American Masters
American Masters

American Masters (1986)

7.5 (22 votes)
40 Seasons
June 23, 1986
English
Documentary

Synopsis

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.

Creator

Susan Lacy, Michael Kantor

Network

PBS

Episodes

Episodes

Private Conversations: On the Set of 'Death of a Salesman'
E1

Private Conversations: On the Set of 'Death of a Salesman'

Jun 23, 1986
90 min

A behind-the-scenes look at the filming of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman for television.

Philip Johnson, Self Portrait
E2

Philip Johnson, Self Portrait

Jun 30, 1986
90 min

One of America's best-known architects is profiled, with emphasis on his early career and his later movement away from minimalism.

Katherine Anne Porter: The Eye of Memory
E3

Katherine Anne Porter: The Eye of Memory

Jul 7, 1986
90 min

A biography of the well-known social critic and author Katherine Anne Porter.

The Unknown Chaplin (1)
E4

The Unknown Chaplin (1)

Jul 14, 1986
90 min

An in-depth treatment of the life and sensibilities of the innovative silent film superstar Charlie Chaplin.

The Unknown Chaplin (2)
E5

The Unknown Chaplin (2)

Jul 21, 1986
90 min

An in-depth treatment of the life and sensibilities of the innovative silent film superstar Charlie Chaplin.

The Unknown Chaplin (3)
E6

The Unknown Chaplin (3)

Jul 28, 1986
90 min

An in-depth treatment of the life and sensibilities of the innovative silent film superstar Charlie Chaplin.

Billie Holiday: The Long Night of Lady Day
E7

Billie Holiday: The Long Night of Lady Day

Aug 4, 1986
90 min

A biography of Billie Holiday, one of America's most unique and emotional jazz singers and the tragic end of her life at an early age.

James Levine: A Life in Music
E8

James Levine: A Life in Music

Aug 11, 1986
90 min

The musical career of the long-time conductor of New York City's Metropolitan Opera as reflected by following his normal working day on camera.

Aaron Copland: A Self Portrait
E9

Aaron Copland: A Self Portrait

Aug 18, 1986
90 min

One of America's signature classical composers and the unique elements he incorporated into his pieces.

Thomas Eakins: A Motion Portrait
E10

Thomas Eakins: A Motion Portrait

Aug 25, 1986
90 min

The strikingly realistic and unsentimental paintings of the noted artist from Philadelphia.

Georgia O'Keeffe
E11

Georgia O'Keeffe

Sep 1, 1986
90 min

A profile of the noted American artist originally produced to celebrate her 90th birthday.

Eugene O'Neill: A Glory of Ghosts
E12

Eugene O'Neill: A Glory of Ghosts

Sep 8, 1986
90 min

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Original Title

American Masters

Status

Returning Series

Seasons

40

Episodes

311

Production

Eagle Rock Entertainment, Thirteen