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 Jul 22, 2026
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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
Profile of the actor who rose from niche westerns to movie industry fame and influence.
Directed by Bruce RickerWritten by Dave KehrGuest stars Morgan Freeman, Clint Eastwood, Dina Eastwood, James Garner, William Goldman, Jack N. Green, Gene Hackman, Curtis Hanson
Episode 2
The American writer Norman Mailer and his bristling personality - in his own words.
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Episode 3
A profile of the half-century career of George Cukor, one of the most beloved motion picture directors and producers, and the impact he had on those in the industry.
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Episode 4
The incredible career of Lucille Ball, from youth through the movies, from television star to media mogul. Some of the personalities that comment in this film include Fran Drescher, Van Johnson, Dick Martin, Edie Adams, and Carol Burnett. This episode won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Non-Fiction Program.
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Episode 5
A profile of reggae superstar Bob Marley (1945-1981), featuring performance and newsreel footage, still photos and interviews with the singer, members of his family and musicians, and music-industry execs he worked with.
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Episode 6
Documentary following the Hollywood star Gregory Peck on a tour of speaking engagements, as well as at home with his family in America and Italy. His career is illustrated by extracts from such movies as To Kill a Mockingbird, Roman Holiday, Cape Fear and McArthur.
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Episode 7
Biography of a photographer and leader in bringing modern art works to the galleries of the United States.
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Episode 8
A documentary on a photographer who spent decades trying to record the authentic Native American life.
Where to watch American MastersEpisode information updated Jul 25, 2026
Scarlett JohanssonSelf
Goran VišnjićRobert Capa (voice)
Patsy ClineSelf (archive footage)
Maya AngelouSelf
Sidney LumetSelf
Oprah WinfreySelf
CommonSelf
Bill ClintonSelf
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