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Season 26 – 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 26

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Mandy Patinkin

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 23, 2012 Phil Ochs: There But for Fortune The life of activist and singer-songwriter Phil Ochs. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 27, 2012 Cab Calloway: Sketches Singer, dancer and band leader Cab Calloway led one of the most-popular black big bands during the 1930s and '40s. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 2, 2012 Margaret Mitchell: American Rebel Pulitzer Prize-winning author Margaret Mitchell endured depression and illness until her death in 1949. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 2, 2012 Harper Lee The life of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Harper Lee ("To Kill a Mockingbird," "Go Set a Watchman"). Details Episode 5 Aired Sep 24, 2012 The Day Carl Sandburg Died The life and work of poet and novelist Carl Sandburg, a three-time Pulitzer Prize winner. Details Episode 6 Aired Dec 20, 2012 Inventing David Geffen Chronicling the achievements of record executive and film producer David Geffen. Details Episode 7 Aired Dec 28, 2012 Joffrey: Mavericks of American Dance The struggles and triumphs of the Joffrey Ballet from 1956 to the present, including the breakthroughs of choreographers Twyla Tharp, Laura Dean and Margo Sappington, and excerpts from signature works "Astarte," "Trinity" and "Billboards." Details

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Season Info

Network
PBS
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 23, 2012