American Masters (1986)

Season 16

October 7, 2001 8 Episodes

Episodes

Goldwyn: The Man and His Movies
Episode 1

Goldwyn: The Man and His Movies

Oct 7, 2001

90 minutes

The story of the dreams and accomplishments of Samuel Goldwyn, a determined immigrant who founded a Hollywood movie dynasty.

F. Scott Fitzgerald: Winter Dreams
Episode 2

F. Scott Fitzgerald: Winter Dreams

Oct 14, 2001

90 minutes

An examination of the themes and characters of the noted novelist.

Richard Rodgers: The Sweetest Sounds
Episode 3

Richard Rodgers: The Sweetest Sounds

Oct 21, 2001

90 minutes

The remarkable songs of America's best-known composer of music for the stage.

Quincy Jones: In the Pocket
Episode 4

Quincy Jones: In the Pocket

Nov 18, 2001

90 minutes

Profile of the career of the ground-breaking musician and producer.

Good Rockin' Tonight: The Legacy of Sun Records
Episode 5

Good Rockin' Tonight: The Legacy of Sun Records

Nov 28, 2001

90 minutes

The story of how Sam Phillips founded the record company that pulled together some of the early legends of American Rock 'n' Roll.

Merce Cunningham: A Lifetime of Dance
Episode 6

Merce Cunningham: A Lifetime of Dance

Dec 16, 2001

90 minutes

A biography of one of the 20th century's most innovative choreographers.

Ralph Ellison: An American Journey
Episode 7

Ralph Ellison: An American Journey

Feb 19, 2002

90 minutes

The impact of African-American author Ellison on the state of culture and literature in the United States.

Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer
Episode 8

Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer

Mar 1, 2002

90 minutes

The colorful life of the choreographer and performer who has often been acknowledged as America's most powerful and athletic dancer.