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American Playhouse•Season 2•Episode 12

The Rothko Conspiracy

7.4/10 · 13 votesMay 3, 198360 min

Ranked #6 of 8 in Season 2•−0.1 vs season avg

A dramatization of the fight over the estate of artist Mark Rothko, who killed himself in 1970.

Directed byPaul Watson

Written byMichael Baker

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Episode Summary

"The Rothko Conspiracy" is episode 12 of American Playhouse season 2. It scored 7.4/10 from 13 votes, ranking #6 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Paul Watson and written by Michael Baker, it aired on May 3, 1983.

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