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American Playhouse•Season 1•Episode 2

King of America

4.2/10 · 29 votesJan 19, 198274 min

Ranked #17 of 17 in Season 1•−3.1 vs season avg

Hot-tempered Greek immigrant Andreas arrives in 1915 America, and finds work on a railroad. However, after giving his corrupt foreman Mekakis a savage beating, Andreas flees and makes his way west.

Directed byDezsö Magyar

Written byB. J. Merholz

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King of America

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

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Fifth of July

The Great American Fourth of July and Other Disasters

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Private Contentment

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Oppenheimer (1)

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Oppenheimer (5)

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The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez

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B. J. Merholz

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Dezsö Magyar

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Episode Summary

"King of America" is episode 2 of American Playhouse season 1. It scored 4.2/10 from 29 votes, ranking #17 of 17 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Dezsö Magyar and written by B. J. Merholz, it aired on January 19, 1982.

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