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An American Family at 50

Discover how a documentary series became a media sensation 50 years ago and birthed a new television genre. AN AMERICAN FAMILY AT 50 revisits the original series, which chronicled seven months in the lives of the Loud family of Santa Barbara, California, and explores its enduring significance. Ten million viewers watched weekly, making the series watercooler conversation across the nation.

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An American Family at 50

Season 1 Episode 1 | 57m 10s | CC

Discover how a documentary series became a media sensation 50 years ago and birthed a new television genre. AN AMERICAN FAMILY AT 50 revisits the original series, which chronicled seven months in the lives of the Loud family of Santa Barbara, California, and explores its enduring significance. Ten million viewers watched weekly, making the series watercooler conversation across the nation.

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