American Masters (1986)
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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1. Mike Nichols2016-01-29 · 1h 30mThe life and 50-year career of director Mike Nichols, one of only two people who have won Peabody, Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony awards.
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2. B.B. King: The Life of Riley2016-02-12 · 1h 30mThe challenging life and career of blues guitarist B.B. King; candid interviews feature Bono, Bonnie Raitt, Carlos Santana, Eric Clapton, John Mayer, and Ringo Starr.
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3. Carole King: Natural Woman2016-02-19 · 1h 30mRare home movies, performances and photos help illustrate the life and career of singer-songwriter Carole King, from 1960s New York to Los Angeles in the 1970s to the present.
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4. Fats Domino and the Birth of Rock 'n' Roll2016-02-26 · 1h 30mThe New Orleans rhythm and blues of Fats Domino helped aid integration in the South.
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5. Loretta Lynn: Still a Mountain Girl2016-03-04 · 1h 30mA profile of country music icon Loretta Lynn, whose hard-fought road to stardom was dramatized in the 1980 film "Coal Miner's Daughter." Included: home movies, photos and concert f
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6. Janis: Little Girl Blue2016-05-03 · 1h 30mOne of the most revered and influential rock ’n’ roll singers of all time, Janis Joplin (January 19, 1943 – October 4, 1970) thrilled audiences and blazed new creative trails befor
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7. The Highwaymen: Friends Till the End2016-05-27 · 1h 30mDiscover the story behind the pioneering outlaw country music supergroup that featured Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash and Kris Kristofferson, told through vintage perf
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8. Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You2016-10-25 · 1h 30mWriter/producer Norman Lear's turbulent childhood, early success with sitcoms “All in the Family,” “The Jeffersons,” “Good Times” and “Maude,” and social activism.
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9. Eero Saarinen: The Architect Who Saw the Future2016-12-27 · 1h 30mThe film explores the life and visionary work of Finnish-American modernist architectural giant Eero Saarinen (1910-1961). Best known for designing National Historic Landmarks such
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