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Season 36 – 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 36

American Masters — Season 36

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Susan Lacy

Creator

Brian Wilson

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Jason Momoa

Narrator

Jason Fine

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 24, 2023 Roberta Flack The life and career of Grammy Award-winning singer Roberta Flack, including her commitment to civil rights. Details Episode 1 Aired Jan 11, 2022 Ailey The life and career of choreographer Alvin Ailey, whose dances focus on the Black experience, interviews with those close to him and a glimpse into his dance studios. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 8, 2022 Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands Exploring the life and legacy of singer Marian Anderson and her work as an advocate for the civil rights advocate. Details Episode 3 Aired May 10, 2022 Waterman -- Duke: Ambassador of Aloha The journey and legacy of five-time Olympic medalist Duke Kahanamoku, who broke swimming records and popularized modern-day surfing while overcoming racism. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 21, 2023 Dr. Tony Fauci Dr. Anthony Fauci reflects on his life and career as a public health advocate and how he grappled with the COVID-19 pandemic. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 24, 2023 In the Making Opera singer J'Nai Bridges returns to the stage in "A Knee on the Neck," a tribute to George Floyd; country artist Rissi Palmer works on a new album. Details Episode 4 Aired Jun 3, 2022 Joe Papp in Five Acts Theatrical producer and director Joe Papp establishes The Public Theater in Manhattan. Details Episode 5 Aired Jun 14, 2022 Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys reminisces about his career with Rolling Stone editor Jason Fine. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 22, 2022 Buffy Sainte-Marie: Carry It On Indigenous artist Buffy Sainte-Marie rises to prominence in New York's Greenwich Village folk music scene, becoming an Academy Award-winning singer-songwriter, social activist and educator. Details Episode 7 Aired Dec 12, 2022 The Adventures of Saul Bellow Examining writer Saul Bellow's influence on American literature and how he dealt with issues such as race, gender and the Jewish American immigrant experience. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 27, 2022 Groucho & Cavett The friendship between Emmy Award-winning television personality Dick Cavett and comic Groucho Marx, featuring footage of Marx's visits to "The Dick Cavett Show" and other rare recordings. Details

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Season Info

Creator
Susan Lacy
Network
PBS
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Documentary, Biography
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 24, 2023