The Wright Stuff

7.8/10 · 34 votesFeb 12, 199655 min

Ranked #2 of 9 in Season 8•+0.5 vs season avg

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Theirs is a quintessential American story of two midwestern boys who believed they could break the barrier of the air, succeeding where others with government grants and engineering educations had failed. Their remarkable breakthroughs in design and engineering shaped the course of the twentieth century.

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Episode Summary

"The Wright Stuff" is episode 8 of American Experience season 8. It scored 7.8/10 from 34 votes, ranking #2 of 9 episodes this season (season average 7.3). It aired on February 12, 1996.

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