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Season 3 – 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 3

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Episode 1 Aired Jul 11, 1988 Lillian Gish: Actor's Life for Me Film clips and the actress's personal recollections recall her career, including the years as one of D.W. Griffith's leading ladies. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 18, 1988 A Duke Named Ellington Chronicles Edward Kennedy Ellington's career between the 1920s and early 1950s, told through interviews. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 18, 1988 A Duke Named Ellington Ellington composes modern jazz, ballets and sacred music as the big band sound fades. Details Episode 4 Aired Aug 8, 1988 Andre Kertesz of the Cities A profile of the photographer examines his renowned work, including the "Distortions" series. Details Episode 5 Aired Aug 22, 1988 Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul Detroit gospel singer Aretha Franklin becomes the first woman inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Details Episode 6 Aired Aug 29, 1988 Rivera in America The subjects of Mexican artist Diego Rivera's San Francisco, Detroit and New York murals spark controversy. Details Episode 7 Aired Sep 5, 1988 Saint-Gaudens: Masque of the Golden Bowl A dramatized portrait of sculptor Augustus Saint Gaudens, re-creating his life and career through reminiscences. Details Episode 8 Aired Mar 8, 1989 Neil Simon: Not Just for Laughs Neil Simon's evolution as a playwright is portrayed in interviews with Sid Caesar, Carl Reiner, Watler Matthau and others. Details Episode 9 Aired Jun 26, 1989 Broadway's Dreamers: Legacy of the Group Theatre Joanne Woodward interviews former members of the 1930s Group Theatre, with archival footage of actors and teachers. Details

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Season Info

Network
PBS
Rating
TV-G
Genre
Documentary, Biography
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jul 11, 1988