American Masters — Season 3

Episodes

E01 Lillian Gish: The Actor's Life for Me
Jul 11, 1988 · 1h 30m
The famed career of the silent movie actress and an examination of the role of women in film during that era of American cinema.
E02 A Duke Named Ellington
★ 10.0
Jul 18, 1988 · 1h 30m
Detailed biography of the renowned jazz performer/conductor Duke Ellington and his band, including his easy-going grace and sophistication.
E03 Andre Kertesz of the Cities
Aug 8, 1988 · 1h 30m
A retrospective of the urban photography of Andre Kertesz, told by tracking him in the final years before his death.
E04 Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul
★ 9.0
Aug 22, 1988 · 1h 30m
Franklin's life - from gospel to Grammy Awards.
E05 Rivera in America
Aug 29, 1988 · 1h 30m
The murals and politics of the famed Mexican artist Diego Rivera.
E06 Saint-Gaudens: Masque of the Golden Bowl
Sep 5, 1988 · 1h 30m
A dramatic recreation of the work and career of a renowned sculptor, Augustus Saint-Gaudens
E07 Neil Simon: Not Just for Laughs
Mar 8, 1989 · 1h 30m
The whimsical work of the beloved playwright.
E08 Broadway's Dreamers: The Legacy of the Group Theatre
★ 6.5
Jun 26, 1989 · 1h 30m
The story of "method" acting.