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.
Episodes
1
Private Conversations: On the Set of 'Death of a Salesman'A behind-the-scenes look at the filming of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman for television.90m2
Philip Johnson, Self PortraitOne of America's best-known architects is profiled, with emphasis on his early career and his later movement away from minimalism.90m3
Katherine Anne Porter: The Eye of MemoryA biography of the well-known social critic and author Katherine Anne Porter.90m4
The Unknown Chaplin (1)An in-depth treatment of the life and sensibilities of the innovative silent film superstar Charlie Chaplin.90m5E5The Unknown Chaplin (2)An in-depth treatment of the life and sensibilities of the innovative silent film superstar Charlie Chaplin.90m6E6The Unknown Chaplin (3)An in-depth treatment of the life and sensibilities of the innovative silent film superstar Charlie Chaplin.90m7
Billie Holiday: The Long Night of Lady DayA 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.90m8
James Levine: A Life in MusicThe musical career of the long-time conductor of New York City's Metropolitan Opera as reflected by following his normal working day on camera.90m9
Aaron Copland: A Self PortraitOne of America's signature classical composers and the unique elements he incorporated into his pieces.90m10
Thomas Eakins: A Motion PortraitThe strikingly realistic and unsentimental paintings of the noted artist from Philadelphia.90m11
Georgia O'KeeffeA profile of the noted American artist originally produced to celebrate her 90th birthday.90m12
Eugene O'Neill: A Glory of Ghosts90m
Private Conversations: On the Set of 'Death of a Salesman'A behind-the-scenes look at the filming of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman for television.90m2Philip Johnson, Self PortraitOne of America's best-known architects is profiled, with emphasis on his early career and his later movement away from minimalism.90m3Katherine Anne Porter: The Eye of MemoryA biography of the well-known social critic and author Katherine Anne Porter.90m4The Unknown Chaplin (1)An in-depth treatment of the life and sensibilities of the innovative silent film superstar Charlie Chaplin.90m5E5The Unknown Chaplin (2)An in-depth treatment of the life and sensibilities of the innovative silent film superstar Charlie Chaplin.90m6E6The Unknown Chaplin (3)An in-depth treatment of the life and sensibilities of the innovative silent film superstar Charlie Chaplin.90m7Billie Holiday: The Long Night of Lady DayA 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.90m8James Levine: A Life in MusicThe musical career of the long-time conductor of New York City's Metropolitan Opera as reflected by following his normal working day on camera.90m9Aaron Copland: A Self PortraitOne of America's signature classical composers and the unique elements he incorporated into his pieces.90m10Thomas Eakins: A Motion PortraitThe strikingly realistic and unsentimental paintings of the noted artist from Philadelphia.90m11Georgia O'KeeffeA profile of the noted American artist originally produced to celebrate her 90th birthday.90m12Eugene O'Neill: A Glory of Ghosts90m
