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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

Lillian Gish: The Actor's Life for MeJul 11, 1988 · 1h 30m

The famed career of the silent movie actress and an examination of the role of women in film during that era of American cinema.

A Duke Named EllingtonJul 18, 1988 · 1h 30m

Detailed biography of the renowned jazz performer/conductor Duke Ellington and his band, including his easy-going grace and sophistication.

Andre Kertesz of the CitiesAug 8, 1988 · 1h 30m

A retrospective of the urban photography of Andre Kertesz, told by tracking him in the final years before his death.

Aretha Franklin: The Queen of SoulAug 22, 1988 · 1h 30m

Franklin's life - from gospel to Grammy Awards.

Rivera in AmericaAug 29, 1988 · 1h 30m

The murals and politics of the famed Mexican artist Diego Rivera.

Saint-Gaudens: Masque of the Golden BowlSep 5, 1988 · 1h 30m

A dramatic recreation of the work and career of a renowned sculptor, Augustus Saint-Gaudens

Neil Simon: Not Just for LaughsMar 8, 1989 · 1h 30m

The whimsical work of the beloved playwright.

Broadway's Dreamers: The Legacy of the Group TheatreJun 26, 1989 · 1h 30m

The story of "method" acting.