TV 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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American Masters premiered June 23, 1986. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
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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Episode 1
A behind-the-scenes look at the filming of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman for television.
Guest stars Arthur Miller, Dustin Hoffman, John Malkovich, Volker Schlöndorff, Kate Reid, Stephen Lang, Michael Ballhaus
Episode 2
One of America's best-known architects is profiled, with emphasis on his early career and his later movement away from minimalism.
Guest stars Rosamond Bernier
Episode 3
A biography of the well-known social critic and author Katherine Anne Porter.
Guest stars Paul Portelli, Robert Penn Warren, Eudora Welty
Episode 4
An in-depth treatment of the life and sensibilities of the innovative silent film superstar Charlie Chaplin.
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An in-depth treatment of the life and sensibilities of the innovative silent film superstar Charlie Chaplin.
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An in-depth treatment of the life and sensibilities of the innovative silent film superstar Charlie Chaplin.
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Episode 7
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.
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Episode 8
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.
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Episode 9
One of America's signature classical composers and the unique elements he incorporated into his pieces.
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Episode 10
The strikingly realistic and unsentimental paintings of the noted artist from Philadelphia.
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Episode 11
A profile of the noted American artist originally produced to celebrate her 90th birthday.
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Episode 12
Directed by Perry Miller Adato
Episode information updated Sep 3, 2026
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