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The Reagans

The Reagans

The Reagans

The Reagans

Control the myth and you control the masses.

2020 - 2020•1 season•4 episodes•~54m•

★6.6(10 ratings)

Documentary

Overview

A four-part documentary series that explores the many surprisingly unexamined aspects of the Reagan White House, and how Nancy Reagan's paper-doll image was at odds with the power she ultimately wielded throughout her husband's presidency.

Creators

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Main Cast

Ronald Reagan

Ronald Reagan

Self (archive footage)

Nancy Reagan

Nancy Reagan

Self (archive footage)

Ron Reagan

Ron Reagan

Self - Interviewee

Full Crew

Production

Executive Producer: Corey Reeser
Executive Producer: Stephen J. Morrison
Executive Producer: Matt Tyrnauer
Executive Producer: Vinnie Malhotra
Co-Executive Producer:

Music & Sound

Original Music Composer: Lorne Balfe

Editing

Editor: Andrea Lewis

Keywords

usa presidentcold warusa politicsiran–contra affairswitching political party

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Did You Know?

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The show's tagline is: "Control the myth and you control the masses."

#2

The series spans 1 season with 4 episodes in total (avg. 4 per season).

#3

Each episode runs approximately 54 minutes.

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Originally aired on Showtime.

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Executive produced by Corey Reeser, Stephen J. Morrison, Matt Tyrnauer.

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Rating

6.6/10

Good

10 votes

TV Show Facts

Original Name:

The Reagans

Status:

Ended

In Production:

No

Age Rating:

TV-PG

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United States of America

First Episode:

11/15/2020

Last Episode:

12/6/2020

Networks:

Showtime

Production Companies:

Altimeter Films

Showtime Documentary Films

Showtime Documentary Films

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