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Season 24 – 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 24

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Johnny Depp

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Yoko Ono

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Andy Garcia

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 11, 2010 Sam Cooke: Crossing Over Singer Sam Cooke brings the spirit of the black church to popular music, becoming the first black artist to reach number one on the R&B and pop charts. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 17, 2015 John Muir Profiles of figures in America's arts and culture. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 31, 2010 I.M. Pei: Building China Modern Architect I.M. Pei designs a modern museum to house the antiquities of Suzhou, China, where he grew up. Details Episode 3 Aired May 12, 2010 The Doors: When You're Strange The history of the Doors includes original footage shot between the group's formation in 1965 and singer Jim Morrison's death in 1971; narrator Johnny Depp. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 21, 2010 Merle Haggard: Learning to Live With Myself Life on the road and at home with musician Merle Haggard. Details Episode 5 Aired Sep 20, 2010 Cachao: Uno Mas Afro-Cuban bassist Israel "Cachao" López helped make mambo music popular in the U.S.; narrator Andy Garcia. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 4, 2010 A Letter to Elia Director Elia Kazan was praised for films such as "On the Waterfront," but his merit was sometimes overshadowed by his cooperation with the House Committee on Un-American Activities. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 22, 2010 Lennon NYC John Lennon's life with his family in New York. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 27, 2010 Glenn Gould: Genius Within Classical pianist Glenn Gould was renowned as an intrepreter of the works of Johann Sebastian Bach. Details

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Season Info

Network
PBS
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Documentary, Biography
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 11, 2010