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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

Harold Clurman: A Life of TheatreJul 3, 1989 · 1h 30m

The life of the renowned Broadway director and arts critic, as well as co-founder of New York's Group Theatre.

Stella Adler: Awake and Dream!Jul 10, 1989 · 1h 30m

A retrospective on the career of one of America's finest teachers of acting technique.

Satchmo: The Life of Louis ArmstrongJul 31, 1989 · 1h 30m

The evolution and extraordinary musical creations of the nation's best-known jazz musician.

James Baldwin: The Price of the TicketAug 14, 1989 · 1h 30m

The noted author, his battles against racism, and its expression in his books.

Celebrating Bird: The Triumph of Charlie ParkerAug 17, 1989 · 1h 30m

A biographical documentary on the short-lived career of brilliant jazz musician Charlie Parker. Features his only television appearance and…

Jasper Johns: Ideas in PaintSep 11, 1989 · 1h 30m

The mind of a famed neo-abstractionist painter as it expresses itself on canvas.

Mort Sahl: The Loyal OppositionSep 18, 1989 · 1h 30m

The biting comedic satire of Mort Sahl and his rise to prominence in the 1960s.

W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made DifficultSep 25, 1989 · 1h 30m

The work of the provacative photographer for Life magazine.

Harold Lloyd: The Third GeniusNov 15, 1989 · 1h 30m

Profile of the comedy standout from the silent era who is often mentioned third behind Chaplin and Keaton.

Milos Forman: PortraitDec 20, 1989 · 1h 30m

The movies of the Academy Award-winning motion picture maker.