Documentary series focusing on great American artists and personalities.
Since its premiere in 1986, this Emmy-winning documentary series has presented hundreds of hours comprising profiles of outstanding American cultural artists. Past subjects have included Charlie Chaplin, Helen Hayes, pop icon Andy Warhol, singer Billie Holiday, and Composer and Conductor Leonard Bernstein.
Aired: Jan 3, 2017 Film legend Sidney Lumet (1924-2011) tells his own story in a never-before-se...
2. Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise
Aired: Feb 21, 2017Singer, dancer, activist and writer Maya Angelou inspired generations with bo...
Aired: Mar 1, 2017 Pasty Cline defined modern country music by using her singular talent and hea...
4. James Beard: America's First Foodie
Aired: May 19, 2017Today's American food movement can be traced back to one man: cookbook author...
5. Jacques Pépin: The Art of Craft
Aired: May 26, 2017Discover the story of chef Jacques Pépin, a young immigrant with movie-star l...
6. Richard Linklater: Dream is Destiny
Aired: Sep 1, 2017This episode page reflects the reshowing of the original title Richard Linkla...
Aired: Sep 8, 2017 The multi-faceted career of pioneering Chinese-American artist Tyrus Wong who...
8. Edgar Allan Poe: Buried Alive
Aired: Oct 30, 2017The life of noted American author and poet Edgar Allan Poe is examined in thi...
Aired: Nov 8, 2017 Today, American Masters, THIRTEEN's 28-time Emmy-winning arts and culture doc...
Aired: Nov 13, 2017 A look at the life and career of Bob Hope.
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Current Status: Returning Series
Network: PBS
Genres: Documentary, Music, History, Biography
