American Anthem (2005)

Synopsis: The history of the American national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner," is a fascinating and inspiring tale, explored here in intricate and exhaustive detail. Robert Conrad, star of the cult TV... The history of the American national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner," is a fascinating and inspiring tale, explored here in intricate and exhaustive detail. Robert Conrad, star of the cult TV favorite WILD WILD WEST, hosts this tour of the country's brief but eventful life, whose auspicious beginning was marked by amateur poet Francis Scott Key's paean to the American spirit. Penned during the bombardment of Fort McHenry in the War of 1812, when the country was still on its first legs, the "Star Spangled Banner" has been the subject of much debate and controversy over the years. It remains for many, however, a symbol of patriotism, hope, and freedom that has endured the test of time. [More]