Episode

American Masters: Mort Sahl: The Loyal Opposition

Name: American Masters: Mort Sahl: The Loyal Opposition
Released: 1989-09-18
Duration: 90 min
Cast: Hillary Clinton, Mike Nichols, Gloria Steinem, Steve Martin, Scarlett Johansson

American MastersSeason 41989-09-18

Overview

The biting comedic satire of Mort Sahl and his rise to prominence in the 1960s.

Details

Series: American Masters
Season: Season 4
Episode: Episode 7
Air date: 1989-09-18
Runtime: 90 min

Episode context

Mort Sahl: The Loyal Opposition is Episode 7 in Season 4 of American Masters. It aired on 1989-09-18. The runtime is 90 min.

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