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
1Harold Clurman: A Life of Theatre
90 minJul 3, 1989
The life of the renowned Broadway director and arts critic, as well as co-founder of New York's Group Theatre.
2Stella Adler: Awake and Dream!
90 minJul 10, 1989
A retrospective on the career of one of America's finest teachers of acting technique.
3Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong
90 minJul 31, 1989
The evolution and extraordinary musical creations of the nation's best-known jazz musician.
4James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket
90 minAug 14, 1989
The noted author, his battles against racism, and its expression in his books.
5Celebrating Bird: The Triumph of Charlie Parker
90 minAug 17, 1989
A biographical documentary on the short-lived career of brilliant jazz musician Charlie Parker. Features his only television appearance and rare concert footage. Includes cameos by such greats as Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonius Monk, and Charles Mingus.
6Jasper Johns: Ideas in Paint
90 minSep 11, 1989
The mind of a famed neo-abstractionist painter as it expresses itself on canvas.
7Mort Sahl: The Loyal Opposition
90 minSep 18, 1989
The biting comedic satire of Mort Sahl and his rise to prominence in the 1960s.
8W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult
90 minSep 25, 1989
The work of the provacative photographer for Life magazine.
9Harold Lloyd: The Third Genius
90 minNov 15, 1989
Profile of the comedy standout from the silent era who is often mentioned third behind Chaplin and Keaton.
10Milos Forman: Portrait
90 minDec 20, 1989
The movies of the Academy Award-winning motion picture maker.
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