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American Playhouse•Season 1•Episode 10

The Great American Fourth of July and Other Disasters

7.6/10 · 273 votesMar 16, 198256 min

Ranked #7 of 17 in Season 1•+0.3 vs season avg

Teenage Ralph recounts the Fourth of July and similar chaoses with his family and friends. Based on the writings of Jean Shepherd.

Directed byRichard Bartlett

Written byJean Shepherd

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Seasons13

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Season 1 Episodes25

The Shady Hill Kidnapping

King of America

Seguin

Who Am I This Time?

Any Friend of Nicholas Nickleby Is a Friend of Mine

Come Along with Me

For colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf

Echoes and Silences

Fifth of July

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The Great American Fourth of July and Other Disasters

Pilgrim, Farewell

Northern Lights

Medal of Honor Rag

Working

Weekend

Private Contentment

My Palikari

Oppenheimer (1)

Oppenheimer (2)

Oppenheimer (3)

Oppenheimer (4)

Oppenheimer (5)

Oppenheimer (6)

Oppenheimer (7)

The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez

Crew3

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Richard Bartlett

Director

Jean Shepherd

Jean Shepherd

Writer

Jean Shepherd

Jean Shepherd

Short Story

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Episode Summary

"The Great American Fourth of July and Other Disasters" is episode 10 of American Playhouse season 1. It scored 7.6/10 from 273 votes, ranking #7 of 17 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Richard Bartlett and written by Jean Shepherd, it aired on March 16, 1982.

Next: E11 · Pilgrim, Farewell Best of Season 1