American Masters (1986)

Season 3

July 11, 1988 8 Episodes

Episodes

Lillian Gish: The Actor's Life for Me
Episode 1

Lillian Gish: The Actor's Life for Me

Jul 11, 1988

90 minutes

The famed career of the silent movie actress and an examination of the role of women in film during that era of American cinema.

A Duke Named Ellington
Episode 2

A Duke Named Ellington

Jul 18, 1988

90 minutes

Detailed biography of the renowned jazz performer/conductor Duke Ellington and his band, including his easy-going grace and sophistication.

Andre Kertesz of the Cities
Episode 3

Andre Kertesz of the Cities

Aug 8, 1988

90 minutes

A retrospective of the urban photography of Andre Kertesz, told by tracking him in the final years before his death.

Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul
Episode 4

Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul

Aug 22, 1988

90 minutes

Franklin's life - from gospel to Grammy Awards.

Rivera in America
Episode 5

Rivera in America

Aug 29, 1988

90 minutes

The murals and politics of the famed Mexican artist Diego Rivera.

Saint-Gaudens: Masque of the Golden Bowl
Episode 6

Saint-Gaudens: Masque of the Golden Bowl

Sep 5, 1988

90 minutes

A dramatic recreation of the work and career of a renowned sculptor, Augustus Saint-Gaudens

Neil Simon: Not Just for Laughs
Episode 7

Neil Simon: Not Just for Laughs

Mar 8, 1989

90 minutes

The whimsical work of the beloved playwright.

Broadway's Dreamers: The Legacy of the Group Theatre
Episode 8
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Broadway's Dreamers: The Legacy of the Group Theatre

Jun 26, 1989

90 minutes

The story of "method" acting.