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Season 1 – American Masters

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Since its premiere in 1986, this Emmy-winning documentary series has presented hundreds of hours comprising profiles of outstanding American cultural artists. Past subjects have included Charlie Chaplin, Helen Hayes, pop icon Andy Warhol, singer Billie Holliday and composer-conductor Leonard Bernstein.
American Masters — Season 1

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Christian Blackwood

Director

Christian Blackwood

Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jun 23, 1986 Private Conversations: On the Set of 'Death of a Salesman' The filming of "Death of a Salesman" features author Arthur Miller, Dustin Hoffman and John Malkovich. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 30, 1986 Philip Johnson Noted American architect Philip Johnson discusses his career with close friend, writer Rosamund Bernier. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 7, 1986 Katherine Anne Porter The effect of Katherine Anne Porter's childhood on her later writings is examined through interviews and dramatized excerpts. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 14, 1986 The Unknown Chaplin The life and sensibilities of silent film superstar Charlie Chaplin. Details Episode 5 Aired Aug 4, 1986 Long Night of Lady Day Film and television appearances of jazz singer Billie Holiday illustrate her career from the 1930s to the late '50s. Details Episode 6 Aired Aug 11, 1986 James Levine: Life in Music The artistic director of the Metropolitan Opera is seen rehearsing, coaching and conducting. Details Episode 7 Aired Aug 18, 1986 Aaron Copland: Self-Portrait A film biography with performances, interviews, and documentary material celebrates the composer's 85th birthday. Details Episode 8 Aired Aug 25, 1986 Thomas Eakins: Motion Portrait Profile of the painter features archival interviews with models, his works and re-enacted scenes of his life. Details Episode 9 Aired Sep 1, 1986 Georgia O'Keeffe An interview with painter Georgia O'Keeffe contains her home-movie footage and photos of her life with photographer Alfred Stieglitz. Details Episode 10 Aired Sep 8, 1986 Eugene O'Neill: Glory of Ghosts A profile of the Pulitzer Prize-winning dramatist includes Jason Robards, Zoe Caldwell, Blythe Danner and Tony Lo Bianco enacting excerpts from O'Neill's most famous plays. Details

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Season Info

Director
Christian Blackwood
Network
PBS
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Documentary, Biography
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jun 23, 1986