Episode
Mrs. America: Phyllis & Fred & Brenda & Marc
Overview
Phyllis and Fred Schlafly debate superstar Feminist couple Brenda and Marc Feigan-Fasteau on television.
Details
- Series
- Mrs. America
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 5
- Air date
- 2020-04-29
- Runtime
- 53 min
Episode context
Phyllis & Fred & Brenda & Marc is Episode 5 in Miniseries of Mrs. America. It aired on 2020-04-29. The runtime is 53 min.
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Episode 9: Reagan
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