“The Hillbilly Shakespeare” (1945 – 1953)
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About the Episode
See how the bluegrass sound spreads in post-war America, and meet honky-tonk star Hank Williams, whose songs of surprising emotional depth are derived from his troubled and tragically short life.
Aired:
09/14/19
| Expires: | Runtime: 1hr 53m 14s