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American Masters (1986)

7.0 41 seasons 316 episodes Returning Series

Documentary

American Masters is a PBS television series which produces biographies on enduring writers, musicians, visual and performing artists, dramatists, filmmakers, and others who have left an indelible impression on the cultural landscape of the United States.

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Seasons & episodes

Private Conversations: On the Set of 'Death of a Salesman'Jun 23, 1986 · 1h 30m

A behind-the-scenes look at the filming of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman for television.

Philip Johnson, Self PortraitJun 30, 1986 · 1h 30m

One of America's best-known architects is profiled, with emphasis on his early career and his later movement away from minimalism.

Katherine Anne Porter: The Eye of MemoryJul 7, 1986 · 1h 30m

A biography of the well-known social critic and author Katherine Anne Porter.

The Unknown Chaplin (1)Jul 14, 1986 · 1h 30m

An in-depth treatment of the life and sensibilities of the innovative silent film superstar Charlie Chaplin.

The Unknown Chaplin (2)Jul 21, 1986 · 1h 30m

An in-depth treatment of the life and sensibilities of the innovative silent film superstar Charlie Chaplin.

The Unknown Chaplin (3)Jul 28, 1986 · 1h 30m

An in-depth treatment of the life and sensibilities of the innovative silent film superstar Charlie Chaplin.

Billie Holiday: The Long Night of Lady DayAug 4, 1986 · 1h 30m

A biography of Billie Holiday, one of America's most unique and emotional jazz singers and the tragic end of her life at an early age.

James Levine: A Life in MusicAug 11, 1986 · 1h 30m

The musical career of the long-time conductor of New York City's Metropolitan Opera as reflected by following his normal working day on cam…

Aaron Copland: A Self PortraitAug 18, 1986 · 1h 30m

One of America's signature classical composers and the unique elements he incorporated into his pieces.

Thomas Eakins: A Motion PortraitAug 25, 1986 · 1h 30m

The strikingly realistic and unsentimental paintings of the noted artist from Philadelphia.

Georgia O'KeeffeSep 1, 1986 · 1h 30m

A profile of the noted American artist originally produced to celebrate her 90th birthday.

Eugene O'Neill: A Glory of GhostsSep 8, 1986 · 1h 30m