About this series
American Masters is a PBS television series which produces biographies on enduring writers, musicians, visual and performing artists, dramatists, filmmakers, and others who have left an indelible impression on the cultural landscape of the United States.
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Quick facts
First Aired
1986
Seasons
40
Episodes
311
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.0/10
Votes
25
Genre
Documentary
Status
Returning Series
Network
PBS
Director
Language
EN
Seasons
S01E01
Private Conversations: On the Set of 'Death of a Salesman'
A behind-the-scenes look at the filming of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman for television.
S01E02
Philip Johnson, Self Portrait
One of America's best-known architects is profiled, with emphasis on his early career and his later movement away from minimalism.
S01E03
Katherine Anne Porter: The Eye of Memory
A biography of the well-known social critic and author Katherine Anne Porter.
S01E04
The Unknown Chaplin (1)
An in-depth treatment of the life and sensibilities of the innovative silent film superstar Charlie Chaplin.
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S01E05
The Unknown Chaplin (2)
An in-depth treatment of the life and sensibilities of the innovative silent film superstar Charlie Chaplin.
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S01E06
The Unknown Chaplin (3)
An in-depth treatment of the life and sensibilities of the innovative silent film superstar Charlie Chaplin.
S01E07
Billie Holiday: The Long Night of Lady Day
A biography of Billie Holiday, one of America's most unique and emotional jazz singers and the tragic end of her life at an early age.
S01E08
James Levine: A Life in Music
The musical career of the long-time conductor of New York City's Metropolitan Opera as reflected by following his normal working day on camera.
S01E09
Aaron Copland: A Self Portrait
One of America's signature classical composers and the unique elements he incorporated into his pieces.
S01E10
Thomas Eakins: A Motion Portrait
The strikingly realistic and unsentimental paintings of the noted artist from Philadelphia.
S01E11
Georgia O'Keeffe
A profile of the noted American artist originally produced to celebrate her 90th birthday.
S01E12
Eugene O'Neill: A Glory of Ghosts
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Questions about American Masters
How many seasons does American Masters have?
American Masters has 40 seasons and 311 episodes total.
Who created American Masters?
American Masters was created by Susan Lacy and first aired in 1986.
What genre is American Masters?
American Masters is a Documentary series.
What is the TMDB rating for American Masters?
American Masters has a TMDB rating of 7.0/10 based on 25 votes.
