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Season 29 – 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 29

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Dick Cavett

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 23, 2015 Ricky Jay: Deceptive Practice The achievements of stage magician, author and actor Ricky Jay; narrator Dick Cavett. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 20, 2015 August Wilson: The Ground on Which I Stand The legacy of American playwright August Wilson; actors relay their insights about bringing Wilson's voice to the stage. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 16, 2015 Jascha Heifetz: God's Fiddler Itzhak Perlman, students, archival performances and home movies offer insight into the artistry of violin virtuoso Jascha Heifetz. Details Episode 4 Aired May 15, 2015 American Ballet Theatre: A History Rehearsal footage, virtuoso performances and interviews with key figures of the American Ballet Theatre. Details Episode 5 Aired Sep 4, 2015 Althea Althea Gibson becomes the first black person to play and win at Wimbledon and Forest Hills, a decade before Arthur Ashe. Details Episode 6 Aired Sep 18, 2015 Pedro E. Guerrero: A Photographer's Journey The life and work of Mexican-American photographer Pedro E. Guerrero. Details

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Season Info

Network
PBS
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Documentary, Biography
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 23, 2015