American Masters

  • : 1986
  • : 300
  • : 25
  • PBS
  • 21
  • Documentary

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Private Conversations: On the Set of 'Death of a Salesman'
Episode overview
23, 1986
A behind-the-scenes look at the filming of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman for television.
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Philip Johnson, Self Portrait
Episode overview
30, 1986
One of America's best-known architects is profiled, with emphasis on his early career and his later movement away from minimalism.
1x3
Katherine Anne Porter: The Eye of Memory
Episode overview
07, 1986
A biography of the well-known social critic and author Katherine Anne Porter.
1x4
The Unknown Chaplin (1)
Episode overview
14, 1986
An in-depth treatment of the life and sensibilities of the innovative silent film superstar Charlie Chaplin.
1x5
The Unknown Chaplin (2)
Episode overview
21, 1986
An in-depth treatment of the life and sensibilities of the innovative silent film superstar Charlie Chaplin.
1x6
The Unknown Chaplin (3)
Episode overview
28, 1986
An in-depth treatment of the life and sensibilities of the innovative silent film superstar Charlie Chaplin.
1x7
Billie Holiday: The Long Night of Lady Day
Episode overview
04, 1986
A biography of Billie Holiday, one of America's most unique and emotional jazz singers and the tragic end of her life at an early age. Her story and career are portrayed through rare .. show full overview
1x8
James Levine: A Life in Music
Episode overview
11, 1986
The musical career of the long-time conductor of New York City's Metropolitan Opera as reflected by following his normal working day on camera.
1x9
Aaron Copland: A Self Portrait
Episode overview
18, 1986
One of America's signature classical composers and the unique elements he incorporated into his pieces.
1x10
Thomas Eakins: A Motion Portrait
Episode overview
25, 1986
The strikingly realistic and unsentimental paintings of the noted artist from Philadelphia.
1x11
Georgia O'Keeffe
Episode overview
01, 1986
A profile of the noted American artist originally produced to celebrate her 90th birthday.
1x12
Eugene O'Neill: A Glory of Ghosts
Episode overview
08, 1986
An examination of the life and work of the intellectually serious and talented playwright and his impact on the world of theater.

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