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The American Short Story

Premiered 1977-04-05 1 season 1 eps

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.

Last Episode Aired 1977-04-05
S1E1 — 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.

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Colleen Dewhurst
Colleen Dewhurst
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