American Experience S12E11 — George Wallace: Settin' the Woods on Fire (1)

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American Experience•Season 12•Episode 11

George Wallace: Settin' the Woods on Fire (1)

6.6/10 · 12 votesApr 23, 200055 min

Ranked #14 of 15 in Season 12•−0.9 vs season avg

Discussion

A haunting two-part profile of George Wallace, who, says narrator Randy Quaid, "divided a nation and launched a conservative movement that transformed the country." Part 1 covers Wallace's career up to the death of his first wife, Lurleen, in 1968, just as he was embarking

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George Wallace: Settin' the Woods on Fire (1)

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Episode Summary

"George Wallace: Settin' the Woods on Fire (1)" is episode 11 of American Experience season 12. It scored 6.6/10 from 12 votes, ranking #14 of 15 episodes this season (season average 7.5). It aired on April 23, 2000.

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