American Masters (1986)

Season 12

September 17, 1997 6 Episodes

Episodes

The Life and Times of Allen Ginsberg
Episode 1

The Life and Times of Allen Ginsberg

Sep 17, 1997

90 minutes

The poetry of the noted "beat generation" poet and the post World War II lifestyle and values reflected within his works.

Vaudeville
Episode 2

Vaudeville

Nov 26, 1997

90 minutes

The origins and growth of a unique form of live entertainment in the 20th century.

Episode 3

Billy Wilder: the Human Comedy

Feb 4, 1998

90 minutes

A profile of writer-director Billy Wilder.

Lou Reed: Rock and Roll Heart
Episode 4

Lou Reed: Rock and Roll Heart

Apr 29, 1998

90 minutes

Profile of one of the major leaders of new directions in rock music.

Don Hewitt: 90 Minutes on 60 Minutes
Episode 5

Don Hewitt: 90 Minutes on 60 Minutes

May 1, 1998

90 minutes

The work of Don Hewitt in the CBS news department and the story of the long-running new magazine 60 Minutes.

Alexander Calder
Episode 6

Alexander Calder

Jun 17, 1998

90 minutes

A biography of the acclaimed sculptor known for his mobiles and large public art pieces.