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The Hillbilly Shakespeare (1945 – 1953)

See how the bluegrass sound spreads in post-war America, and meet honky-tonk star Hank Williams, whose songs of surprisingly emotional depth are derived from his troubled and tragically short life.

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  • Originally Aired September 17, 2019
  • Runtime 115 minutes
  • Network PBS
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Name Type Role
Dayton Duncan Writer
Ken Burns Director