Great American Railroad Journeys Series 2 Episode 20 Memphis, Tennessee 2017
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Armed with his Appleton's Guide, Michael Portillo travels the lower Mississippi aboard a paddle steamer to hear about the life and work of former river boat captain, Samuel Clemens, better known as Mark Twain. In the city of Memphis, Tennessee, Michael visits the historic Elmwood Cemetery, where he uncovers the story of a devastating epidemic, which claimed the lives of thousands. He discovers one of the largest rail freight hubs in the United States and in the home of the blues, meets contemporary artist Cedric Burnside in studio before joining millions of Elvis fans at Graceland. An invitation to a duck palace and the honorary position of Duck Master carry curious responsibilities at the 19th-century Peabody Hotel.
- Released: 2017-02-17
- Runtime: 29 minutes
- Genre: Documentary
- Stars: Michael Portillo
- Director: John Comerford
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2. St Louis to Jefferson City, Missouri 2017-01-24
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3. Sedalia to Kansas City, Missouri 2017-01-25
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4. Kansas City to St Joseph, Missouri 2017-01-26
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5. Lawrence to Topeka, Kansas 2017-01-27
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6. Dodge City to Lamar, Colorado 2017-01-30
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9. Santa Fe to Acoma, New Mexico 2017-02-02
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11. The Twin Cities, St Paul 2017-02-06
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12. The Twin Cities, Minneapolis 2017-02-07
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14. Tomah to Portage, Wisconsin 2017-02-09
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15. Milwaukee to Racine, Wisconsin 2017-02-10
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16. Chicago, The Windy City 2017-02-13
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17. Chicago, US Rail Hub 2017-02-14
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18. Homewood to Champaign, Illinois 2017-02-15
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19. Mattoon, Illinois to Columbus, Kentucky 2017-02-16
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20. Memphis, Tennessee 2017-02-17
