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.
American Masters (Season 16)
Goldwyn: The Man and His Movies 0.0
Air date: 2001-10-07
Runtime: 90 min
Overview: The story of the dreams and accomplishments of Samuel Goldwyn, a determined immigrant who founded a Hollywood movie dynasty.
F. Scott Fitzgerald: Winter Dreams 0.0
Air date: 2001-10-14
Runtime: 90 min
Overview: An examination of the themes and characters of the noted novelist.
Richard Rodgers: The Sweetest Sounds 0.0
Air date: 2001-10-21
Runtime: 90 min
Overview: The remarkable songs of America's best-known composer of music for the stage.
Quincy Jones: In the Pocket 0.0
Air date: 2001-11-18
Runtime: 90 min
Overview: Profile of the career of the ground-breaking musician and producer.
Good Rockin' Tonight: The Legacy of Sun Records 0.0
Air date: 2001-11-28
Runtime: 90 min
Overview: The story of how Sam Phillips founded the record company that pulled together some of the early legends of American Rock 'n' Roll.
Merce Cunningham: A Lifetime of Dance 0.0
Air date: 2001-12-16
Runtime: 90 min
Overview: A biography of one of the 20th century's most innovative choreographers.
Ralph Ellison: An American Journey 0.0
Air date: 2002-02-19
Runtime: 90 min
Overview: The impact of African-American author Ellison on the state of culture and literature in the United States.
Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer 0.0
Air date: 2002-03-01
Runtime: 90 min
Overview: The colorful life of the choreographer and performer who has often been acknowledged as America's most powerful and athletic dancer.
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