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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12 episodes
1. Private Conversations: On the Set of 'Death of a Salesman'A behind-the-scenes look at the filming of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman for television.TV-14CC1 h 30 minJun 23, 1986
2. Philip Johnson, Self PortraitOne of America's best-known architects is profiled, with emphasis on his early career and his later movement away from minimalism.TV-14CC1 h 30 minJun 30, 1986
3. Katherine Anne Porter: The Eye of MemoryA biography of the well-known social critic and author Katherine Anne Porter.TV-14CC1 h 30 minJul 7, 1986
4. The Unknown Chaplin (1)An in-depth treatment of the life and sensibilities of the innovative silent film superstar Charlie Chaplin.TV-14CC1 h 30 minJul 14, 1986- 5. The Unknown Chaplin (2)An in-depth treatment of the life and sensibilities of the innovative silent film superstar Charlie Chaplin.TV-14CC1 h 30 minJul 21, 1986
- 6. The Unknown Chaplin (3)An in-depth treatment of the life and sensibilities of the innovative silent film superstar Charlie Chaplin.TV-14CC1 h 30 minJul 28, 1986
7. Billie Holiday: The Long Night of Lady DayA 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.TV-14CC1 h 30 minAug 4, 1986
8. James Levine: A Life in MusicThe musical career of the long-time conductor of New York City's Metropolitan Opera as reflected by following his normal working day on camera.TV-14CC1 h 30 minAug 11, 1986
9. Aaron Copland: A Self PortraitOne of America's signature classical composers and the unique elements he incorporated into his pieces.TV-14CC1 h 30 minAug 18, 1986
10. Thomas Eakins: A Motion PortraitThe strikingly realistic and unsentimental paintings of the noted artist from Philadelphia.TV-14CC1 h 30 minAug 25, 1986
11. Georgia O'KeeffeA profile of the noted American artist originally produced to celebrate her 90th birthday.TV-14CC1 h 30 minSep 1, 1986
12. Eugene O'Neill: A Glory of GhostsNo synopsis available yet.TV-14CC1 h 30 minSep 8, 1986
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American Masters
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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.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Susan Lacy
- Studio
- Eagle Rock Entertainment, Thirteen
