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The Italian Americans

Season 1 Episode 3: Loyal Americans (1930–1945)

Italian-American influence plays a pivotal role in shaping various aspects of American society, extending to labor, politics, sports, and entertainment.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 La Famiglia Roots (1880 – 1910)

1. La Famiglia Roots (1880 – 1910)

Aired: Feb 17, 2015

Italian communities thrive in urban America during the late 19th century, wit...

Episode 2 Becoming American (1914–1930)

2. Becoming American (1914–1930)

Aired: Feb 17, 2015

The early 20th century sees a mass exodus of millions of Italians fleeing the...

Episode 3 Loyal Americans (1930–1945)

3. Loyal Americans (1930–1945)

Aired: Feb 24, 2015

Italian-American influence plays a pivotal role in shaping various aspects of...

Episode 4 The American Dream (1945 to present day)

4. The American Dream (1945 to present day)

Aired: Feb 24, 2015

Tensions between fame and scandal arise as Italian-American crooners, includi...

Main Cast

Stanley TucciNarrator

Info about The Italian Americans

Current Status: Ended

Network: PBS

Genres:Documentary