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Act One
An American Girl Turns 18
Sylvia's parents are immigrants who want her to be a traditional girl. (17 minutes)
Act Two
33 Million Dollar Box
Barry Miller, a Cincinnati millionaire who robbed a bank — and was caught. Alex Blumberg reports. (13 minutes)
Act Three
The Feeling You Want, And The Feeling You Get
David Cale's Lillian. Mild sexual content in this story. (26 minutes)
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