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- An ironic look at what it is like to be beautiful for a woman (and handsome for a few men) in the Paris of the late twenties.
- One of the major American architectural minds of the twentieth century, Philip Johnson has played an enormous role in both understanding and creating the urban skylines of the country.
- The Grammy-winning bassist Israel "Cachao" Lopez died on March 2008, almost 90-years old. A maestro of legendary status ultimately considered one of the greatest Afro-Cuban musicians of all time.
- Examine the dramatic life of writer/activist Alice Walker, author of The Color Purple. Her story is told, and includes interviews with Steven Spielberg, Danny Glover, Quincy Jones, Howard Zinn, Gloria Steinem, Sapphire and Walker herself.
- 1985– TV-148.3 (14)TV EpisodeWhen Allen Ginsberg, Jack Kerouac and William Burroughs met in New York City in the 1940's, they had no intention of starting a social revolution. According to Ginsberg, "We were just trying to propose our own souls to ourselves."
- From painting to photos to collage, lithographs and set design, it seems artist David Hockney has done it all. The Colors of Music explores the painter's set designs while providing personal and career highlights.
- Harold Clurman: A Life of Theatre profiles the career of celebrated director/producer Harold Clurman.
- 1985– 1h 3mTV-147.0 (15)TV EpisodeExclusive interview with Mexican-American photographer Pedro E. Guerrero explores his life and work. He collaborated with iconic American artists of the 20th century, becoming one of the most sought-after photographers of the "Mad Men" era
- 1985– TV-147.5 (15)TV EpisodeCo-founder of The Paris Review, George Plimpton (1927-2003) was a fascinated and fascinating journalist who lived fully, strangely and incredibly. With George Plimpton's own narration, the film includes extensive archival footage.
- For Lon Chaney, the art of acting was the art of continual transformation. His gift for playing a vast array of characters even made him the subject of a popular joke at the time: "Don't step on that spider. It might be Lon Chaney!"
- The managing director of a Paris department store has a bright idea: replacing the dummies in the windows by living models. Three of his employees accept to spend their days in front of eager onlookers: Lucie posing as the newly married lady, her real-life fiancé as her young husband and Henry as Lucie's lover, while presenting the various goods sold in the store. Well, "posing" is not the right term because reality soon proves stronger than (commercial) fiction.
- Director and music journalist Cameron Crowe creates a definitive portrait of the seminal band carved from never-before-seen footage, recent band interviews, and concert footage.
- This intimate portrait of maverick painter and print-maker Elizabeth Murray explores the relationship between her family life and career, and reconsiders her place in contemporary art history.
- The life of Mexican muralist José Clemente Orozco (1883-1949), a life filled with drama, adversity, and triumph, is one of the great stories of the modern era.
- 1985– TV-146.5 (19)TV EpisodeAllowed unprecedented access to Philip Glass' working process, filmmaker Scott Hicks gives us a singular revelation into the life of the composer.
- One of the few women recognized as central to the New York art scene, she had over 20 group shows scheduled for 1970 in addition to being chosen for a cover article in ArtForum Magazine.
- American Masters explores the life and career of Pulitzer Prize- and National Book Award-winning novelist Philip Roth.
- 1985– 1h 44mTV-146.9 (22)TV EpisodeA probing and in-depth portrait of violinist Yehudi Menuhin as a prodigy, musician, husband, father, and teacher.
- This film takes the audience on a year-long ride with Joan Rivers in her 76th year of life; it peels away the mask of an iconic comedian, laying bare both the struggle and thrill of living life as a ground-breaking female performer.
- This episode page reflects the reshowing of the original title Richard Linklater: Dream Is Destiny (2016) as part of the American Masters Series
- An outspoken political activist and singer-songwriter, Holly Near's music and life story illustrate how song can have the power to send a clarion call and influence the course of social justice.
- The journey of one of the greatest choral music conductors in the world. With no formal training, Robert Shaw achieved success in popular music and later became legendary for his interpretations of classical music's choral masterpieces.
- An updated version of Mary McDonagh Murphy's documentary - Hey, Boo: Harper Lee and 'To Kill a Mockingbird' (2010). Renamed and originally aired on American Masters season 26 as 'Harper Lee: Hey, Boo' (2012).
- Twyla Moves explores the life of dancer, director and choreographer Twyla Tharp. From historical footage to the present day, the film traces her influential career while providing an intimate look at her famously rigorous creative process.
- 1985– TV-147.3 (29)TV EpisodeSaarinen designed National Historic Landmarks such as St. Louis Gateway Arch and General Motors Technical Center and also modernist pedestal furniture. This influential American architect's life was cut short by his sudden death at age 51.
- The mysterious life and mind of Pulitzer Prize-winning author and poet N. Scott Momaday, a formative voice of the Native American Renaissance in art and literature.
- 1985– TV-146.7 (29)TV EpisodeDiscover the life and work of Garry Winogrand, the epic storyteller in pictures who harnessed the serendipity of the streets to capture the American 1960s-70s. His "snapshot aesthetic" is now the universal language of contemporary image making.
- The life and career of Michael Tilson Thomas, music director of the San Francisco Symphony, founder and artistic director of the New World Symphony and conductor laureate of the London Symphony Orchestra.
- The life and career of choreographer Alvin Ailey, whose dances focus on the Black experience, interviews with those close to him and a glimpse into his dance studios.
- Six women trailblazers help shape American politics at the turn of the 20th century; narrator Julianna Margulies.
- The multi-faceted career of pioneering Chinese-American artist Tyrus Wong who overcame prejudice and racism to inspire other Asian-Americans and innovate the craft of movie storyboarding.
- Explore the remarkable life and legacy of late feminist author Ursula K. Le Guin whose groundbreaking work, including "The Left Hand of Darkness," transformed American literature by bringing science fiction into the literary mainstream.
- This episode page reflects the re-showing of the original title A Letter to Elia (2010) as part of the American Masters Series
- This inspiring new documentary provides an intimate and unprecedented look into the remarkable life of Itzhak Perlman, widely considered the world's greatest violinist.
- Between 1980-1990, Keith Haring became an art world celebrity and a pop culture icon with his distinctive and recognizable artwork style. We hear Haring's own words from previously unheard interviews recorded by John Gruen.
- 1985– TV-148.2 (36)TV EpisodeDive into the career of the legendary blues guitarist, a pioneer of Chicago's West Side sound and major influence on rock titans like Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton. Featuring new performances and interviews with Carlos Santana and more.
- Pasty Cline defined modern country music by using her singular talent and heart-wrenching emotional depth to break down barriers of gender, class and genre. In her life she set a standard of authenticity towards which artists still strive.
- With access to Wyeth's family members, and never-before-seen archival materials from the family's personal collection and of Wyeth's studies, drawings and paintings, American Masters presents the most complete portrait of the artist yet.
- This episode page reflects the reshowing of the original title Basquiat: Rage to Riches (2017) as part of the American Masters Series
- A look at the life and work of author Amy Tan.
- Playwright, librettist, scriptwriter and outspoken LGBTQ activist Terrence McNally has long believed in the power of the arts to transform society and make a difference. The film lifts the curtain on the life, career and inspirations of the complicated and brilliant Emmy- and four-time Tony Award-winning writer.
- 1985– TV-147.8 (40)TV EpisodeThe life and career of jazz trumpeter Doc Severinsen, leader of the band for "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson," who continued a schedule of touring and performing into his 90's.
- 1985– 1h 24mTV-146.9 (40)TV EpisodeDiscover the man behind the award. A journalist who became a media mogul with an outspoken, cantankerous editorial voice and two best-selling newspapers, Joseph Pulitzer championed what he regarded as the sacred role of the free press in a democracy.
- The artistry of violin virtuoso Jascha Heifetz is examined with help from Itzhak Perlman, students, archival performances and home movies.
- Pulitzer Prize-winning author Toni Morrison's life, her works, and the themes she confronted throughout her literary career.
- The life and work of neurologist and storyteller Oliver Sacks, whose work redefined people's understanding of the brain.
- 1985– TV-147.1 (45)TV EpisodeIn 1940, a young painter named Robert Motherwell came to New York City and joined a group of artists including Jackson Pollock, Willem de Kooning, Mark Rothko and Franz Kline - who set out to change the face of American painting.
- This portrait of the magician Ricky Jay delves into the mysterious world of sleight-of-hand and its small circle of devotees. Jay is also a best-selling author, historian, actor and a leading collector of antiquarian books and artifacts.
- 1985– 1h 32mTV-146.8 (46)TV EpisodeLe Clercq's friend describes the lack of respect the former ballerina was shown, most likely because she was in a wheelchair. Le Clercq used humor as a comeback to set the offender straight about her abilities.