Susan Lacy
Director
American Masters (1986)
Season 18
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
S18E1 - Arthur Miller, Elia Kazan and the Blacklist
The dispute between one of America's most influential playwrights and a respected movie director over actions taken during the "red scare" of the 1950s.
Sept. 3, 2003, midnight
S18E2 - James Brown: Soul Survivor
The highs and lows of the life of James Brown, the colorful and controversial "Godfather of Soul".
Oct. 29, 2003, midnight
S18E3 - Cary Grant: A Class Apart
“Eternally elegant” screen superstar Cary Grant (1904-86) is profiled. Included are clips from his films and interviews with ex-wife Betsy Drake and widow Barbara Grant. There are also comments from biographers and film critics, and costars Eva Marie Saint and Martin Landau. Helen Mirren is the narrator, and Jeremy Northam provides the voice of Grant.
Jan. 7, 2004, midnight
S18E4 - Balanchine
A retrospective on the life and work of George Balanchine, a founder of American ballet.
Jan. 14, 2004, midnight
S18E5 - Judy Garland: By Myself
A detailed examination of the celebrated vocalist's career, from her amazing successes to her self-doubts and personal problems.
Feb. 25, 2004, midnight
S18E6 - Henry Luce and Time-Life's America: A Vision of Empire
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April 28, 2004, midnight
S18E7 - Hank Williams: Honky Tonk Blues
The brief but impressive career of the man most responsible for defining what is modern "country music".
June 23, 2004, midnight
S18E8 - Julia! America's Favorite Chef
Through an interview with Julia herself, filmed in her fabled kitchen, and rare images from the photo collection of Paul Child and from family photo albums, Julia Child is revealed as few have seen her before in this tribute and testament to a great American icon.
Aug. 18, 2004, midnight
Network: PBS
Episode Runtime: 90 min.
Season Runtime: 27720 min.
Released: June 23, 1986
Last Air Date: Dec. 12, 2025, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: TV-14 / 14+
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