American Masters

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

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Isaac in America: A Journey with Isaac Bashevis Singer
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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
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13, 1987
A retrospective on the rich legacy of cinema directed by Wyler with clips and commentary.
2x3
Rubinstein Remembered
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20, 1987
A trip through the life and works of the piano virtuoso Arthur Rubinstein conducted by his son John.
2x4
Nik and Murray
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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
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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
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31, 1987
An installment that shows the author and illustrator at work staging a production of a Mozart opera.
2x7
The Negro Ensemble Company
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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
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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
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28, 1987
A history of the famed social gathering of leaders, intellectuals, writers, and artists.
2x10
Buster Keaton: Hard Act to Follow (Part 1)
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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)
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19, 1987
The story of the silent-era star who brought brilliance and originality to physical comedy.
2x12
Buster Keaton: Hard Act to Follow (Part 3)
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20, 1987
The story of the silent-era star who brought brilliance and originality to physical comedy.

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