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An American Family

An American Family

Originally intended as a chronicle of the daily life of the Louds — an upper-middle-class family in Santa Barbara, California — the groundbreaking program documented the break-up of the family via the separation and subsequent divorce of parents Bill and Pat Loud.

Created ByCraig Gilbert
StatusEnded
Original NameAn American Family
First Air DateJanuary 11, 1973
Last Air DateMarch 29, 1973
Seasons1
Episodes12
Episode Runtime1h 0min
LanguageEnglish
Original LanguageEnglish
Production Countries
Production Companies
NetworksPBS
Episode 12
S01E12

Episode 12

Grant and his rock group audition for a job at a Santa Barbara Lounge. Bill meets Delilah in his office and asks her to deliver a pair boots and a dress that he bought for Pat. At the Loud home, Pat tries on Bill's gifts and decides that she doesn't like them. Over drinks with a friend, Bill talks about the breakup of his marriage and his feelings about Lance and the other children. Pat also talks about the divorce with two of her friends and reveals her tentative plans for the future. [58 minutes]

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