The Appalachians: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

The vast Appalachia region stretches across 13 states and is home to more than 23 million people, yet it may be the least understood culture in America. Appalachia has existed for generations as a region apart, isolated physically and culturally by its rugged mountains. The ethnically diverse Appalachian people - including many of the country's first immigrants - played a profound, and often overlooked, part in the nation's history and cultural and economic development. The Appalachians is a comprehensive historical and cultural overview of this distinctive region. This three-part series documents the unique legacy, courage, character, arts, and culture of the central and southern Appalachian people. The film includes the work of outstanding Appalachian historians and scholars, writers, and musicians, including Ricky Skaggs, Loretta Lynn, and traditional folk artists from the region.

Series details

• Title: The Appalachians
• Format: Documentary
• Language: English
• Genres: History
• Premiere date: 2005-04-11
• Final broadcast date listed: 2005-04-11
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Network listed by TVmaze: PBS
• Network country: United States
• Typical episode runtime: 60 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 44855
• IMDb ID: tt0783320
• TVDB ID: 164701

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2005-04-11; final listed air date 2005-04-11; episode order: 3.

Source and licence

Adapted from The Appalachians on TVmaze. The synopsis is reproduced as plain text; catalogue facts, cast and season records are selected and reformatted. This adapted text is available under CC BY-SA 4.0, following the TVmaze API licence. Network and web-channel credits identify the service listed in this source; they do not establish current streaming availability.