Susan Lacy
Director
American Masters (1986)
Season 2
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, Spectrum On Demand, KQED, Thirteen + 2 more, WETA+, WETA+
Production Companies: Eagle Rock Entertainment, Thirteen
Network: PBS
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S2E1 - Isaac in America: A Journey with Isaac Bashevis Singer
A profile of the literary work of Isaac Bashevis Singer and his influence on preserving Jewish culture and the Yiddish language.
July 6, 1987, midnight
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S2E2 - Directed by William Wyler
A retrospective on the rich legacy of cinema directed by Wyler with clips and commentary.
July 13, 1987, midnight
S2E3 - Rubinstein Remembered
A trip through the life and works of the piano virtuoso Arthur Rubinstein conducted by his son John.
July 20, 1987, midnight
S2E4 - Nik and Murray
A story of two talented personalities, Alwin Nikolais and Murray Louis, and their collaborations in the world of dance.
July 27, 1987, midnight
S2E5 - George Gershwin Remembered
The music of the unique American master composer (as well as his brother Ira) with insights from his collaborators and friends.
Aug. 24, 1987, midnight
S2E6 - Maurice Sendak: Mon Cher Papa
An installment that shows the author and illustrator at work staging a production of a Mozart opera.
Aug. 31, 1987, midnight
S2E7 - The Negro Ensemble Company
An ode to the work of the African American theater group founded in the late 60s and its impact on the performing arts.
Sept. 14, 1987, midnight
S2E8 - Unanswered Prayers: The Life and Times of Truman Capote
The evolution of the novelist and his impact on other artists and American culture.
Sept. 21, 1987, midnight
S2E9 - The Ten-Year Lunch: The Wit and Legend of the Algonquin Round Table
A history of the famed social gathering of leaders, intellectuals, writers, and artists.
Sept. 28, 1987, midnight
S2E10 - Buster Keaton: Hard Act to Follow
The story of the silent-era star who brought brilliance and originality to physical comedy.
Nov. 18, 1987, midnight
Network: PBS
Episode Runtime: 90 min.
Season Runtime: 27630 min.
Released: June 23, 1986
Last Air Date: Oct. 15, 2025, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: TV-14 / 14+
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