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.
Showing Season 16 of 40
Season 16
2001
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01. Goldwyn: The Man and His Movies
2001-10-07
The story of the dreams and accomplishments of Samuel Goldwyn, a determined immigrant who founded a Hollywood movie dynasty.
02. F. Scott Fitzgerald: Winter Dreams
2001-10-14
An examination of the themes and characters of the noted novelist.
03. Richard Rodgers: The Sweetest Sounds
2001-10-21
The remarkable songs of America's best-known composer of music for the stage.
04. Quincy Jones: In the Pocket
2001-11-18
Profile of the career of the ground-breaking musician and producer.
05. Good Rockin' Tonight: The Legacy of Sun Records
2001-11-28
The story of how Sam Phillips founded the record company that pulled together some of the early legends of American Rock 'n' Roll.
06. Merce Cunningham: A Lifetime of Dance
2001-12-16
A biography of one of the 20th century's most innovative choreographers.
07. Ralph Ellison: An American Journey
2002-02-19
The impact of African-American author Ellison on the state of culture and literature in the United States.
08. Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer
2002-03-01
The colorful life of the choreographer and performer who has often been acknowledged as America's most powerful and athletic dancer.
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