American Masters (1986)

Season 18

September 3, 2003 8 Episodes

Episodes

Arthur Miller, Elia Kazan and the Blacklist
Episode 1

Arthur Miller, Elia Kazan and the Blacklist

Sep 3, 2003

90 minutes

The dispute between one of America's most influential playwrights and a respected movie director over actions taken during the "red scare" of the 1950s.

James Brown: Soul Survivor
Episode 2

James Brown: Soul Survivor

Oct 29, 2003

90 minutes

The highs and lows of the life of James Brown, the colorful and controversial "Godfather of Soul".

Cary Grant: A Class Apart
Episode 3

Cary Grant: A Class Apart

Jan 7, 2004

90 minutes

“Eternally elegant” screen superstar Cary Grant (1904-86) is profiled. Included are clips from his films and interviews with ex-wife Betsy Drake and widow Barbara Grant. There are also comments from biographers and film critics, and costars Eva Marie Saint and Martin Landau. Helen Mirren is the narrator, and Jeremy Northam provides the voice of Grant.

Balanchine
Episode 4

Balanchine

Jan 14, 2004

90 minutes

A retrospective on the life and work of George Balanchine, a founder of American ballet.

Judy Garland: By Myself
Episode 5

Judy Garland: By Myself

Feb 25, 2004

90 minutes

A detailed examination of the celebrated vocalist's career, from her amazing successes to her self-doubts and personal problems.

Henry Luce and Time-Life's America: A Vision of Empire
Episode 6

Henry Luce and Time-Life's America: A Vision of Empire

Apr 28, 2004

90 minutes

No overview available.

Hank Williams: Honky Tonk Blues
Episode 7

Hank Williams: Honky Tonk Blues

Jun 23, 2004

90 minutes

The brief but impressive career of the man most responsible for defining what is modern "country music".

Julia! America's Favorite Chef
Episode 8

Julia! America's Favorite Chef

Aug 18, 2004

57 minutes

Through an interview with Julia herself, filmed in her fabled kitchen, and rare images from the photo collection of Paul Child and from family photo albums, Julia Child is revealed as few have seen her before in this tribute and testament to a great American icon.