American Masters
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.
Episodes
1Arthur Miller, Elia Kazan and the Blacklist
90 minSep 3, 2003
The dispute between one of America's most influential playwrights and a respected movie director over actions taken during the "red scare" of the 1950s.
2James Brown: Soul Survivor
90 minOct 29, 2003
The highs and lows of the life of James Brown, the colorful and controversial "Godfather of Soul".
3Cary Grant: A Class Apart
90 minJan 7, 2004
“Eternally elegant” screen superstar Cary Grant (1904-86) is profiled. Included are clips from his films and interviews with ex-wife Betsy Drake and widow Barbara Grant. There are also comments from biographers and film critics, and costars Eva Marie Saint and Martin Landau. Helen Mirren is the narrator, and Jeremy Northam provides the voice of Grant.
4Balanchine
90 minJan 14, 2004
A retrospective on the life and work of George Balanchine, a founder of American ballet.
5Judy Garland: By Myself
90 minFeb 25, 2004
A detailed examination of the celebrated vocalist's career, from her amazing successes to her self-doubts and personal problems.
6Henry Luce and Time-Life's America: A Vision of Empire
90 minApr 28, 2004
7Hank Williams: Honky Tonk Blues
90 minJun 23, 2004
The brief but impressive career of the man most responsible for defining what is modern "country music".
8Julia! America's Favorite Chef
57 minAug 18, 2004
Through an interview with Julia herself, filmed in her fabled kitchen, and rare images from the photo collection of Paul Child and from family photo albums, Julia Child is revealed as few have seen her before in this tribute and testament to a great American icon.
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