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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Checked Sep 1, 2026
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 biography of the famed singer including her first big breaks in show business.
Guest stars Lena Horne, Gail Lumet Buckley, Ossie Davis, Alan King, Ricardo Montalban, Bobby Short, Liz Smith, Dionne Warwick
Episode 2
A portrait of a masterful and versatile member of the entertainment industry for decades.
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Episode 3
Biography of a multi-media artist and his ground-breaking works of artistic expression.
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Episode 4
A feature on the career of the famed television host and how he entered and left the TV industry.
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Episode 5
The free-flowing design and sculpture of a man influenced by Asian sensibilities.
Where to watch American MastersEpisode information updated Sep 3, 2026
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