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Season 12 – 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.

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American Masters — Season 12

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Episode 1 Aired Sep 17, 1997 The Life and Times of Allen Ginsberg The poetry of the noted "beat generation" poet and the values reflected within his works. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 26, 1997 Vaudeville Stage shows dominate four decades of American popular culture. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 4, 1998 Billy Wilder: The Human Comedy Filmmaker Billy Wilder writes, directs and produces more than 50 movies and wins six Academy Awards; narrator Walter Matthau. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 29, 1998 Lou Reed: Rock and Roll Heart Clips and interviews chronicle singer Lou Reed's career with the Velvet Underground and as a solo artist. Details Episode 5 Aired May 1, 1998 Don Hewitt: 90 Minutes on 60 Minutes Newsman Don Hewitt creates the television news magazine. Details Episode 6 Aired Jun 17, 1998 Alexander Calder Playwright Arthur Miller, architect I.M. Pei and artist Ellsworth Kelly paint a picture of the life of inventive sculptor Alexander Calder. Details

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Season Info

Network
PBS
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Documentary, Biography
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 17, 1997