American Masters (1986)

Season 15

September 27, 2000 8 Episodes

Episodes

Clint Eastwood: Out of the Shadows
Episode 1

Clint Eastwood: Out of the Shadows

Sep 27, 2000

90 minutes

Profile of the actor who rose from niche westerns to movie industry fame and influence.

Mailer On Mailer
Episode 2

Mailer On Mailer

Oct 4, 2000

90 minutes

The American writer Norman Mailer and his bristling personality - in his own words.

On Cukor
Episode 3

On Cukor

Nov 22, 2000

90 minutes

A profile of the half-century career of George Cukor, one of the most beloved motion picture directors and producers, and the impact he had on those in the industry.

Lucille Ball: Finding Lucy
Episode 4

Lucille Ball: Finding Lucy

Dec 3, 2000

90 minutes

The incredible career of Lucille Ball, from youth through the movies, from television star to media mogul. Some of the personalities that comment in this film include Fran Drescher, Van Johnson, Dick Martin, Edie Adams, and Carol Burnett. This episode won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Non-Fiction Program.

Bob Marley: Rebel Music
Episode 5

Bob Marley: Rebel Music

Feb 14, 2001

90 minutes

A profile of reggae superstar Bob Marley (1945-1981), featuring performance and newsreel footage, still photos and interviews with the singer, members of his family and musicians, and music-industry execs he worked with.

A Conversation with Gregory Peck
Episode 6

A Conversation with Gregory Peck

Apr 9, 2001

90 minutes

Documentary following the Hollywood star Gregory Peck on a tour of speaking engagements, as well as at home with his family in America and Italy. His career is illustrated by extracts from such movies as To Kill a Mockingbird, Roman Holiday, Cape Fear and McArthur.

Alfred Stieglitz: The Eloquent Eye
Episode 7

Alfred Stieglitz: The Eloquent Eye

Apr 16, 2001

90 minutes

Biography of a photographer and leader in bringing modern art works to the galleries of the United States.

Coming to Light: Edward S. Curtis and the North American Indians
Episode 8

Coming to Light: Edward S. Curtis and the North American Indians

Apr 23, 2001

90 minutes

A documentary on a photographer who spent decades trying to record the authentic Native American life.