American Experience

Documentary

TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today.

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Status

Returning Series

Original Name

American Experience

First Air Date

October 4, 1988

Last Air Date

March 31, 2025

Seasons

37

Episodes

397

Language

English

Production Companies

GBH

Networks

PBS

S37E03

Mr. Polaroid

Before the iPhone, the Polaroid camera let people instantly chronicle their lives. Along with instant photo mania, its company culture became the model for Silicon Valley. Mr. Polaroid is the story of Edwin Land, the man behind the camera.

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