An American Family
Series Overview
Originally intended as a chronicle of the daily life of the Louds, a Santa Barbara upper-middle-class family, the groundbreaking program documented the breakup of the family via the separation and subsequent divorce of parents Bill and Pat Loud.
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1 Season • 12 Episodes
60 min per episode
1973 – 1973
Premiered: Thu, Jan 11, 1973
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 12: “Episode 12”
Grant and his rock group audition for Santa Barbara Lounge. Bill meets Delilah in his office and asks her to deliver a pair boots and a dress that he bought for Pat. Over drinks with a friend, Bill talks about the breakup of his marriage and his feelings about Lance and the other children. Pat also talks about the divorce with two of her friends and reveals her tentative plans for the future.
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Cast & Creators
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Susan Raymond, Alan Raymond
Pat Cook, David Hanser, Ken Werner
Craig Gilbert, Curtis W. Davis
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Craig Gilbert
Producer
Susan Raymond
Director
Alan Raymond
Director
Pat Cook
Editor
David Hanser
Editor
Ken Werner
Editor
Eleanor Hamerow
Editor
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What is An American Family about?
Originally intended as a chronicle of the daily life of the Louds, a Santa Barbara upper-middle-class family, the groundbreaking program documented the breakup of the family via the separation and subsequent divorce of parents Bill and Pat Loud.
How many seasons does An American Family have?
An American Family comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in An American Family?
Key cast members in An American Family include Pat Loud, Bill Loud, Lance Loud, Kevin Loud, Grant Loud.
Who created or directed An American Family?
An American Family was developed and directed by Susan Raymond, Alan Raymond.