Extras

American Experience

Annie Oakley's Moving Picture

Clip: S27 Ep3 | 28s

In 1894 Annie Oakley helped Thomas Edison with an experiment.

American Experience

A Day with Thomas A. Edison

Clip: S27 Ep3 | 15m 52s

In 1922, a film crew came to West Orange, NJ to document Thomas Edison's typical day.

American Experience

Beyond the Doc: Edison's Inventions

Clip: S27 Ep3 | 2m 40s

Go Beyond the Doc to learn about Thomas Edison's lesser-known inventions.

American Experience

The Black Maria

Clip: S27 Ep3 | 2m 39s

Edison tests his new motion picture camera. Premiering Jan. 27 on PBS.

American Experience

Edison and Competition

Clip: S27 Ep3 | 3m 4s

Thomas Edison saw competition as an essential part of invention. Premiering Jan. 27 on PBS

American Experience

Edison, Chapter 1

Clip: S27 Ep3 | 9m 22s

Before he was a legendary inventor, Thomas Edison was a telegraph operator.

American Experience

Edison Preview

Preview: S27 Ep3 | 30s

The story of the Father of Invention. Premieres January 27, 2015 on PBS.

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Edison's Electric Light

Clip: S27 Ep3 | 2m 27s

Edison unveiled his electric light on New Year's Eve 1879. Premiering Jan. 27 on PBS.

American Experience

Electrifying Manhattan

Clip: S27 Ep3 | 2m 59s

Edison and team work to electrify Lower Manhattan in 1881. Premiering Jan. 27 on PBS.

American Experience

The Kinetoscope

Clip: S27 Ep3 | 3m 32s

Edison's kinetoscope was a novelty not to be missed. Premiering Jan. 27 on PBS.

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The Phonograph

Clip: S27 Ep3 | 2m 14s

Edison's phonograph was a sensation. Premiering Jan. 27 on PBS.