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The American Short Story

Drama

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.

Episodes

Cast

Season 1

Bernice Bobs Her Hair

1. Bernice Bobs Her Hair

5th Apr 1977

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.

First air date

5th Apr 1977

Last air date

5th Apr 1977

Status

Returning Series

Type

Scripted

Original language

en

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