFeb 10, 199255 min

Ranked #3 of 10 in Season 4•+0.3 vs season avg

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For years there was no federal law to protect the shrinking wilderness from encroaching industry and tourism, until three men dedicated their lives to finding a remedy. Robert Marshall, Aldo Leopold, the prophet of the modern environmental movement, and Howard Zahniser struggled for decades to

Directed byLawrence Hott, Diane Garey

Written byKen Chowder

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The Massachusetts 54th Colored Infantry

Scandalous Mayor

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G-Men: The Rise of J. Edgar Hoover

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The Quiz Show Scandal

Love in the Cold War

Wild by Law

Barnum's Big Top

In the White Man's Image

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Ken Chowder

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Lawrence Hott

Director

Diane Garey

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Episode Summary

"Wild by Law" is episode 11 of American Experience season 4. It scored 7.3/10 from 12 votes, ranking #3 of 10 episodes this season (season average 7.0). Directed by Lawrence Hott, Diane Garey and written by Ken Chowder, it aired on February 10, 1992.

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