American Masters (Season 3)

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.

  • Poster for Lillian Gish: The Actor's Life for Me

    Lillian Gish: The Actor's Life for Me 0.0

    Air date: 1988-07-11

    Runtime: 90 min

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

  • Poster for A Duke Named Ellington

    A Duke Named Ellington 0.0

    Air date: 1988-07-18

    Runtime: 90 min

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

  • Poster for Andre Kertesz of the Cities

    Andre Kertesz of the Cities 0.0

    Air date: 1988-08-08

    Runtime: 90 min

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

  • Poster for Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul

    Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul 0.0

    Air date: 1988-08-22

    Runtime: 90 min

    Overview: Franklin's life - from gospel to Grammy Awards.

  • Poster for Rivera in America

    Rivera in America 0.0

    Air date: 1988-08-29

    Runtime: 90 min

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

  • Poster for Saint-Gaudens: Masque of the Golden Bowl

    Saint-Gaudens: Masque of the Golden Bowl 0.0

    Air date: 1988-09-05

    Runtime: 90 min

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

  • Poster for Neil Simon: Not Just for Laughs

    Neil Simon: Not Just for Laughs 0.0

    Air date: 1989-03-08

    Runtime: 90 min

    Overview: The whimsical work of the beloved playwright.

  • Poster for Broadway's Dreamers: The Legacy of the Group Theatre

    Broadway's Dreamers: The Legacy of the Group Theatre 6.0

    Air date: 1989-06-26

    Runtime: 90 min

    Overview: The story of "method" acting.

American Masters

Seasons

Season 1
Season 1
Episodes 12
Season 2
6.5 Season 2
Episodes 10
Season 3
6 Season 3
Episodes 8
Season 4
6.3 Season 4
Episodes 10
Season 5
7.4 Season 5
Episodes 8
Season 6
Season 6
Episodes 9
Season 7
Season 7
Episodes 3
Season 8
Season 8
Episodes 2
Season 9
7 Season 9
Episodes 4
Season 10
6 Season 10
Episodes 5
Season 11
Season 11
Episodes 5
Season 12
Season 12
Episodes 6
Season 13
Season 13
Episodes 7
Season 14
Season 14
Episodes 7
Season 15
Season 15
Episodes 8
Season 16
Season 16
Episodes 8
Season 17
Season 17
Episodes 8
Season 18
Season 18
Episodes 8
Season 19
Season 19
Episodes 8
Season 20
Season 20
Episodes 9
Season 21
Season 21
Episodes 9
Season 22
Season 22
Episodes 9
Season 23
Season 23
Episodes 8
Season 24
Season 24
Episodes 8
Season 25
Season 25
Episodes 9
Season 26
Season 26
Episodes 8
Season 27
Season 27
Episodes 5
Season 28
Season 28
Episodes 10
Season 29
Season 29
Episodes 8
Season 30
6 Season 30
Episodes 9
Season 31
Season 31
Episodes 10
Season 32
Season 32
Episodes 8
Season 33
Season 33
Episodes 12
Season 34
5.5 Season 34
Episodes 8
Season 35
Season 35
Episodes 10
Season 36
Season 36
Episodes 8
Season 37
Season 37
Episodes 9
Season 38
Season 38
Episodes 4
Specials
Specials
Episodes 1

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