Series synopsis
1969 is an American documentary television series that premiered on ABC on April 23, 2019. It ended on May 28, 2019.
The six-part series features gripping first-hand accounts of how the year's events came together at the same dizzying, chaotic time.
Premise
The six-part series features gripping first-hand accounts of how the year's events came together at the same dizzying, chaotic time.
Cast and characters
Guest cast
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | April 23, 2019 | May 28, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Moon Shot In July 1969 when Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins traveled to the moon and planted the American flag on the lunar surface, it brought the nation and the world together. Though the billions spent on the moon shot were controversial, especially among civil rights leaders, it would make America the world leader in technology. |
April 23, 2019 |
| 2 |
Manson Girls Two women describe the journeys that led each of them to join the so-called "Manson Family." |
April 30, 2019 |
| 3 |
The Girl in the Car The story of Mary Jo Kopechne, who died in a car accident traveling with Sen. Ted Kennedy. |
May 7, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ABC |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 23, 2019 |
| Last aired | May 28, 2019 |
| Runtime | 42 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 22:00:00 |