American Masters

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

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22x4
Carol Burnett: A Woman of Character
Episode overview
05, 2007
The career of funny woman Carol Burnett, from Broadway to television stardom.
22x1
Pete Seeger: The Power of Song
Episode overview
27, 2008
The folk music of a world-famous performer as interested in social change as in the history of American roots music.
22x2
Zora Neale Hurston: Jump at the Sun
Episode overview
09, 2008
A recounting of the versatile and controversial work of one of the most flamboyant African-American writers from the first half of the 20th century.
22x3
Marvin Gaye: What's Going On
Episode overview
07, 2008
An in-depth profile of the talented but troubled star who brought more contemporary issues to soul music.
22x4
You Must Remember This: The Warner Bros. Story: You Ain't Heard Nothin' Yet (1923-1935)
Episode overview
23, 2008
Clint Eastwood narrates the history of Warner Bros., which opens with "You Ain't Heard Nothin' Yet (1923-35)," about the studio's first years, when its biggest star was Rin Tin Tin. Also .. show full overview
22x5
You Must Remember This: The Warner Bros. Story: Good War, Uneasy Peace (1935-1950)
Episode overview
23, 2008
"Good War, Uneasy Peace (1935-50)" focuses on how Warner Bros. responded to the Great Depression and World War II, when such stars as Humphrey Bogart, Bette Davis and Errol Flynn graced .. show full overview
22x6
You Must Remember This: The Warner Bros. Story: A New Reality (1950-1970)
Episode overview
24, 2008
"A New Reality (1950-70)" details how Warner Bros. fought back against TV with such innovations as CinemaScope and 3-D, as well as with such new stars as Doris Day and James Dean. Also: .. show full overview
22x7
You Must Remember This: The Warner Bros. Story: Woodstock Notions (1970-1989)
Episode overview
24, 2008
"Woodstock Notions (1970-89)" recalls the creative renaissance of Warner Bros. during the 1970s and '80s. Included: "Mean Streets," "The Exorcist," "Superman: The Movie," "The Shining" .. show full overview
22x8
You Must Remember This: The Warner Bros. Story: The Big Tent (1980-Present)
Episode overview
25, 2008
"The Big Tent (1980-Present)" chronicles the success of Warner Bros. during the 1980s, '90s and 2000s, including Clint Eastwood's Oscar winners, "The Matrix" franchise and the Harry .. show full overview

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