Susan Lacy
Director
American Masters (1986)
Season 19
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
S19E1 - James Dean: Sense Memories
The brief but bright career of the cinema star who inspired an entire generation.
May 11, 2005, midnight
S19E2 - Sweet Honey in the Rock: Raise Your Voice
A profile of the musical group of African-American women who uniquely blend many cultural and historical themes in their work.
June 29, 2005, midnight
S19E3 - George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey
The life of the famous movie director as told through the eyes of his son (who is also a director).
July 13, 2005, midnight
S19E4 - Bob Newhart: Unbuttoned
A chronicle of the famed comic's life and success, from humble accountant to world-famous funny man.
July 20, 2005, midnight
S19E5 - Willa Cather: The Road is All
An analyis of the writings of the early 20th century prairie writer and the inner conflicts they exposed.
Sept. 7, 2005, midnight
S19E6 - Ernest Hemingway: Rivers to the Sea
The famous author and his colorful life as told through his writings, letters, and interviews with family and scholars.
Sept. 14, 2005, midnight
S19E7 - Bob Dylan: No Direction Home (1)
A journey through the poetry and music of Bob Dylan.
Sept. 26, 2005, midnight
8.0
S19E8 - Bob Dylan: No Direction Home (2)
None
Sept. 27, 2005, 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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