Susan Lacy
Director
American Masters (1986)
Season 16
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
S16E1 - Goldwyn: The Man and His Movies
The story of the dreams and accomplishments of Samuel Goldwyn, a determined immigrant who founded a Hollywood movie dynasty.
Oct. 7, 2001, midnight
S16E2 - F. Scott Fitzgerald: Winter Dreams
An examination of the themes and characters of the noted novelist.
Oct. 14, 2001, midnight
S16E3 - Richard Rodgers: The Sweetest Sounds
The remarkable songs of America's best-known composer of music for the stage.
Oct. 21, 2001, midnight
S16E4 - Quincy Jones: In the Pocket
Profile of the career of the ground-breaking musician and producer.
Nov. 18, 2001, midnight
S16E5 - Good Rockin' Tonight: The Legacy of Sun Records
The story of how Sam Phillips founded the record company that pulled together some of the early legends of American Rock 'n' Roll.
Nov. 28, 2001, midnight
S16E6 - Merce Cunningham: A Lifetime of Dance
A biography of one of the 20th century's most innovative choreographers.
Dec. 16, 2001, midnight
S16E7 - Ralph Ellison: An American Journey
The impact of African-American author Ellison on the state of culture and literature in the United States.
Feb. 19, 2002, midnight
S16E8 - Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer
The colorful life of the choreographer and performer who has often been acknowledged as America's most powerful and athletic dancer.
March 1, 2002, 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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