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Why is the English spoken by Maine lobstermen so different from thatscene from the broadcast spoken by cowboys in Texas? Does Spanish pose a threat to English as the dominant language in America? And what on earth do yins, wickety wack, ayuh, catty whompus, and stomping it clean mean?
Robert MacNeil travels cross-country to answer these questions and examine the dynamic state of American English – a language rich with regional variety, strong global impact and cultural controversy.
First Air Date : Jan 05, 2005
Last Air date : Jan 05, 2005
Episode : 3 Episode
Season : 1 Season
Runtime: 26:14 minutes
Studio: PBS
Country: United States of America
Cast: Robert MacNeil