American Masters (1986)

Season 2

July 6, 1987 10 Episodes

Episodes

Isaac in America: A Journey with Isaac Bashevis Singer
Episode 1

Isaac in America: A Journey with Isaac Bashevis Singer

Jul 6, 1987

90 minutes

A profile of the literary work of Isaac Bashevis Singer and his influence on preserving Jewish culture and the Yiddish language.

Directed by William Wyler
Episode 2
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Directed by William Wyler

Jul 13, 1987

90 minutes

A retrospective on the rich legacy of cinema directed by Wyler with clips and commentary.

Episode 3

Rubinstein Remembered

Jul 20, 1987

90 minutes

A trip through the life and works of the piano virtuoso Arthur Rubinstein conducted by his son John.

Episode 4

Nik and Murray

Jul 27, 1987

90 minutes

A story of two talented personalities, Alwin Nikolais and Murray Louis, and their collaborations in the world of dance.

George Gershwin Remembered
Episode 5

George Gershwin Remembered

Aug 24, 1987

90 minutes

The music of the unique American master composer (as well as his brother Ira) with insights from his collaborators and friends.

Episode 6

Maurice Sendak: Mon Cher Papa

Aug 31, 1987

90 minutes

An installment that shows the author and illustrator at work staging a production of a Mozart opera.

The Negro Ensemble Company
Episode 7

The Negro Ensemble Company

Sep 14, 1987

90 minutes

An ode to the work of the African American theater group founded in the late 60s and its impact on the performing arts.

Unanswered Prayers: The Life and Times of Truman Capote
Episode 8

Unanswered Prayers: The Life and Times of Truman Capote

Sep 21, 1987

90 minutes

The evolution of the novelist and his impact on other artists and American culture.

The Ten-Year Lunch: The Wit and Legend of the Algonquin Round Table
Episode 9

The Ten-Year Lunch: The Wit and Legend of the Algonquin Round Table

Sep 28, 1987

90 minutes

A history of the famed social gathering of leaders, intellectuals, writers, and artists.

Buster Keaton: Hard Act to Follow
Episode 10

Buster Keaton: Hard Act to Follow

Nov 18, 1987

90 minutes

The story of the silent-era star who brought brilliance and originality to physical comedy.