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The American Short Story

The American Short Story

1977•Drama
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Six-episode series of filmed adaptations of fiction by nine American authors, from Ambrose Bierce to John Updike. The stories deal with recurring themes in life. Produced by Learning in Focus.

StatusReturning Series
LanguageEN
First Air DateApr 5, 1977

Episodes

E1

Bernice Bobs Her Hair

A buck-toothed wallflower is taught how to entice young men, only to realize how false and cruel the world really is. Her revenge is bittersweet.

Apr 5, 1977

Actors

Colleen Dewhurst

Colleen Dewhurst

Self - Host

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