American Masters(1986)
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.
- Created by:
- Susan Lacy
- First aired:
- 1986-06-23
- Country:
- US
- Network:
- PBS
Episodes
1. Rod Serling: Submitted for Your Approval
1995-11-29 · 90m
A documentary on the man who pioneered the use of early television for dramatic storytelling.
2. William Styron: The Way of the Writer
1996-01-22 · 90m
A retrospective on the author's writings including commentary from his professional associates.
3. Richard Avedon: Darkness and Light
1996-01-24 · 90m
“All photographs are accurate. None of them is the truth.” –Richard Avedon The notable images of one of the nation's most famous fashion photographers.
4. Buckminster Fuller: Thinking Out Loud
1996-04-10 · 90m
An examination of the visionary and thinker and his most famous ideas.
5. Nichols and May: Take Two
★ 7.71996-05-22 · 90m
A chronicle of the 1950s comedy team and the short-lived but memorable career of the duo.
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