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American Masters : Season 38
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Air date: 06 Oct '23 - 7 episodesAmerican Masters is a PBS television show which produces biographies on artists, actors and writers of the United States who have left a profound impact on the nation's popular culture. It is produced by WNET in New York City. The show debuted on PBS in 1986. Groups or organizations featured include: Actors Studio, Algonquin Round Table, Group Theatre, Sweet Honey in the Rock, Women of Tin Pan Alley, Negro Ensemble Company, Juilliard School, the Beat Generation, The Singer-songwriters of the 1970s, Sun Records, Vaudeville, and Warner Bros. Pictures.
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List of Episodes (7)
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American Masters (1986)
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1. HOPPER: An American Love Story
02 Jan '24Discover the secrets behind Edward Hopper’s most iconic and enigmatic works. Known for “Nighthawks” and other evocative paintings of American life, Hopper has left a lasting impression on our culture. Meet the man behind the brush, and see how his marriage to fellow artist Josephine Nivison Hopper shaped his art and career.
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American Masters (1986)
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2. Moynihan
29 Mar '24Discover the life and legacy of former U.S. Senator and diplomat Daniel Patrick Moynihan. Going beyond the "Moynihan Report," President Joe Biden, Ta-Nehisi Coates and others reflect on his decades-long fight to end national poverty.
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American Masters (1986)
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3. The Incomparable Mr. Buckley
02 Apr '24
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American Masters (1986)
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4. Blake Edwards: A Love Story in 24 Frames
28 Aug '24Explore the story of filmmaker Blake Edwards, known for his comedies like the "Pink Panther" series.
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American Masters (1986)
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5. Julia Alvarez: A Life Reimagined
17 Sep '24The Dominican-American poet and novelist Julia Alvarez burst onto the literary scene and blazed a trail for a generation of Latino authors.
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American Masters (1986)
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6. Renegades: Daniel K. Inouye
08 Oct '24Explore the story of the U.S. Senator for Hawai’i who was injured in battle during World War II, resulting in the amputation of his right arm. Posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his lifelong public service, Inouye championed the cause of justice and equality for all Americans, including people living with disabilities.
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American Masters (1986)
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7. Brenda Lee: Rockin' Around
16 Dec '24Discover the story behind singer Brenda Lee’s iconic songs and explore how her early fame and life of poverty shaped her artistry across pop, rock ‘n’ roll and country. Known for her Christmas classic and Billboard hit “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree,” she is still a force in music today. The film features interviews with Keith Urban, Pat Benatar, Neil Giraldo and many others.
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