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American Playhouse•Season 1•Episode 12

Northern Lights

Mar 30, 198289 min

On a North Dakota wheat farm at the turn of the 20th century, Ray Sorenson builds his world around childhood sweetheart Inga. Then Ray sees his plans come apart when the bank forecloses on his family's farm.

Directed byRob Nilsson, John Hanson

Written byRob Nilsson, John Hanson

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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

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

Crew4

Rob Nilsson

Rob Nilsson

Director

Rob Nilsson

Rob Nilsson

Writer

John Hanson

John Hanson

Writer

John Hanson

John Hanson

Director

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Episode Summary

"Northern Lights" is episode 12 of American Playhouse season 1. Directed by Rob Nilsson, John Hanson and written by Rob Nilsson, John Hanson, it aired on March 30, 1982.

Next: E13 · Medal of Honor Rag Best of Season 1