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Season 2 – 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 2

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Episode 1 Aired Jul 6, 1987 Isaac in America Judd Hirsch narrates a 1986 Oscar-nominated portrait featuring dramatized scenes from "A Day in Coney Island.". Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 13, 1987 Directed by William Wyler A profile of the director features interviews with Bette Davis, Barbra Streisand and Laurence Olivier. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 20, 1987 Rubinstein Remembered: 100th Anniversary Tribute Music, film clips, home movies and interviews profile pianist Arthur Rubinstein. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 27, 1987 Nik & Murray A retrospective on the lives, work and 35-year friendship of choreographers Murray Louis and Alwin Nikolais. Details Episode 5 Aired Aug 24, 1987 George Gershwin Remembered A profile of George Gershwin explores his career as a popular and classical composer. Details Episode 6 Aired Aug 31, 1987 Maurice Sendak: Mon Cher Papa This profile of children's book illustrator Maurice Sendak explores how Mozart influenced his creativity. Details Episode 7 Aired Sep 14, 1987 Negro Ensemble Company Performance footage and interviews with founders and alumni highlight a look at the Negro Ensemble Company's 20-year history. Details Episode 8 Aired Sep 21, 1987 Unanswered Prayers: Life & Times of Truman Capote A retrospective portrait of Truman Capote (1924-1984), author of "In Cold Blood" and "Breakfast at Tiffany's.". Details Episode 9 Aired Sep 28, 1987 10-Year Lunch: Wit & Legend of the Algonquin Round Table A ritual meeting of 1920s wits impacts strongly on American humor. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 18, 1987 Buster Keaton: Hard Act to Follow The comedian starts in vaudeville at age four, moves to films and finds fame as a silent screen star; Keaton struggles with alcoholism, a failed first marriage and problems with studio executives. Details Episode 11 Aired Nov 18, 1987 Buster Keaton: Hard Act to Follow Keaton re-emerges as a star in the late 1940s after several lean years. Details Episode 12 Aired Nov 18, 1987 Buster Keaton: Hard Act to Follow Keaton re-emerges as a star in the late 1940s after several lean years. Details

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Season Info

Network
PBS
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Documentary, Biography
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jul 6, 1987