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Season 19 – 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 19

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Episode 1 Aired May 11, 2005 James Dean: Sense Memories The film personae of actor James Dean echo some of his own life experiences and contribute to his legacy. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 29, 2005 Sweet Honey in the Rock: Raise Your Voice The female ensemble Sweet Honey in the Rock fuses African songs with gospel, blues, jazz and hip-hop. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 13, 2005 George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey George Stevens Jr. pays tribute to his father's career as a film director and producer. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 20, 2005 Bob Newhart: Unbuttoned Actor Bob Newhart began his career doing local radio sketches and stand-up comedy before television sitcoms. Details Episode 5 Aired Sep 7, 2005 Willa Cather: The Road Is All "O Pioneers!" author Willa Cather destroyed much of her personal correspondence and kept her life a mystery. Details Episode 6 Aired Sep 14, 2005 Ernest Hemingway: Rivers to the Sea Ernest Hemingway remains one of the most widely read and widely written about American authors. Details Episode 7 Aired Sep 26, 2005 Bob Dylan: No Direction Home Exploring Bob Dylan's evolution from folk troubadour to rock star; looking at concert footage and press conferences from the 1960s; featuring interviews conducted with Allen Ginsberg, Joan Baez, Pete Seeger and more. Details Episode 8 Aired Sep 27, 2005 Bob Dylan: No Direction Home Martin Scorsese's film biography of Bob Dylan includes archival footage of the singer's childhood and life on the road. Details

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Season Info

Network
PBS
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Documentary, Biography
Original Language
English
Release Date
May 11, 2005