In the highly anticipated Greg Kinnear/Katie Holmes movie premiere of “The Kennedys” in April, Reelz Channel is debuting a half-hour special that explores the enduring impact that the Kennedy family has had on American culture. The half-hour “The Kennedys in Culture” discusses how this iconic family has influenced media, fashion and politics, and how the family who seemingly has everything has been so beset by tragedy. “The Kennedys in Culture” premieres this Saturday, March 19 at 11:30am ET/ 8:30am PT and 1:30am ET/ 10:30pm PT with a second airing on Wednesday, March 23 at 12:30pm ET/ 9:30am PT and 5:30pm ET/ 2:30pm PT on Reelz Channel.
“The Kennedys” movie premiere week schedule on Reelz Channel was also announced as follows:
Episode 1 on Sunday, April 3 at 8pm ET/PT
The Kennedys rally to put Jack in the White House but their difficult past illuminates a deeper struggle.
Episode 2 on Sunday, April 3 at 9pm ET/PT
The Presidential election comes down to the wire; Bobby tells Joe Sr. he’s leaving politics.
Episodes 1 and 2 on Monday, April 4 at 8pm ET/PT
Episode 1 at 8pm ET/PT (premiere)
Episode 2 at 9pm ET/PT (premiere)
Episode 3 on Tuesday, April 5 at 8pm ET/PT (Repeats at 9pm)
When the Bay of Pigs invasion proves disastrous, JFK makes a difficult decision he must later atone for.
Episode 3 at 8pm ET/PT (premiere)
Episode 3 at 9pm ET/PT (repeats)
Episode 4 on Wednesday, April 6
The Russians build a wall separating East and West Berlin while Bobby prepares to go after Sam Giancana.
Episode 4 at 8pm ET/PT (premiere)
Episode 4 at 9pm ET/PT (repeats)
Episode 5 on Thursday, April 7
Riots over desegregation in the South force JFK to act. Jackie’s use of amphetamines continues. Joe Sr. suffers a stroke.
Episode 5 at 8pm ET/PT (premiere)
Episode 5 at 9pm ET/PT (repeats)
Episodes 1-6 on Saturday, April 9
Six back-to-back episodes starting at 2pm ET/ 11am PT
Episodes 1-6 on Sunday, April 10
Six back-to-back episodes starting at 1pm ET/ 10am ET
Episode 7 on Sunday, April 10
Jack and Jackie suffer the loss of their newborn child; she and JFK are in Dallas on that fateful day in November.
Episode 7 at 8pm ET/PT (premiere)
Episode 7 at 1am ET/10pm PT (repeats)
Episode 8 on Sunday, April 10
Bobby blames himself for his brother’s death. Five years later, tragedy strikes again.
Episode 8 at 9pm ET/PT (premiere)
Episode 8 at 2am ET/11pm PT (Repeats)