Susan Lacy
Director
American Masters (1986)
Season 15
American Masters is a PBS television series which produces biographies on enduring writers, musicians, visual and performing artists, dramatists, filmmakers, and others who have left an indelible impression on the cultural landscape of the United States.
Released June 23, 1986
Episode 90 min
14+
Genres: Biography, Documentary, History
Keywords: tmdb.biography, mdblist.has-trailer, imdb.two-word-title, imdb.art-documentary, tmdb.people, imdb.music-documentary, imdb.reenactment + 3 more, tmdb.art, awards.emmy-award-winner, awards.emmy-award-nominated
Watch Providers: PBS, PBS, KQED, Thirteen, WETA+WETA+
Production Companies: Eagle Rock Entertainment, Thirteen
Network: PBS
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S15E1 - Clint Eastwood: Out of the Shadows
Profile of the actor who rose from niche westerns to movie industry fame and influence.
Sept. 27, 2000, midnight
S15E2 - Mailer On Mailer
The American writer Norman Mailer and his bristling personality - in his own words.
Oct. 4, 2000, midnight
S15E3 - On Cukor
A profile of the half-century career of George Cukor, one of the most beloved motion picture directors and producers, and the impact he had on those in the industry.
Nov. 22, 2000, midnight
S15E4 - Lucille Ball: Finding Lucy
The incredible career of Lucille Ball, from youth through the movies, from television star to media mogul. Some of the personalities that comment in this film include Fran Drescher, Van Johnson, Dick Martin, Edie Adams, and Carol Burnett. This episode won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Non-Fiction Program.
Dec. 3, 2000, midnight
S15E5 - Bob Marley: Rebel Music
A profile of reggae superstar Bob Marley (1945-1981), featuring performance and newsreel footage, still photos and interviews with the singer, members of his family and musicians, and music-industry execs he worked with.
Feb. 14, 2001, midnight
S15E6 - A Conversation with Gregory Peck
Documentary following the Hollywood star Gregory Peck on a tour of speaking engagements, as well as at home with his family in America and Italy. His career is illustrated by extracts from such movies as To Kill a Mockingbird, Roman Holiday, Cape Fear and McArthur.
April 9, 2001, midnight
S15E7 - Alfred Stieglitz: The Eloquent Eye
Biography of a photographer and leader in bringing modern art works to the galleries of the United States.
April 16, 2001, midnight
S15E8 - Coming to Light: Edward S. Curtis and the North American Indians
A documentary on a photographer who spent decades trying to record the authentic Native American life.
April 23, 2001, midnight
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PBS
90 min/ep
27720 min
June 23, 1986
Dec. 12, 2025, midnight
Returning Series
TV-14 / 14+
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