American Masters

  • Premiered: Jun 1986
  • Episodes: 298
  • Followers: 25
  • Running
  • PBS
  • Monday at 21
  • Documentary

Seasons:

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Season 2
2x1
Isaac in America: A Journey with Isaac Bashevis Singer
Episode overview
Air date
Jul 06, 1987
A profile of the literary work of Isaac Bashevis Singer and his influence on preserving Jewish culture and the Yiddish language.
2x2
Directed by William Wyler
Episode overview
Air date
Jul 13, 1987
A retrospective on the rich legacy of cinema directed by Wyler with clips and commentary.
2x3
Rubinstein Remembered
Episode overview
Air date
Jul 20, 1987
A trip through the life and works of the piano virtuoso Arthur Rubinstein conducted by his son John.
2x4
Nik and Murray
Episode overview
Air date
Jul 27, 1987
A story of two talented personalities, Alwin Nikolais and Murray Louis, and their collaborations in the world of dance.
2x5
George Gershwin Remembered
Episode overview
Air date
Aug 24, 1987
The music of the unique American master composer (as well as his brother Ira) with insights from his collaborators and friends.
2x6
Maurice Sendak: Mon Cher Papa
Episode overview
Air date
Aug 31, 1987
An installment that shows the author and illustrator at work staging a production of a Mozart opera.
2x7
The Negro Ensemble Company
Episode overview
Air date
Sep 14, 1987
An ode to the work of the African American theater group founded in the late 60s and its impact on the performing arts.
2x8
Unanswered Prayers: The Life and Times of Truman Capote
Episode overview
Air date
Sep 21, 1987
The evolution of the novelist and his impact on other artists and American culture.
2x9
The Ten-Year Lunch: The Wit and Legend of the Algonquin Round Table
Episode overview
Air date
Sep 28, 1987
A history of the famed social gathering of leaders, intellectuals, writers, and artists.
2x10
Buster Keaton: Hard Act to Follow (Part 1)
Episode overview
Air date
Nov 18, 1987
The story of the silent-era star who brought brilliance and originality to physical comedy.
2x11
Buster Keaton: Hard Act to Follow (Part 2)
Episode overview
Air date
Nov 19, 1987
The story of the silent-era star who brought brilliance and originality to physical comedy.
2x12 Season finale
Buster Keaton: Hard Act to Follow (Part 3)
Episode overview
Air date
Nov 20, 1987
The story of the silent-era star who brought brilliance and originality to physical comedy.

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