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Season 20 – 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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Episode 1 Aired May 10, 2006 John Ford/John Wayne: The Filmmaker and the Legend Director John Ford wins six Academy Awards and transforms actor John Wayne into a national icon. Details Episode 2 Aired May 17, 2006 The World of Nat King Cole Archival performances, home movies and interviews illustrate singer Nat King Cole's achievements during a 30-year music and television career. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 12, 2006 Woody Guthrie: Ain't Got No Home Woody Guthrie's prolific and uniquely patriotic music gives a voice to millions of downtrodden citizens; narrator Peter Coyote. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 19, 2006 Marilyn Monroe: Still Life Photographers Richard Avedon, Henri Cartier-Bresson and Inge Morath and painter Andy Warhol create images of Marilyn Monroe. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 26, 2006 Walter Cronkite: Witness to History Although he stepped down as CBS anchor in 1981, Walter Cronkite's legacy continues today. Details Episode 6 Aired Sep 20, 2006 Andy Warhol One of the founders of Pop Art in the 1950s, Andy Warhol exhibits an obsession with youth, culture and consumerism, prompting his fame as an enigmatic artist. Details Episode 7 Aired Sep 21, 2006 Andy Warhol Andy Warhol moves into directing films, then produces hundreds of portraits of living superstars during his Post-Pop period. Details Episode 8 Aired Sep 27, 2006 Sketches of Frank Gehry Architect Frank Gehry's designs blur the line between art and architecture, evident at the Guggenheim Museum and the Experience Music Project; director Sydney Pollack. Details Episode 9 Aired Jan 3, 2007 Annie Leibovitz: Life Through a Lens Photographer Annie Leibovitz talks about her influences and work ethic, and maintaining a balance between her career and motherhood. Details

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Season Info

Network
PBS
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Documentary, Biography
Original Language
English
Release Date
May 10, 2006