Monologue from "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" by August Wilson
American Masters
Monologue from "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" by August Wilson
American Masters
Air Date: 02/20/15 | Rating: TV-PG
"White folks don’t understand about the blues," says Ma Rainey in the play, "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom," set in a Chicago recording studio in 1927. This dramatic reading created for August Wilson: The Ground on Which I Stand is performed by Ebony Jo-Ann. The play premiered in 1984 at Yale Repertory Theatre and opened on Broadway the same year to win a New York Drama Critics Circle award.
HOPPER: An American love story
S38 Ep1 | 53m 3s
Air Date: 01/02/24 | Expires: 01/03/27
Discover the secrets behind Edward Hopper’s most iconic and enigmatic works.
Moynihan
S38 Ep2 | 1h 43m 31s
Air Date: 03/29/24 | Expires: 03/28/27 | Rating: TV-PG
Discover the life and legacy of former U.S. Senator and diplomat Daniel Patrick Moynihan.
The Incomparable Mr. Buckley
S38 Ep3 | 1h 40m 39s
Air Date: 04/05/24 | Expires: 04/04/27 | Rating: TV-PG
Discover the intellectual evolution and political legacy of William F. Buckley, Jr.
Roberta Flack
S37 Ep1 | 1h 23m 33s
Air Date: 01/24/23 | Expires: 01/23/27 | Rating: TV-14
Discover music icon Roberta Flack’s rise to stardom and triumphs over racism and sexism.
Dr. Tony Fauci
S37 Ep2 | 1h 53m 11s
Air Date: 03/21/23 | Expires: 03/20/26 | Rating: TV-14
Join Dr. Anthony Fauci as he reflects on his life and career as a public health advocate.
In The Making
S37 Ep3 | 1h 51m 39s
Air Date: 03/24/23 | Expires: 03/23/26 | Rating: TV-14
Follow two performers as they break down barriers in opera and country music.
Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV
S37 Ep4 | 1h 45m 1s
Air Date: 05/16/23 | Expires: 05/15/27 | Rating: TV-MA
See the world through the eyes of Nam June Paik, the father of video art.
Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll
S37 Ep5 | 1h 29m 31s
Air Date: 06/02/23 | Expires: 06/01/27 | Rating: TV-14
Experience the meteoric rise and enduring legacy of Little Richard.
Jerry Brown: The Disrupter
S37 Ep6 | 1h 33m 44s
Air Date: 09/15/23 | Expires: 09/14/26 | Rating: TV-PG
Experience the political and personal journey of California governor Jerry Brown.
Floyd Abrams: Speaking Freely
S37 Ep7 | 1h 22m 45s
Air Date: 09/22/23 | Expires: 09/21/26 | Rating: TV-14
Follow the 50-year career of First Amendment lawyer and legal expert Floyd Abrams.
A Song for Cesar
S37 Ep8 | 1h 22m 12s
Air Date: 09/29/23 | Expires: 09/28/27 | Rating: TV-PG
Trace the life and legacy of labor activist Cesar Chavez through music and the arts.
Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes
S37 Ep9 | 1h 22m 29s
Air Date: 10/06/23 | Expires: 10/05/26 | Rating: TV-14
Experience the groundbreaking sounds of bebop pioneer and virtuoso composer Max Roach.
José Clemente Orozco: Hombre de Fuego (En Español)
S37 Ep10 | 54m 31s
Air Date: 10/07/23 | Expires: 10/26/25 | Rating: TV-PG
El artista José Clemente Orozco (1883-1945) encabezó el movimiento muralista en México.
Ailey
S36 Ep1 | 1h 23m 21s
Air Date: 01/11/22 | Expires: 01/10/25 | Rating: TV-14
The story of a visionary artist who found salvation through dance.
Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands
S36 Ep2 | 1h 53m 1s
Air Date: 02/08/22 | Expires: 02/07/26 | Rating: TV-14
Explore the life of the famous singer who became an icon for the civil rights movement.
Waterman – Duke: Ambassador of Aloha
S36 Ep3 | 1h 23m 57s
Air Date: 05/10/22 | Expires: 05/09/25 | Rating: TV-PG
Jason Momoa narrates the story of five-time Olympic medalist and surfer Duke Kahanamoku.
Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road
S36 Ep5 | 1h 23m 22s
Air Date: 06/14/22 | Expires: 06/13/25 | Rating: TV-14
Explore the life of the legendary singer, songwriter and co-founder of The Beach Boys.
Buffy Sainte-Marie: Carry It On
S36 Ep6 | 1h 29m 33s
Air Date: 11/22/22 | Expires: 11/21/25 | Rating: TV-14
See the story of the Indigenous singer-songwriter, social activist, educator and artist.
The Adventures of Saul Bellow
S36 Ep7 | 1h 22m 55s
Air Date: 12/12/22 | Expires: 12/11/25 | Rating: TV-MA
Explore Nobel Prize winner Saul Bellow's impact on American literature.
Groucho & Cavett
S36 Ep8 | 1h 21m 59s
Air Date: 12/27/22 | Expires: 12/26/25 | Rating: TV-PG
Discover the enduring friendship between legendary comedians Dick Cavett and Groucho Marx.
How It Feels To Be Free
S35 Ep1 | 1h 53m 19s
Air Date: 01/18/21 | Expires: 01/17/25 | Rating: TV-PG
The inspiring story of six trailblazing Black women entertainers.
Twyla Moves
S35 Ep3 | 1h 22m 31s
Air Date: 03/26/21 | Expires: 03/25/25 | Rating: TV-G
Explore choreographer Twyla Tharp’s career and famously rigorous creative process.
Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir
S35 Ep7 | 1h 39m 49s
Air Date: 05/03/21 | Expires: 11/02/25 | Rating: TV-PG
The story of the author of the “The Joy Luck Club.”
Ballerina Boys
S35 Ep8 | 53m 26s
Air Date: 06/04/21 | Expires: 06/03/24 | Rating: TV-PG
Discover The Trocks. Dancing on pointe shoes, these male ballerinas mix artistry and joy.
Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase The Blues Away
S35 Ep9 | 1h 22m 31s
Air Date: 07/27/21 | Expires: 07/29/24 | Rating: TV-14
Dive into the career of the legendary blues guitarist.
Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It
S35 Ep10 | 1h 28m 42s
Air Date: 10/05/21 | Expires: 10/04/25 | Rating: TV-14
Explore the life and 70-year career of the iconic Latina actor, performer and activist.
Becoming Helen Keller
S35 Ep11 | 1h 22m 50s
Air Date: 10/19/21 | Expires: 10/18/25 | Rating: TV-PG
Revisit the remarkable career and life of an icon who became a human rights pioneer.
Mae West: Dirty Blonde
S34 Ep2 | 1h 23m 32s
Air Date: 06/16/20 | Expires: 06/15/24 | Rating: TV-14
Dive into the life and career of groundbreaking entertainer Mae West.
Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am
S34 Ep3 | 1h 56m 29s
Air Date: 06/23/20 | Expires: 09/30/25 | Rating: TV-14
An artful and intimate meditation on the legendary storyteller.
Keith Haring: Street Art Boy
S34 Ep8 | 52m 28s
Air Date: 12/04/20 | Expires: 11/13/26 | Rating: TV-14
Explore the life of artist Keith Haring who revolutionized pop culture and fine art.
Terrence McNally: Every Act of Life
S33 Ep8 | 1h 22m 18s
Air Date: 06/14/19 | Expires: 07/05/24 | Rating: TV-PG
Explore four-time Tony-winning playwright Terrence McNally's work in theater.
Basquiat: Rage to Riches
S32 Ep7 | 1h 24m 16s
Air Date: 09/14/18 | Expires: 09/13/24 | Rating: TV-PG
He lived fast, died young and created thousands of drawings and paintings.
James Beard: America’s First Foodie
S31 Ep4 | 53m 11s
Air Date: 05/19/17 | Expires: 05/18/24
Today’s American food movement can be traced back to one man: James Beard.
Tyrus
S31 Ep7 | 1h 23m 11s
Air Date: 09/08/17 | Expires: 05/16/25
Tyrus Wong's pioneering artwork led to iconic works like Bambi and Rebel Without a Cause.
Loretta Lynn: Still a Mountain Girl
S30 Ep5 | 1h 53m 14s
Air Date: 03/04/16 | Expires: 03/03/26 | Rating: NR
"The Queen of Country Music” is still going strong after more than 50 years of music.
Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You
S30 Ep8 | 1h 24m 18s
Air Date: 10/25/16 | Expires: 07/01/24 | Rating: NR
The first documentary about the legend behind much of the bold television of the '70s.
José Clemente Orozco: Man of Fire
S21 Ep7 | 55m 41s
Air Date: 10/07/23 | Expires: 10/26/25 | Rating: TV-PG
Mexican muralist José Clemente Orozco led a life filled with drama, adversity & triumph.
Alice Waters and Her Delicious Revolution
S17 Ep4 | 53m 30s
Air Date: 03/19/03 | Expires: 05/26/24
Alice Waters has made it her mission in life to make sure that people eat beautifully.
James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket
S4 Ep4 | 1h 25m 19s
Air Date: 08/23/13 | Expires: 06/10/26 | Rating: TV-PG
Explores the life, works and beliefs of the late writer and civil rights activist.
Grace Abbott: Social Work Pioneer
9m 4s
Air Date: 03/11/20
Grace Abbott spent her life fighting for the rights of women, children and immigrants.
Aviator Bessie Coleman
9m 3s
Air Date: 03/04/20
Bessie Coleman was the first African American woman aviator.
Maggie Lena Walker: Civil Rights Activist and Entrepreneur
9m 40s
Air Date: 03/18/20
Maggie Lena Walker was the first African-American woman bank founder and president.
Lillian Gilbreth: Pioneering Inventor
10m 20s
Air Date: 03/25/20
Lillian Gilbreth was the first woman elected to the National Academy of Engineering.
Ynés Mexía: Mexican-American Botanist and Adventurer
9m 17s
Air Date: 04/01/20
Ynés Mexía became one of the most accomplished plant collectors of her time.
Anna May Wong: The first Asian American Movie Star
11m 25s
Air Date: 04/08/20
Anna May Wong spent her acting career resisting racism and typecasting in Hollywood.
Meta Warrick Fuller: Trailblazing African American Sculptor
11m 25s
Air Date: 04/15/20
Meta Warrick Fuller celebrated African American cultural identity through her artwork.
The First Woman to Lead Arctic Expeditions
10m
Air Date: 04/22/20
Louise Arner Boyd was the first American woman to lead arctic expeditions.
She was an American Cinema Pioneer
12m 12s
Air Date: 04/29/20
Lois Weber was an early film pioneer and one of the first directors to own a film studio.
This Astronomer Discovered Over 300 Stars During Her Career
9m 34s
Air Date: 05/06/20
Williamina Fleming went from doing domestic work to becoming a trailblazing astronomer.
She was the first Chinese American woman to vote in the U.S.
10m 18s
Air Date: 05/13/20
Tye Leung Schulze was the first Chinese American woman to vote in a U.S. election.
She was a leader of the American labor movement
10m 59s
Air Date: 05/20/20
Rose Schneiderman was a pioneering labor organizer and suffragist.
The First American-Born Chinese Woman Doctor
10m 18s
Air Date: 05/27/20
Margaret Chung became the first American-born Chinese woman doctor in 1916.
Gladys Bentley: Gender-Bending Performer and Musician
11m 51s
Air Date: 06/03/20
Gladys Bentley was a musical sensation and gender identity pioneer.
Annie Smith Peck: Record-Breaking Mountaineer
10m 40s
Air Date: 06/10/20
She was a record-breaking mountaineer, educator and suffragist.
The First American Indian Doctor
11m 37s
Air Date: 06/17/20
Susan La Flesche Picotte became the first American Indian woman doctor.
Sissieretta Jones was a Trailblazing Black Opera Singer
11m 5s
Air Date: 06/24/20
Sissieretta Jones was the first Black woman to headline a concert at Carnegie Hall.
Queen Lili‘uokalani – The First and Last Queen of Hawai‘i
12m 14s
Air Date: 07/01/20
Queen Lili‘uokalani was the first sovereign queen, and the last monarch of Hawai'i.
She was the First Woman to Swim Across the English Channel
11m 54s
Air Date: 07/08/20
Gertrude Ederle made history in 1926 as the first woman to swim across the English Channel
She was a Daredevil Performer & Advocate for the Blind
10m 2s
Air Date: 07/15/20
Sonora Webster Carver (1904-2003) was one of the most famous horse divers in the world.
She was a Civil Rights Activist and Co-Founder of the NAACP
11m 53s
Air Date: 07/22/20
Mary Church Terrell was a suffragist, civil rights activist and co-founder of the NAACP.
Martha Hughes Cannon: The First Woman State Senator
12m 23s
Air Date: 07/29/20
Martha Hughes Cannon was a historic state senator and public health pioneer.
Jovita Idar: Mexican American Activist and Journalist
11m 8s
Air Date: 08/05/20
Jovita Idar was a Latina journalist who worked for an end to segregation and racism.
Jeannette Rankin: The First Woman Member of U.S. Congress
12m 38s
Air Date: 08/12/20
Jeannette Rankin made history as the first woman elected to the U.S. Congress.
Zitkála-Šá: Trailblazing American Indian Composer and Writer
11m 39s
Air Date: 08/19/20
Zitkála-Šá co-composed and wrote the libretto for the first American Indian opera.
The First Black Woman to Run for Vice President of The U.S.
12m 32s
Air Date: 08/26/20
Charlotta Bass was the first Black woman to run for Vice President of the United States.
Jacques Pépin makes buttermilk pancakes
3m 3s
Air Date: 09/04/20
Jacques Pépin demonstrates how to make buttermilk pancakes from his home kitchen.
Jacques Pépin makes cocotte eggs
3m 48s
Air Date: 09/04/20
Jacques Pépin makes eggs in a little container called a "cocotte."
Jacques Pépin makes fried eggs
3m 21s
Air Date: 09/03/20
Jacques Pépin makes tender, slightly runny fried eggs.
Jacques Pépin makes Eggs Jeannette
6m 27s
Air Date: 09/03/20
Jacques Pépin makes a very easy-to-do, delicious, and unusual way to enjoy eggs.
Jacques Pépin makes a country omelet
6m 6s
Air Date: 09/03/20
Jacques Pépin makes a country omelet with potatoes, onions and cheese for a great lunch.
Jacques Pépin makes a seafood omelet
6m 40s
Air Date: 09/03/20
Jacques Pépin makes a seafood omelet, a very elegant dish for a light supper.
Jacques Pépin makes classic scrambled eggs
4m 55s
Air Date: 09/03/20
Jacques Pépin makes scrambled eggs "the classic way" for an elegant, simple dinner.
Jacques Pépin makes rice cakes with eggs
3m 22s
Air Date: 09/03/20
Jacques Pépin makes rice cakes using leftover rice with eggs on top.
Jacques Pépin makes an easy cream cheese soufflé
3m 28s
Air Date: 09/04/20
Jacques Pépin makes an easy cream cheese soufflé, great for a first course.
Jacques Pépin makes easy and delicious crêpes
6m 5s
Air Date: 09/04/20
Jacques Pépin makes easy and delicious crêpes.
Amyra León: Strange Grace
15m 18s
Air Date: 10/14/20
Meet musician, poet, author, and activist Amyra León.
Anik Khan: Street Level
13m 9s
Air Date: 10/05/20
Explore the music of Anik Khan, the Bangladesh-born, Queens, NY-raised hip-hop artist.
Bunky Echo-Hawk: The Resistance
8m
Air Date: 10/05/20
How the reality of Native Americans inspires Pawnee artist Bunky Echo-Hawk's work.
Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah: The New Chief
11m 20s
Air Date: 10/05/20
The Grammy-nominated musician from New Orleans defies the expectations of jazz music.
Damon Davis: Apologue for the Darkest Gods
11m 52s
Air Date: 10/05/20
A look into the art of award-winning, post-disciplinary artist Damon Davis.
Jamaica Heolimeleikalani Osorio: This Is the Way We Rise
12m 16s
Air Date: 10/14/20
Jamaica Heolimeleikalani Osorio is a Kanaka Maoli wahine poet, activist, and academic.
Maia Cruz Palileo: Becoming the Moon
11m 54s
Air Date: 10/05/20
Maia Cruz Palileo is a multi-disciplinary artist who explores themes of migration.
Vincent Valdez: The Beginning is Near
11m 1s
Air Date: 10/05/20
Artist Vincent Valdez emphasizes under-examined historical narratives in his work.
Julian Eltinge: Female Impersonator of the Vaudeville Era
4m 45s
Air Date: 03/01/21
Julian Eltinge was a female impersonator who was once America's highest paid performer.
Gladys Bentley: Drag King of the Harlem Renaissance
5m 57s
Air Date: 06/25/21
Gladys Bentley was a musician and drag king who was a part of the Harlem Renaissance.
Renegades Pilot: Kitty O’Neil [Open Captions]
8m 55s
Air Date: 07/26/21
Discover "the fastest woman in the world," deaf racecar driver and daredevil Kitty O'Neil.
Renegades Pilot: Kitty O’Neil [Audio Description + ASL]
8m 55s
Air Date: 07/26/21
Discover "the fastest woman in the world," deaf racecar driver and daredevil Kitty O'Neil.
Jose Sarria: Legendary Drag Queen and Queer Activist
5m 52s
Air Date: 07/27/21
Sarria was a legend of the San Francisco drag scene.
Joan Jett Blakk: The drag queen who ran for president
6m 13s
Air Date: 08/06/21
She ran for president in lipstick, heels and eyeshadow.
Flawless Sabrina: Queer Icon and Star of ‘The Queen’
6m 30s
Air Date: 08/20/21
She was an artist, activist, gay mother and mentor to hundreds of queer youth.
Jean Malin: Queen of the Pansies
5m 57s
Air Date: 09/03/21
Jean Malin was one of the first openly gay performers in the Prohibition era.
Crystal Labeija: The Queen Who Reinvented Ball Culture
5m 38s
Air Date: 09/24/21
Crystal was a proud Black trans woman, a drag mother and, a pageant girl.
William Dorsey Swann: The first “Queen of Drag”
4m 39s
Air Date: 10/01/21
Born into slavery, Swann was the first known person to identify as a “Queen of Drag.”
Lights, Camera, Acción
24m 25s
Air Date: 10/05/21 | Expires: 10/05/25
Celebrate the incredible impact Latinos have made in Hollywood — past, present and future.
Jacques Pépin Makes Onion Soup Gratinée
6m 49s
Air Date: 11/18/21
Pépin teaches us how to make onion soup gratinée.
Jacques Pépin Makes Sauteed Brussels Sprouts
2m 31s
Air Date: 11/18/21
Jacques Pépin shows us a simple but tasty Brussels sprouts recipe.
Jacques Pépin Makes Shrimp-Stuffed Portobello
7m 24s
Air Date: 11/18/21
Pépin's recipe for stuffed portobello has breadcrumbs, garlic, butter and herbs.
Jacques Pépin Makes Fresh Corn Purée
4m 9s
Air Date: 11/18/21
Pépin shows us how to make one of his favorite dishes for the summer, a fresh corn purée.
Jacques Pépin Makes Beef Carpaccio
5m 13s
Air Date: 11/19/21
Pépin teaches us his recipe for beef carpaccio.
Jacques Pépin Makes Cold Tomato-Cucumber Soup
5m 15s
Air Date: 12/02/21
Pépin loves a cold soup in the summer using this recipe.
Jacques Pépin Makes Moules Two Ways
5m 22s
Air Date: 12/02/21
Pépin demonstrates two ways of making mussels.
Jacques Pépin Makes Kale Soup
5m 30s
Air Date: 12/02/21
Pépin teaches us his recipe for a hearty kale soup.
Jacques Pépin Makes Tomato Toasts
6m 41s
Air Date: 12/02/21
This recipe for tomato toasts with olives is inspired by Pépin's time in Spain.
Jacques Pépin Makes Clam Fritters
5m 40s
Air Date: 12/02/21
Pépin's clam fritters bring back fond memories of going clamming in the sea.
Jacques Pépin Makes Quiche Lorraine
12m 9s
Air Date: 12/02/21
Pépin's recipe for quiche Lorraine is inspired by his mother.
Herbie Hancock on jazz and Quincy Jones’ influence
15m 39s
Air Date: 02/25/22
Herbie Hancock discusses the producer's career and influence in the music industry.
Gloria Naylor on the American dream
15m 16s
Air Date: 02/25/22
Gloria Naylor speaks about the American dream and Nella Larsen's "Passing."
Betty White talks about funny women in comedy history
12m 12s
Air Date: 02/25/22
Betty White talks about funny women in comedy history like Carol Burnett and Lucille Ball.
Dionne Warwick on Lena Horne and her musical influences
11m 55s
Air Date: 03/02/22
Dionne Warwick discusses Lena Horne and her other musical influences.
Patti Smith on Lou Reed and rock and roll
15m 35s
Air Date: 03/04/22
Patti Smith shares her thoughts on Lou Reed and the 70s rock and roll scene.
Laura Linney on mastering acting at Juilliard
15m 7s
Air Date: 03/17/22
Laura Linney discusses her time at Juilliard and how it helped shape her as an actor.
Gloria Steinem on the legacy of Marilyn Monroe
11m
Air Date: 03/24/22
Gloria Steinem talks about Marilyn Monroe in relation to the women's movement.
I. M. Pei on sculpture
7m 26s
Air Date: 05/18/22
I. M. Pei shares his thoughts on the relationship between sculpture and scale.
Baayork Lee on becoming a Broadway star at age 5
12m 24s
Air Date: 05/25/22
Baayork Lee discusses starring on Broadway at age 5 and working with Richard Rodgers.
Tracey Ullman on Mel Brooks’ intrinsically American comedy
11m 45s
Air Date: 06/22/22
Tracey Ullman discusses the joys of working with Mel Brooks.
How Harry Belafonte embraced Black culture in music
16m 49s
Air Date: 07/12/22
Harry Belafonte speaks about Paul Robeson and Black culture in music.
Jacques Pépin Makes Ice Cream French Toast
3m 33s
Air Date: 07/20/22
Jacques Pépin adapted this recipe from his time as a breakfast cook in Paris.
Jacques Pépin Makes Lemon Posset for Dessert
4m 16s
Air Date: 07/25/22
This lemon posset is one of Jacques Pépin's simplest recipes.
Jacques Pépin Prepares Blueberries with Lemon and Mint
3m 24s
Air Date: 08/01/22
Another take on blueberries, lemon and mint from Jacques Pépin.
Jacques Pépin Makes Spaghetti with Basil Pesto
8m 9s
Air Date: 08/11/22
In the summer, Pépin likes to use fresh basil from his garden to make this pesto recipe.
Jacques Pépin Makes Pasta Primavera
5m 32s
Air Date: 08/18/22
This versatile pasta recipe can be made with any seasonal vegetables.
Jacques Pépin Makes Pasta Fagioli
4m 28s
Air Date: 08/23/22
Pasta fagioli, or "pasta and beans," is a filling dish with pantry friendly ingredients.
Jacques Pépin Makes Pork Roast with Ratatouille
5m 25s
Air Date: 08/31/22
Pépin slow roasts this dish for a tender and juicy pork.
Martin Scorsese on the films of John Ford
19m 20s
Air Date: 09/07/22
Martin Scorsese discusses how John Ford's films have impacted his career.
Jacques Pépin Makes Baked Salmon with Sautéed Endive
4m 2s
Air Date: 09/08/22
Pépin shares his method for a simple baked salmon served with caramelized endive.
Jacques Pépin Makes Sautéed Cod with Mushrooms
5m 44s
Air Date: 09/14/22
Pépin serves cod with a garnish of vegetables including mushrooms, radishes and olives.
Jacques Pépin Makes Tuna Tartare
6m 39s
Air Date: 09/21/22
Pépin serves his tuna tartare with onions, scallions and a garnish of bread and cucumbers.
Lily Gladstone: Far Out There
13m 51s
Air Date: 03/14/23
Native American actress Lily Gladstone reflects on her origins and acting in Hollywood.
Sydney G. James: How We See Us
15m 33s
Air Date: 03/21/23
Artist Sydney G. James’ bold brush strokes address racial injustice in her native Detroit.
Jonathan Thunder: Good Mythology
14m 11s
Air Date: 03/28/23
Ojibwe artist Jonathan Thunder explores the mythic inspirations of his surrealist work.
Alejandro Jimenez: The Ground I Stand On
12m
Air Date: 04/04/23
A lyrical exploration of the life and work of Mexican-American poet Alejandro Jimenez.
Walshy Fire: Pull Up
10m 25s
Air Date: 04/11/23
Caribbean-American D.J. Walshy Fire electrifies audiences with dancehall-inspired beats.
Senghor Reid: Make Way For Tomorrow
13m 4s
Air Date: 04/18/23
Artist Senghor Reid draws inspiration from current events and his hometown of Detroit.
Ethan Lim: Cambodian Futures
16m 34s
Air Date: 04/25/23
Chef Ethan Lim creates vibrant dishes inspired by the rich, complex history of Cambodia.
Keeping Video Art Alive With C.T. Lui
8m 24s
Air Date: 06/09/23
Engineer Chi-Tien Lui has restored most of Nam June Paik's video art over the years.
Treat Williams on the acting process with Sidney Lumet
6m 24s
Air Date: 06/13/23
Actor Treat Williams describes working with director Sidney Lumet on “Prince of the City.”
Lady Bunny on the echoes of Mae West in drag culture
12m 19s
Air Date: 06/29/23
Drag performer and artist Lady Bunny talks about Mae West's influence.
James Earl Jones on Sidney Poitier and acting
16m 12s
Air Date: 07/06/23
James Earl Jones talks Sidney Poitier's impact on himself and other young Black actors.
Fran Drescher on being a showrunner for the American sitcom
21m 12s
Air Date: 07/11/23
Fran Drescher talks about how she took inspiration from Lucille Ball for "The Nanny."
André Leon Talley on Mae West’s impact on fashion and style
15m 24s
Air Date: 07/20/23
André Leon Talley recounts how Mae West used fashion and her sexuality to empower herself.
Protactile: A Language of Touch
17m 42s
Air Date: 07/25/23
DeafBlind people are creating a new language called Protactile, based solely on touch.
Protactile: A Language of Touch [Audio Description + ASL]
17m 42s
Air Date: 07/25/23
DeafBlind people are creating a new language called Protactile, based solely on touch.
Protactile: A Language of Touch [Extended Audio Description]
21m 23s
Air Date: 07/25/23
DeafBlind people are creating a new language called Protactile, based solely on touch.
Filmmaker Jonas Mekas on living in Andy Warhol’s New York
22m 21s
Air Date: 08/02/23
Filmmaker Jonas Mekas describes the burgeoning art scene of New York City in the 1960s.
Steve Martin on how David Geffen thrived through friendships
14m 41s
Air Date: 08/09/23
Steve Martin discusses how David Geffen found Hollywood success through his friendships.
John Singleton on having Maya Angelou as a mentor
13m 33s
Air Date: 08/22/23
John Singleton came to Maya Angelou for guidance while working on "Poetic Justice."
How Billy Crystal learned to imitate Sammy Davis, Jr.
19m 23s
Air Date: 11/01/23
Billy Crystal speaks on his admiration for and working relationship with Sammy Davis, Jr.
How Rita Moreno auditioned and rehearsed for West Side Story
20m 32s
Air Date: 11/06/23
Rita Moreno reflects on the 1961 production of "West Side Story."
Neil Young on David Geffen’s success as a media mogul
15m 10s
Air Date: 11/08/23
Neil Young speaks about David Geffen’s role as a performer in the art of the deal.
Jerry Lewis on comedy and his bond with Sammy Davis, Jr.
9m 45s
Air Date: 12/07/23
Jerry Lewis talks about becoming a comedian and his friendship with Sammy Davis, Jr.
Louis Gossett, Jr. honors Maya Angelou’s storytelling impact
19m 53s
Air Date: 12/18/23
Lou Gossett, Jr. discusses Dr. Maya Angelou’s role as a "matriarch."
HOPPER: An American love story (ASL + Audio Description)
53m 3s
Air Date: 01/02/24 | Expires: 01/03/27
Discover the secrets behind Edward Hopper’s most iconic and enigmatic works.
HOPPER: An American love story (Extended Audio Description)
1h 7m 42s
Air Date: 01/02/24 | Expires: 01/03/27
Discover the secrets behind Edward Hopper’s most iconic and enigmatic works.
Searching for Augusta Savage
21m 48s
Air Date: 02/15/24
Discover Augusta Savage's legacy as a Harlem Renaissance sculptor and art activist.
Becoming Yamazushi
14m 8s
Air Date: 03/14/24
A Japanese American rapper discovers how art can champion cultural liberation.
Moynihan (ASL)
1h 43m 31s
Air Date: 04/01/24 | Expires: 03/28/27
Discover the life and legacy of former U.S. Senator and diplomat Daniel Patrick Moynihan.
Moynihan (Extended Audio Description)
1h 44m 19s
Air Date: 04/09/24 | Expires: 03/28/27
Discover the life and legacy of former U.S. Senator and diplomat Daniel Patrick Moynihan.
The Incomparable Mr. Buckley (Extended Audio Description)
1h 42m 8s
Air Date: 04/22/24 | Expires: 04/04/27
Discover the intellectual evolution and political legacy of William F. Buckley, Jr.
The Incomparable Mr. Buckley (ASL)
1h 40m 40s
Air Date: 04/22/24 | Expires: 04/04/27
Discover the intellectual evolution and political legacy of William F. Buckley, Jr.
Susie Essman on “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and the unique “genius” of Larry David
8m 45s
Air Date: 04/14/24
Comedian Susie Essman talks about the unique traits of "Curb Your Enthusiasm."
Weaving Nature
18m 39s
Air Date: 04/22/24
David Bacharach creates "The Mounds," a land art installation confronting climate change.
Jerry Seinfeld on his place in American sitcom history
16m 1s
Air Date: 04/23/24
Jerry Seinfeld discusses his collaboration with Larry David and the evolution of the sitcom.
Dear Corky
16m 27s
Air Date: 05/01/24
Discover the work of New York photographer Corky Lee in his own words.
HOPPER: An American love story
S38 Ep1 | 1m 2s
Air Date: 01/02/24
Discover the secrets behind Edward Hopper’s most iconic and enigmatic works.
Edward Hopper’s career soared as wife Jo Nivison’s faltered
S38 Ep1 | 2m 31s
Air Date: 01/02/24
Edward Hopper's career soared while his wife Jo Nivison's faltered.
Edward Hopper’s simple lifestyle with wife Jo
S38 Ep1 | 1m 55s
Air Date: 01/02/24
Edward and Jo Hopper lived an extremely frugal life.
Edward Hopper’s work showed a narrow view of New York
S38 Ep1 | 2m 39s
Air Date: 01/02/24
Edward Hopper showed no interest in the growing diversity of America.
A closer look at Edward Hopper’s “Automat” and “Chop Suey”
S38 Ep1 | 1m 59s
Air Date: 01/02/24
Edward Hopper displayed a preference for quieter social commentary with his art.
Rare interview footage of Edward Hopper on his process
S38 Ep1 | 29m 7s
Air Date: 01/02/24
Edward Hopper joins Brian O'Doherty for a conversation about his process and inspirations.
Edward Hopper’s childhood in Nyack, New York
S38 Ep1 | 2m 3s
Air Date: 01/02/24
Edward Hopper was raised in Nyack, where his creativity was fostered by his parents.
HOPPER: An American love story (EAD + ASL + OC Trailer)
S38 Ep1 | 2m 10s
Air Date: 01/02/24
Discover the secrets behind Edward Hopper’s most iconic and enigmatic works.
Moynihan
S38 Ep2 | 2m 49s
Air Date: 03/29/24
Discover the life and legacy of former U.S. Senator and diplomat Daniel Patrick Moynihan.
Explaining the “Moynihan Report”
S38 Ep2 | 6m 3s
Air Date: 03/29/24
In 1965, Daniel Patrick Moynihan released the controversial "Moynihan Report."
Daniel Patrick Moynihan on going “beyond the melting pot”
S38 Ep2 | 2m 40s
Air Date: 03/29/24
Daniel Patrick Moynihan's book transformed how ethnicity was viewed in America.
Moynihan on working with Nixon across party lines
S38 Ep2 | 2m 23s
Air Date: 03/29/24
Against advice, Daniel Patrick Moynihan took a job as Richard Nixon's domestic advisor.
When William F. Buckley, Jr. ran for mayor of New York City
S38 Ep3 | 2m 56s
Air Date: 04/05/24
William F. Buckley, Jr. ran for mayor of New York City under the Conservative Party.
William F. Buckley, Jr.’s relationship with wife Patricia
S38 Ep3 | 2m 5s
Air Date: 04/05/24
William F. Buckley, Jr. and his wife Patricia had a brazen, but loving relationship.
Buckley’s Yale criticism fueled the conservative movement
S38 Ep3 | 1m 47s
Air Date: 04/05/24
Yale administration feared Buckley's outspoken criticism of the university.
William F. Buckley, Jr.’s early childhood life
S38 Ep3 | 3m 4s
Air Date: 04/05/24
William F. Buckley, Jr. grew up in Great Elm, a sprawling estate located in Sharon, Conn.
The Incomparable Mr. Buckley
S38 Ep3 | 2m 31s
Air Date: 04/05/24
Discover the intellectual evolution and political legacy of William F. Buckley, Jr.
Exclusive Preview: Who was William F. Buckley, Jr.?
S38 Ep3 | 10m 12s
Air Date: 04/05/24
Watch the first ten minutes of The Incomparable Mr. Buckley in this sneak preview.
The Incomparable Mr. Buckley (AD + ASL + OC Trailer)
S38 Ep3 | 2m 47s
Air Date: 04/05/24
Discover the intellectual evolution and political legacy of William F. Buckley, Jr.
5 Firing Line moments that are still relevant today
S38 Ep3 | 15m 34s
Air Date: 04/05/24
This Firing Line compliation shows Buckley in conversation with five of his most memorable guests.
Roberta Flack
S37 Ep1 | 35s
Air Date: 01/24/23
Discover music icon Roberta Flack’s rise to stardom and triumphs over racism and sexism.
Clint Eastwood loved “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face”
S37 Ep1 | 2m 42s
Air Date: 01/24/23
Clint Eastwood loved Roberta Flack's song "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face."
How Roberta Flack created soul with “getting-togetherness”
S37 Ep1 | 2m 43s
Air Date: 01/24/23
Roberta Flack performed with all of that soulful "getting-toggetherness."
The origin of Flack’s hit “Killing Me Softly With His Song”
S37 Ep1 | 2m 27s
Air Date: 01/24/23
How Roberta Flack made "Killing Me Softly With His Song" her own.
Roberta Flack was a child piano prodigy
S37 Ep1 | 2m 9s
Air Date: 01/24/23
Growing up, Roberta Flack was known as a piano prodigy who "could play anything."
Dr. Tony Fauci
S37 Ep2 | 2m 18s
Air Date: 03/21/23
Join Dr. Anthony Fauci as he reflects on his life and career as a public health advocate.
How Dr. Fauci handled the AIDS crisis
S37 Ep2 | 4m 34s
Air Date: 03/21/23
Dr. Fauci's relationship with AIDS activists changed throughout the years.
Dr. Fauci’s security
S37 Ep2 | 1m 46s
Air Date: 03/21/23
Since the spring of 2020, Dr. Fauci has had 24/7 security.
Dr. Fauci visits D.C. to battle vaccine hesistancy
S37 Ep2 | 7m 2s
Air Date: 03/21/23
Dr. Fauci and the mayor of D.C. encourage residents to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Dr. Fauci on retiring
S37 Ep2 | 2m 2s
Air Date: 03/21/23
Dr. Anthony Fauci sits down with his wife, Dr. Christine Grady, to discuss retiring.
In The Making
S37 Ep3 | 3m 53s
Air Date: 03/24/23
Follow two performers as they break down barriers in opera and country music.
The history of Black artists in country music
S37 Ep3 | 2m 20s
Air Date: 03/24/23
Black musicians have always had a place in the history of country music.
The nomadic life of an opera singer
S37 Ep3 | 2m 38s
Air Date: 03/24/23
J'Nai Bridges talks about the pros and cons of life as an opera singer.
Preparing for a final opera performance
S37 Ep3 | 3m 5s
Air Date: 03/24/23
In this outtake from "J'Nai Bridges Unamplified," J'Nai prepares for a final appearance.
Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV
S37 Ep4 | 2m 31s
Air Date: 05/16/23
See the world through the eyes of Nam June Paik, the father of video art.
Nam June Paik’s communication problem
S37 Ep4 | 45s
Air Date: 05/16/23
Nam June Paik describes how everyday is a communication problem for him.
Nam June Paik’s early art
S37 Ep4 | 42s
Air Date: 05/16/23
In Zen for Head (1962), Nam June Paik used his body as an instrument in the performance.
Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll
S37 Ep5 | 28s
Air Date: 06/02/23
Experience the meteoric rise and enduring legacy of Little Richard.
The king and queen of rock ‘n’ roll—and Sunset Boulevard
S37 Ep5 | 1m 33s
Air Date: 06/02/23
By 1985, Little Richard had abandoned rock 'n' roll and was living in a hotel in L.A.
Little Richard preaches the gospel
S37 Ep5 | 2m
Air Date: 06/02/23
Little Richard had a fervid relationship with religion.
The origins of “Tutti Frutti”
S37 Ep5 | 1m 41s
Air Date: 06/02/23
Little Richard first originated the famous refrain in "Tutti Frutti" at the Dew Drop Inn.
Big Freedia on Little Richard, music and the queer community
S37 Ep5 | 13m 48s
Air Date: 06/02/23
Artist Big Freedia reflects on the similarities between herself and Little Richard.
Jerry Brown: The Disrupter
S37 Ep6 | 2m 8s
Air Date: 09/15/23
Experience the political and personal journey of California governor Jerry Brown.
The moment Jerry Brown found politics
S37 Ep6 | 1m 15s
Air Date: 09/15/23
While at the Governor's Mansion, Jerry Brown overheard his father talking politics.
Jerry Brown’s second shot at governor
S37 Ep6 | 2m 12s
Air Date: 09/15/23
Jerry Brown runs for governor a second time and becomes the oldest sitting governor in CA.
How Watergate changed the political landscape
S37 Ep6 | 1m 4s
Air Date: 09/15/23
Journalist Todd Purdum floated the idea of Jerry Brown running for governor.
The history of the First Amendment
S37 Ep7 | 2m 48s
Air Date: 09/22/23
"We were making up, in a sense, First Amendment law as we went along," said Floyd Abrams.
When The New York Times published the Pentagon Papers
S37 Ep7 | 2m 22s
Air Date: 09/22/23
The New York Times sought the legal counsel after publishing the Pentagon Papers.
The case that protected corporate spending in elections
S37 Ep7 | 2m 26s
Air Date: 09/22/23
Learn how the First Amendment protects independent spending by corporations in elections.
Floyd Abrams: Speaking Freely
S37 Ep7 | 2m 20s
Air Date: 09/22/23
Follow the 50-year career of preeminent First Amendment attorney Floyd Abrams.
Dan Abrams on defending his father’s work on Citizens United
S37 Ep7 | 3m 40s
Air Date: 09/22/23
Dan Abrams discusses how he admires his father for working on cases he may not agree with.
A Song for Cesar
S37 Ep8 | 1m 52s
Air Date: 09/29/23
See how Cesar Chavez and the farmworkers’ movement were influenced by music and the arts.
Cesar Chavez’s love of jazz and pachuco culture
S37 Ep8 | 3m 27s
Air Date: 09/29/23
Civil rights activist Cesar Chavez expressed an interest in music from an early age.
The music of America’s farmworkers
S37 Ep8 | 3m 10s
Air Date: 09/29/23
Daniel Valdez created a bolero song from the poem "Brown-Eyed Children of the Sun."
Peaceful protest with Joan Baez
S37 Ep8 | 2m 31s
Air Date: 09/29/23
Singer Joan Baez was one of the peaceful protesters of the farmworkers’ movement.
How the farmworkers’ movement used concerts to fundraise
S37 Ep8 | 3m 40s
Air Date: 09/29/23
Jim Cassell organized concerts as fundraisers for the farmworkers’ movement.
Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes
S37 Ep9 | 1m 6s
Air Date: 10/06/23
Experience the groundbreaking sounds of bebop pioneer and virtuoso composer Max Roach.
Documenting the legacy of drummer Max Roach
S37 Ep9 | 2m 28s
Air Date: 10/06/23
Director Sam Pollard was captivated by the life story of drummer and activist Max Roach.
How Max Roach created the experimental sound of M’Boom
S37 Ep9 | 2m 12s
Air Date: 10/06/23
Max Roach founded M'Boom, a jazz group made up of experimental percussionists.
How Max Roach fused jazz and hip hop
S37 Ep9 | 2m 47s
Air Date: 10/06/23
Max Roach was excited by the premise and promise of rap when it first hit the music scene.
Rare footage of Max Roach and Abbey Lincoln’s collaboration
S37 Ep9 | 25m 51s
Air Date: 10/06/23
Take a peek inside Max Roach and Abbey Lincoln’s musical process in this exclusive.
José Clemente Orozco: Hombre de Fuego (En Español)
S37 Ep10 | 40s
Air Date: 10/07/23
El artista José Clemente Orozco (1883-1945) encabezó el movimiento muralista en México.
La chispa que encendió el interés de Orozco por hacer arte
S37 Ep10 | 1m 25s
Air Date: 10/07/23
Orozco quedó cautivado por el trabajo del artista mexicano José Guadalupe Posada.
La historia de “Hidalgo y la Independencia Nacional”
S37 Ep10 | 1m 50s
Air Date: 10/07/23
Orozco pintó uno de los murales públicos más icónicos de México.
Las pinturas de Orozco fueron destruidas en los EE. UU.
S37 Ep10 | 1m 19s
Air Date: 10/07/23
Las pinturas de Orozco fueron destruidas por agentes de aduana en los EE. UU.
How Bella Abzug elevated feminist causes while in office
S37 Ep11 | 2m 15s
Air Date: 10/31/23
While in Congress, Bella Abzug elevated feminist causes.
Bella Abzug defines what’s missing in our democracy
S37 Ep11 | 1m
Air Date: 10/31/23
Bella Abzug went on the "Dinah!" show and questioned what was missing in our democracy.
Bella! This Woman’s Place is in the House
S37 Ep11 | 2m 45s
Air Date: 10/31/23
Follow the meteoric rise of firebrand politician and activist Bella Abzug.
Ailey
S36 Ep1 | 1m 1s
Air Date: 01/11/22
The story of a visionary artist who found salvation through dance.
Rennie Harris on the power of the choreographer
S36 Ep1 | 57s
Air Date: 01/11/22
Rennie Harris describes how choreographers are responsible for their dancers.
Alvin Ailey on Chauncey Green, the friend who saved his life
S36 Ep1 | 2m 56s
Air Date: 01/11/22
Ailey describes his "blood memories" and an impactful friendship.
Ailey’s “Revelations” draws on African American spirituals
S36 Ep1 | 2m 24s
Air Date: 01/11/22
Ailey's "Revelations" performance depicted the "Black experience."
Choreographer Rennie Harris on channeling Ailey
S36 Ep1 | 1m 51s
Air Date: 01/11/22
Rennie Harris choreographed a piece about Ailey for the 60th anniversary of the company.
Bill T. Jones remembers the first time he met Alvin Ailey
S36 Ep1 | 2m 11s
Air Date: 01/11/22
"I was lonely for colleagues who were people of color," said Jones upon meeting Ailey.
Ailey dancers reflect on company’s scrappy beginnings
S36 Ep1 | 1m 51s
Air Date: 01/11/22
Former Ailey dancers recall how Alvin Ailey worked hard to raise money for the company.
How racism affected Marian Anderson’s vocal classification
S36 Ep2 | 1m 24s
Air Date: 02/08/22
Though Marian Anderson could sing both high and low notes, she was billed as a contralto.
Marian Anderson’s singing recalls America’s racial unrest
S36 Ep2 | 3m 14s
Air Date: 02/08/22
"Crucifixion" recalled the racial unrest Marian Anderson saw during her time in Chicago.
Marian Anderson’s love of fashion and shoes
S36 Ep2 | 1m 37s
Air Date: 02/08/22
Marian Anderson had a vast collection of couture clothing.
Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands
S36 Ep2 | 1m 4s
Air Date: 02/08/22
Explore the life of the famous singer who became an icon for the civil rights movement.
Marian Anderson overcame discrimination with Danbury farm
S36 Ep2 | 1m 34s
Air Date: 02/08/22
Anderson bought her beloved farm in Danbury, CT, with her husband, Orpheus Fisher.
Denyce Graves and others discuss Marian Anderson’s legacy
S36 Ep2 | 1h 2m 5s
Air Date: 02/08/22
Celebrate Marian Anderson in this event with Denyce Graves, George Shirley and others.
Waterman – Duke: Ambassador of Aloha
S36 Ep3 | 1m 56s
Air Date: 05/10/22
Jason Momoa narrates the story of five-time Olympic medalist and surfer Duke Kahanamoku.
How Duke broke the swimming world record in Hawaii
S36 Ep3 | 2m 40s
Air Date: 05/10/22
Duke Kahanamoku shattered the Amateur Athletic Union's swim record in 1911.
Duke’s incredible rescue mission while on a surfboard
S36 Ep3 | 2m 41s
Air Date: 05/10/22
Duke Kahanamoku rescued eight men from the capsized Thelma in California.
Overcoming the distinct challenge of indoor swimming
S36 Ep3 | 2m 27s
Air Date: 05/10/22
Duke found his mind and body shocked by his first time swimming in an indoor pool.
The meaning of Aloha
S36 Ep3 | 2m 10s
Air Date: 05/10/22
Paul Strauch recounts a conversation he had with Duke about the power of the word "Aloha."
Joe Papp in Five Acts
S36 Ep4 | 1m 42s
Air Date: 06/03/22
Papp, founder of Free Shakespeare in the Park, believed great art is for all.
Why Joe Papp thinks the theater should be free for all of us
S36 Ep4 | 1m 3s
Air Date: 06/03/22
Joe Papp made it his mission to have theater be accessible to the public.
Representation in theater was important to Joe Papp
S36 Ep4 | 3m 19s
Air Date: 06/03/22
When developing Free Shakespeare in the Park, Joe Papp wanted people to feel represented.
Papp turned a dilapidated building into The Public Theater
S36 Ep4 | 2m 14s
Air Date: 06/03/22
Joe Papp saved a historic building from demolition, which evolved into The Public Theater.
The origins of Shakespeare in the Park
S36 Ep4 | 2m 25s
Air Date: 06/03/22
Papp built a stage on a 35 foot truck so he could bring Shakespeare to other communities.
When Joe Papp asked Meryl Streep to take over the theater
S36 Ep4 | 1m 41s
Air Date: 06/03/22
Meryl Streep was touched, but perplexed when Papp asked her to run the theater.
Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road
S36 Ep5 | 2m 4s
Air Date: 06/14/22
Explore the life and career of the legendary singer and co-founder of The Beach Boys.
Watch Brian Wilson produce a song
S36 Ep5 | 4m 24s
Air Date: 06/14/22
See musical genius Brian Wilson at work producing his song, "Honeycomb."
Rare studio footage of the Beach Boys’ “Good Vibrations”
S36 Ep5 | 1m 14s
Air Date: 06/14/22
Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys work on "Good Vibrations" in the studio in 1966.
Brian Wilson visits his high school
S36 Ep5 | 2m 41s
Air Date: 06/14/22
Brian Wilson makes a stop at his high school alma mater.
When journalist Jason Fine first met Brian Wilson
S36 Ep5 | 1m 21s
Air Date: 06/14/22
Jason Fine describes how his friendship with Brian Wilson first started.
Buffy Sainte-Marie: Carry It On
S36 Ep6 | 3m 10s
Air Date: 11/22/22
See the story of the Indigenous singer-songwriter, social activist, educator and artist.
How Buffy Sainte-Marie won an Oscar for “Up Where We Belong”
S36 Ep6 | 1m 39s
Air Date: 11/22/22
Buffy Sainte-Marie won an Oscar for her song "Up Where We Belong."
The origins of Buffy Sainte-Marie’s “Universal Soldier”
S36 Ep6 | 2m 9s
Air Date: 11/22/22
"Who's responsible for war?" wonders Buffy Sainte-Marie in "Universal Soldier."
Buffy Sainte-Marie brought Indigenous representation to TV
S36 Ep6 | 1m 55s
Air Date: 11/22/22
Sainte-Marie insisted that Indigenous people play the Indigenous roles on "The Virginian."
When Buffy Sainte-Marie wrote the “first feminist anthem”
S36 Ep6 | 2m 17s
Air Date: 11/22/22
"I always wanna be offering people stuff that they won't get somewhere else," says Buffy.
The Adventures of Saul Bellow
S36 Ep7 | 1m 32s
Air Date: 12/12/22
Explore Nobel Prize winner Saul Bellow's impact on American literature.
Ernest Hemingway versus Saul Bellow
S36 Ep7 | 59s
Air Date: 12/12/22
Philip Roth talk about the opposing styles of Ernest Hemingway and Saul Bellow.
A classic Saul Bellow rant about Chicago
S36 Ep7 | 1m 41s
Air Date: 12/12/22
Chicago in the 1980s is the backdrop for Bellow's novel "The Dean's December."
Salman Rushdie on Saul Bellow’s books
S36 Ep7 | 3m 58s
Air Date: 12/12/22
Salman Rushdie talks about some of his favorite Saul Bellow books in this outtake.
Philip Roth talks Saul Bellow in his final interview
S36 Ep7 | 8m 38s
Air Date: 12/12/22
Philip Roth describes his admiration for Saul Bellow in Roth's final interview.
Groucho & Cavett
S36 Ep8 | 1m 44s
Air Date: 12/27/22
Discover the enduring friendship between legendary comedians Dick Cavett and Groucho Marx.
When Groucho Marx hosted “The Tonight Show”
S36 Ep8 | 2m 9s
Air Date: 12/27/22
Groucho Marx was a guest host on "The Tonight Show."
Groucho Marx roasts Dick Cavett
S36 Ep8 | 2m 1s
Air Date: 12/27/22
One of Groucho's best nights on "The Dick Cavett Show."
What made Groucho Marx a great writer
S36 Ep8 | 3m 7s
Air Date: 12/27/22
Groucho Marx was a prolific writer with "a genuine intellect."
Dick Cavett’s early days of standup comedy
S36 Ep8 | 8m 17s
Air Date: 12/27/22
Dick Cavett reflects on his early days of standup and the lessons he learned.
How It Feels To Be Free documentary
S35 Ep1 | 30s
Air Date: 01/18/21
How six iconic African American female entertainers challenged the entertainment industry.
Alicia Keys doesn’t mind being compared to Lena Horne
S35 Ep1 | 2m 1s
Air Date: 01/18/21
The musician talks about why she admires Horne so much.
Diahann Carroll talks race and makeup while filming “Julia”
S35 Ep1 | 1m 50s
Air Date: 01/18/21
Carroll tells the story of an early makeup session for the TV show “Julia.”
The role of women entertainers in the civil rights movement
S35 Ep1 | 1m 8s
Air Date: 01/18/21
Historian Ruth Feldstein on the role of women entertainers in the civil rights movement.
Lena Waithe on why Cicely Tyson’s hair was revolutionary
S35 Ep1 | 1m 58s
Air Date: 01/18/21
Waithe describes how Tyson's natural hair was an inspiration to many others.
Halle Berry on how seeing Diahann Caroll on TV changed her
S35 Ep1 | 1m 57s
Air Date: 01/18/21
Having a role model on TV who looked like her made a big difference for Halle Berry.
Lena Waithe on mixed feelings towards Blaxploitation
S35 Ep1 | 1m 59s
Air Date: 01/18/21
Producer, actor and writer Lena Waithe on the mixed feelings Blaxploitation evokes.
Why Cicely Tyson was selective about her acting roles
S35 Ep1 | 43s
Air Date: 01/18/21
Tyson was mindful of how she performed Black womanhood.
Flannery
S35 Ep2 | 1m 54s
Air Date: 03/23/21
Explore the life of Flannery O’Connor whose fiction was unlike anything published before.
Why did Flannery O’Connor detest “Gone with the Wind”?
S35 Ep2 | 2m 41s
Air Date: 03/23/21
She reportedly “couldn’t stand” the romanticized, Hollywood version of the old South.
From the Director: The Making of Flannery
S35 Ep2 | 2m 18s
Air Date: 03/23/21
Hear from director Elizabeth Coffman about the making of American Masters: Flannery.
Twyla Moves
S35 Ep3 | 2m 36s
Air Date: 03/26/21
Explore the life of legendary dancer, director and choreographer Twyla Tharp.
How does Twyla Tharp create new dances?
S35 Ep3 | 1m 1s
Air Date: 03/26/21
Twyla Tharp's creative process is very physical.
The time Twyla Tharp setup a performance in Central Park
S35 Ep3 | 1m 48s
Air Date: 03/26/21
Archival footage shows one of Twyla Tharp's dances in Central Park amongst the public.
The time Twyla Tharp pushed David Byrne to his limits
S35 Ep3 | 2m 58s
Air Date: 03/26/21
In 1981, Twyla Tharp commissioned David Byrne of the Talking Heads to write music for her.
Tharp and Baryshnikov’s “totally unexpected” collaboration
S35 Ep3 | 4m 32s
Air Date: 03/26/21
The collaboration was "lightening in a bottle," according to Tharp.
Twyla Tharp’s very valuable college decision
S35 Ep3 | 1m 17s
Air Date: 03/26/21
How Tharp directed her own education at Barnard College.
What’s it like choreographing a dance for Zoom?
S35 Ep3 | 2m 3s
Air Date: 03/26/21
Tharp discovers a technical challenge that makes choreographing virtually even harder.
Twyla Tharp: Inside Look
S35 Ep3 | 2m
Air Date: 03/12/21
Twyla Tharp provide an inside look at the way she approaches her work.
Twyla Tharp’s Famous ‘Eight Jelly Roll’ Dance
S35 Ep3 | 55s
Air Date: 03/26/21
'Eight Jelly Rolls' was one of Twyla Tharp's first music-inspired choreographed dances.
Never Too Late: The Doc Severinsen Story
S35 Ep4 | 1m 48s
Air Date: 04/02/21
Trace the life and career of master trumpeter and musical icon Doc Severinsen.
Doc Severinsen’s advice for music students
S35 Ep4 | 2m 58s
Air Date: 04/02/21
Doc Severinsen gives the best piece of advice to one of his music students.
Doc Severinsen’s fitness routine
S35 Ep4 | 2m 14s
Air Date: 04/02/21
Doc Severinsen goes tot he gym everyday. He also swears by a special preworkout meal.
The best of Doc Severinsen’s eccentric outfits
S35 Ep4 | 2m 37s
Air Date: 04/02/21
Former Tonight Show bandleader Doc Severinsen was famous for his over the top outfits.
Oliver Sacks: His Own Life
S35 Ep5 | 2m 2s
Air Date: 04/09/21
Explore the life and work of the legendary neurologist and storyteller Oliver Sacks.
What made physician Oliver Sacks unique?
S35 Ep5 | 1m 26s
Air Date: 04/09/21
He used storytelling to connect people with great challenges "back into the world."
What pushed Oliver Sacks’ brother towards psychosis?
S35 Ep5 | 1m 7s
Air Date: 04/09/21
Sacks wondered if he might be next.
Why did Oliver Sacks love the periodic table so much?
S35 Ep5 | 1m 11s
Air Date: 04/09/21
He even incorporated it into his wardrobe.
Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir
S35 Ep7 | 2m 14s
Air Date: 05/03/21
Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir is an intimate portrait of the groundbreaking writer.
Amy Tan’s first job was writing astrology
S35 Ep7 | 2m 12s
Air Date: 05/03/21
Amy started out “making up” astrology for her friend’s business.
How Amy Tan met her husband Lou
S35 Ep7 | 1m 14s
Air Date: 05/03/21
According to Amy Tan's husband Lou, it was "cluelessness at first sight."
The author of “Crazy Rich Asians” describes Amy Tan’s impact
S35 Ep7 | 2m 33s
Air Date: 05/03/21
Kevin Kwan talks about how Amy Tan had an early impact on him.
What was the Joy Luck Club?
S35 Ep7 | 1m 34s
Air Date: 05/03/21
The title of Amy Tan's famous novel was also the name of an investment club.
Ballerina Boys
S35 Ep8 | 2m 36s
Air Date: 06/04/21
Discover The Trocks. Dancing on pointe shoes, these male ballerinas mix artistry and joy.
Watch these drag ballerinas get ready for a show
S35 Ep8 | 2m 14s
Air Date: 06/04/21
Putting on makeup is about empowerment as much as it is about humor.
What goes through a drag ballerina’s mind while dancing?
S35 Ep8 | 1m 32s
Air Date: 06/04/21
A "Trocks" dancer describes what goes through his mind while dancing.
Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase The Blues Away
S35 Ep9 | 1m 58s
Air Date: 07/27/21
Dive into the career of the legendary blues guitarist.
How blues legend Buddy Guy got his hands on his first guitar
S35 Ep9 | 3m 38s
Air Date: 07/27/21
Hear Buddy Guy play the song by John Lee Hooker that made him want to learn guitar
The two people Buddy Guy admires most as a musician
S35 Ep9 | 1m 41s
Air Date: 07/27/21
Buddy Guy met John Lee Hooker and Big Mama Thornton after years of admiring their music.
Buddy Guy’s Grammys
S35 Ep9 | 1m 27s
Air Date: 07/27/21
He won his first for the song "Damn Right I've Got the Blues."
Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It
S35 Ep10 | 2m 2s
Air Date: 10/05/21
Explore the life and 70-year career of the iconic Latina actor, performer and activist.
Rita Moreno on facing sexism in the industry
S35 Ep10 | 2m 56s
Air Date: 10/05/21
Rita Moreno recalls facing sexism in the industry.
Rita Moreno’s mother inspired her “One Day at a Time” role
S35 Ep10 | 1m 43s
Air Date: 10/05/21
Rita Moreno's portrayal of her role on "One Day at a Time" was inspired by her mother.
How Rita Moreno became a social activist
S35 Ep10 | 1m 6s
Air Date: 10/05/21
Rita Moreno attended the March on Washington and continued to advocate for social justice.
Rita Moreno gives one of the shortest Oscars speeches ever
S35 Ep10 | 2m 25s
Air Date: 10/05/21
Rita Moreno recalls giving the shortest Oscars speeches ever for "West Side Story."
Behind the Scenes | Rita Moreno
S35 Ep10 | 2m
Air Date: 10/05/21
Go behind the scenes of Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It.
Lin-Manuel Miranda on his first viewing of “West Side Story”
S35 Ep10 | 1m
Air Date: 10/05/21
Lin-Manuel Miranda on his first viewing of "West Side Story"
Becoming Helen Keller
S35 Ep11 | 1m 4s
Air Date: 10/19/21
Revisit the remarkable career and life of an icon who became a human rights pioneer.
Helen Keller the suffragist
S35 Ep11 | 59s
Air Date: 10/19/21
Helen Keller was an activist who supported the labor movement and women's right to vote.
Helen Keller studied socialism
S35 Ep11 | 1m 41s
Air Date: 10/19/21
Helen Keller became interested in socialism and demanded equal rights for all.
Keller’s use of oral communication
S35 Ep11 | 2m 31s
Air Date: 10/19/21
Alexander Graham Bell shunned sign language, encouraging Keller to use oral communication.
Rapper Warren “Wawa” Snipe on hip-hop in the Deaf community
S35 Ep11 | 3m 33s
Air Date: 10/19/21
Rapper Warren "Wawa" Snipe talks about the inspiration for what he calls "Dip-Hop."
Elsa Sjunneson: DeafBlind fencer, hiker, published author
S35 Ep11 | 7m 48s
Air Date: 03/29/22
Elsa Sjunneson is a DeafBlind professor, published author, and modern-day Helen Keller.
Elsa Sjunneson: DeafBlind author [Audio Description + ASL]
S35 Ep11 | 7m 46s
Air Date: 03/29/22
Elsa Sjunneson is a DeafBlind professor, published author, and modern-day Helen Keller.
Elsa Sjunneson: DeafBlind author—Extended Audio Description
S35 Ep11 | 13m 16s
Air Date: 10/19/21
Elsa Sjunneson is a DeafBlind professor, published author, and modern-day Helen Keller.
In Memoriam: Actress Zoe Caldwell
1m 53s
Air Date: 02/19/20
Zoe Caldwell discusses how she disrupted the English class system with song and dance.
For Your Emmy® Consideration
1m
Air Date: 06/17/20
For Your Emmy® Consideration: Watch These American Masters Documentaries
Two Things That Gave Carl Reiner the Most Pleasure in Life
1m 30s
Air Date: 06/30/20
Comic legend Carl Reiner describes the two things that gave him the most pleasure in life.
Full Trailer | Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool
S34 Ep1 | 2m 24s
Air Date: 02/25/20
Discover the man behind the legend with never-before-seen footage and rare photos.
Clip | How Miles Davis Recorded “Kind of Blue”
S34 Ep1 | 2m 27s
Air Date: 02/25/20
The musicians on Davis's iconic album "Kind of Blue" were not given any sheet music.
Clip | How Miles Davis Recorded “Gems of Spontaneity”
S34 Ep1 | 1m 44s
Air Date: 02/25/20
Miles Davis recorded "gems" while fulfilling an obligation to Prestige Records.
Clip | Miles Davis Loved Playing this Prince Album on Repeat
S34 Ep1 | 44s
Air Date: 02/25/20
Miles Davis' son Erin talks about the Prince album that his father played over and over.
“We Don’t Sugarcoat Anything” in this “Definitive” Doc
S34 Ep1 | 2m
Air Date: 02/25/20
The Miles Davis Estate offered unprecedented access to its archive for this film.
Preview | Director Stanley Nelson Talks About Miles Davis
S34 Ep1 | 1m 42s
Air Date: 02/25/20
Director Stanley Nelson on how this is more than just a film about a jazz musician.
Full Trailer | Mae West: Dirty Blonde
S34 Ep2 | 1m 56s
Air Date: 05/28/20
Dive into the life of groundbreaking writer, performer and subversive star Mae West.
The Mae West Film that Helped Save Paramount Pictures
S34 Ep2 | 2m 37s
Air Date: 06/17/20
The Mae West film "She Done Him Wrong" was credited with helping to save Paramount.
Mae West Made this “Insane” Film in her 80’s
S34 Ep2 | 4m 19s
Air Date: 06/16/20
The film "Sextette," which Mae West made at age 87, was actually a "radical power move."
Without “Talkies” There Would Be No Mae West
S34 Ep2 | 2m 32s
Air Date: 06/16/20
Why were "talkies" (films with sound) necessary for Mae West to have become a star?
Why Didn’t Mae West Keep Up with the Latest Fashions?
S34 Ep2 | 3m 13s
Air Date: 06/16/20 | Rating: TV-14
Mae West's persona was inspired by the fashion trends of the 1890's.
How Madonna May Have Been Influenced by Mae West
S34 Ep2 | 4m 14s
Air Date: 06/16/20 | Rating: TV-14
How have Madonna and other women entertainers followed in Mae West's footsteps?
Full Trailer | Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am
S34 Ep3 | 2m 16s
Air Date: 06/01/20
An artful and intimate meditation on the legendary storyteller.
The Story Behind the Title of the Novel “The Bluest Eye”
S34 Ep3 | 1m 27s
Air Date: 06/23/20
Toni Morrison recalls the time a Black childhood friend had been praying for blue eyes.
Toni Morrison On Writing Without the “White Gaze”
S34 Ep3 | 2m 29s
Air Date: 06/23/20
Toni Morrison talks about writing without the "white gaze."
Why Fran Lebowitz Always Sought Advice From Toni Morrison
S34 Ep3 | 3m 9s
Air Date: 06/24/20
Cultural critic Fran Lebowitz on why she would ask Toni Morrison for advice.
When Toni Morrison Won The Nobel Prize
S34 Ep3 | 2m 34s
Air Date: 06/23/20
Toni Morrison tells the story of going to Stockholm to accept the Nobel Prize.
Director Interview with Timothy Greenfield-Sanders
S34 Ep3 | 1m 37s
Air Date: 06/23/20
Director Timothy Greenfield-Sanders talks about how he first met Toni Morrison.
Trailer | Unladylike2020: The Changemakers
S34 Ep4 | 1m
Air Date: 07/10/20
Illuminating the stories of extraordinary American heroines.
The Making of Unladylike2020
S34 Ep4 | 1m 47s
Air Date: 07/09/20
Director Charlotte Mangin discusses what went into making Unladylike2020.
What Unladylike Means to Me
S34 Ep4 | 1m 46s
Air Date: 07/29/20
Modern day women from the series discuss what the term "unladylike" means to them.
An Interview with Activist Brittany Packnett Cunningham
S34 Ep4 | 1m 50s
Air Date: 07/10/20
Brittany Packnett Cunningham is a leader at the intersection of culture and justice.
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist Nikole Hannah Jones
S34 Ep4 | 2m 15s
Air Date: 09/01/20
She created the 1619 Project on slavery for The New York Times Magazine.
Walter Winchell Trailer
S34 Ep5 | 2m
Air Date: 10/20/20
Meet the columnist who pioneered the fast-paced journalism that dominates today.
The time Walter Winchell condemned an American Nazi rally
S34 Ep5 | 2m 53s
Air Date: 10/20/20
Walter Winchell condemned a rally of American Nazis in 1939.
Walter Winchell and the “trial of the century”
S34 Ep5 | 2m 6s
Air Date: 10/20/20
How Walter Winchell used the "trial of the century" to blend news and entertainment.
Michael Tilson Thomas Documentary Trailer
S34 Ep6 | 1m 11s
Air Date: 10/23/20
Explore the life and career of the Grammy-winning conductor, pianist and composer.
The toy behind Michael Tilson Thomas’s love of dissonance
S34 Ep6 | 1m 59s
Air Date: 10/23/20
Meet Toodles, the toy behind Michael Tilson Thomas's love of dissonant music.
Michael Tilson Thomas on what he learned from James Brown
S34 Ep6 | 2m 17s
Air Date: 10/23/20
MTT talks about the James Brown song that caused him to pull the car over as a teenager.
Laura Ingalls Wilder: Prairie to Page trailer
S34 Ep7 | 3m 26s
Air Date: 12/29/20
A look at the unlikely author whose fiction helped shape American ideas of the frontier.
The letter from NY that changed Laura Ingalls Wilder’s life
S34 Ep7 | 1m 49s
Air Date: 12/29/20
The news, at age 64, from a New York editor was unexpected for Laura Ingalls Wilder.
How the logs of the “Little House” cabin were stolen
S34 Ep7 | 2m 8s
Air Date: 12/29/20
How the logs that Charles Ingalls used for the little house belonged to Osage Indians.
Disaster was looming when the Ingalls moved to Minnesota
S34 Ep7 | 2m 14s
Air Date: 12/29/20
Disaster struck with the arrival of the Rocky Mountain locust invasion of 1875.
The word that Laura refused to say in her wedding vows
S34 Ep7 | 3m 35s
Air Date: 12/29/20
Laura Ingalls' courtship with Almanzo Wilder led to a unique wedding ceremony.
Until she was an author, money was a struggle for Wilder
S34 Ep7 | 2m 20s
Air Date: 12/29/20
Until she became a best-selling author, making ends meet was a struggle.
The secret mother-daughter collaboration on “Little House”
S34 Ep7 | 4m 6s
Air Date: 12/29/20
Recent scholarship has shed light on this secret collaboration.
“Little House” TV stars Alison Arngrim and Dean Butler
S34 Ep7 | 2m 58s
Air Date: 12/29/20
Arngrim and Butler talk about how the show had fans in Ronald Reagan and the Ayatollah.
Roxane Gay and others on racist “Little House” depictions
S34 Ep7 | 2m 23s
Air Date: 12/29/20
Roxane Gay, Louise Erdrich and others discuss racist depictions in Wilder’s books.
Keith Haring: Street Art Boy trailer
S34 Ep8 | 2m 16s
Air Date: 12/04/20
Explore the definitive story of international art sensation Keith Haring.
Meet Keith Haring’s art dealer, famous for defacing Picasso
S34 Ep8 | 2m 48s
Air Date: 12/04/20
Keith Haring's choice for an art dealer was known for defacing a famous Picasso painting.
In Memoriam: Harold Prince
55s
Air Date: 07/31/19
Hal Prince talks about the intense collaborative nature of the musical form.
American Masters has been nominated for an Emmy®!
1m
Air Date: 07/28/20
Nominated for “Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series” at the 72nd Annual Emmys.
American Masters: Decoding Watson Trailer
S33 Ep1 | 2m 54s
Air Date: 01/02/19
Scientist James Watson, the man behind the Double Helix, confronts his complex legacy.
Demystifying DNA Structure
S33 Ep1 | 2m 18s
Air Date: 01/02/19
Scientists explain how DNA’s double helix structure makes each of us genetically distinct.
DNA Discoveries Before Watson and Crick
S33 Ep1 | 3m
Air Date: 01/02/19
Watson and Crick discovered DNA’s structure, but other scientists paved the way for them.
James Watson on X-ray crystallographer Rosalind Franklin
S33 Ep1 | 2m 36s
Air Date: 01/02/19
Rosalind Franklin’s work contributed to Watson and Crick’s discovery of DNA’s structure.
Sammy Davis, Jr.: I’ve Gotta Be Me Trailer
S33 Ep2 | 2m 36s
Air Date: 02/19/19
The first major film documentary of the life and art of entertainer Sammy Davis Jr.
Sammy Davis, Jr. on His Greatest Fear
S33 Ep2 | 2m 10s
Air Date: 02/19/19
Sammy Davis, Jr. reveals why “Mr. Bojangles” hit so close to home.
Norman Lear on how Sammy Davis, Jr. Broke Barriers on TV
S33 Ep2 | 1m 59s
Air Date: 02/19/19
Norman Lear discusses Sammy Davis, Jr.’s groundbreaking guest appearance on All in the Fam
Sammy Davis, Jr.’s Close Call with Death
S33 Ep2 | 2m 11s
Air Date: 02/19/19
The car accident that forced Sammy Davis, Jr. to reevaluate his life.
Charley Pride: I’m Just Me Preview
S33 Ep3 | 33s
Air Date: 02/22/19
Follow the country music superstar’s journey from segregated Mississippi to Nashville.
Charley Pride: I’m Just Me Trailer
S33 Ep3 | 1m 43s
Air Date: 02/22/19
Follow the country music superstar’s amazing journey from Mississippi to Nashville.
Holly Near: Singing for Our Lives Trailer
S33 Ep4 | 1m 49s
Air Date: 03/01/19
Holly Near’s music and life story illustrate how songs can have power.
Holly Near on the story behind “Singing For Our Lives”
S33 Ep4 | 2m 49s
Air Date: 03/01/19
Holly Near shares the story behind her anthem for the LGBTQ movement, "Singing For Our L
Jane Fonda and Gloria Steinem on Holly Near
S33 Ep4 | 3m 12s
Air Date: 03/01/19
Holly Near on the inspiration behind "I Am Willing".
Joseph Pulitzer: Voice of the People Preview
S33 Ep5 | 2m 14s
Air Date: 04/12/19
Discover the man behind the Pulitzer Prizes.
The Spanish-American War and Yellow Journalism
S33 Ep5 | 1m 3s
Air Date: 04/12/19
How Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst crossed the line into "yellow journalism."
Joseph Pulitzer’s and the Brooklyn Bridge
S33 Ep5 | 2m 31s
Air Date: 04/12/19
How Joseph Pulitzer challenged the one-penny pedestrian toll on the Brooklyn Bridge.
Garry Winogrand: All Things are Photographable Preview
S33 Ep6 | 1m 58s
Air Date: 04/19/19
Garry Winogrand turned spontaneous street photos into high art in 1960s-70s America.
Garry Winogrand’s Early Career
S33 Ep6 | 1m 35s
Air Date: 04/19/19
Garry Winogrand got his start as a photojournalist before becoming a fine art photographer
The Exhibition that Changed Modern Photography
S33 Ep6 | 1m 57s
Air Date: 04/19/19
The exhibition that established Garry Winogrand as an influential figure in photography.
Garry Winogrand’s “Public Relations” Project
S33 Ep6 | 1m 33s
Air Date: 04/19/19
Why "Public Relations" is considered to be at the cusp of postmodernism.
Robert Shaw – Man of Many Voices
S33 Ep7 | 2m 43s
Air Date: 06/21/19
Follow the journey of one of the greatest choral music conductors, Robert Shaw.
Robert Shaw Was an Early Champion of Civil Rights
S33 Ep7 | 2m 7s
Air Date: 06/21/19
The story behind the Integrated Robert Shaw Chorale.
Choral Music Conductor Robert Shaw Was Self-Taught
S33 Ep7 | 1m 59s
Air Date: 06/21/19
Despite a lack of formal training, Shaw inspired generations of musicians.
Terrence McNally: Every Act of Life Preview
S33 Ep8 | 2m 20s
Air Date: 06/14/19
The documentary that traces Terrance McNally’s personal and professional successes.
Edie Falco on “Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune.”
S33 Ep8 | 1m 58s
Air Date: 06/14/19
Edie Falco opens up about her experience in "Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune."
Rita Moreno on Terrence McNally, plus Steinbeck’s advice
S33 Ep8 | 1m 34s
Air Date: 06/14/19
How Rita Moreno and John Steinbeck are connected to Terrence McNally.
Worlds of Ursula K. Le Guin Preview
S33 Ep9 | 2m 17s
Air Date: 08/02/19
Explore the legacy of the feminist author who transformed U.S. literature with her science
Learn About Ursula K. Le Guin’s Predecessor to Harry Potter
S33 Ep9 | 2m 45s
Air Date: 08/02/19
Explore the magical world Ursula K. Le Guin created in fantasy novel A Wizard of Earthsea.
Ursula K. Le Guin’s Passionate Acceptance Speech
S33 Ep9 | 1m 58s
Air Date: 08/02/19
Watch the acceptance speech that shook the literary world.
“The Left Hand of Darkness” and Gender Fluidity
S33 Ep9 | 3m 55s
Air Date: 08/02/19
Le Guin's 1969 novel "The Left Hand of Darkness" questioned binary concepts of gender.
Rita Moreno & Edward James Olmos on the discrimination
S33 Ep10 | 2m 6s
Air Date: 09/13/19
Despite Raúl Juliá's talents, opportunities for Latino actors were scarce.
Raúl Juliá and Meryl Streep Go Head-to-Head
S33 Ep10 | 3m
Air Date: 09/13/19
Raúl Juliá and Meryl Streep mesmerize in the 1978 production of The Taming of the Shrew.
Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage Preview
S33 Ep10 | 1m 1s
Air Date: 09/13/19
Explore the life of a versatile Puerto Rican actor whose performances shook the world.
Inside Look | Raúl Juliá
S33 Ep10 | 2m 5s
Air Date: 09/04/19
Get an inside look at Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage from American Masters and VOCES.
Ben DeJesus Sheds Light on Latino Stories
S33 Ep10 | 1m 50s
Air Date: 09/13/19
Director Ben DeJesus discusses the importance of Raúl Juliá's story and cultural impact.
Edward James Olmos on Raúl Juliá
S33 Ep10 | 1m 37s
Air Date: 09/13/19
Edward James Olmos recalls watching Raúl Juliá perform Shakespeare on tabletops.
How Raúl Juliá Influenced Esai Morales
S33 Ep10 | 1m 3s
Air Date: 09/13/19
Morales reflects on Raúl Juliá's craft and discipline as an actor.
How Raúl Juliá got his sister into Studio 54
S33 Ep10 | 1m 27s
Air Date: 09/13/19
Maria Eugenia Juliá talks about trying to get into Studio 54 with "Raúl from Dracula."
Rothko: Pictures Must Be Miraculous Preview
S33 Ep11 | 30s
Air Date: 10/25/19
Discover the art world giant whose color fields changed art history and now fetch millions
Why Mark Rothko Came to America
S33 Ep11 | 2m 42s
Air Date: 10/25/19
Learn why Rothko's family emigrated from Russia to the United States.
How Abstract Expressionism Changed American Art
S33 Ep11 | 1m 57s
Air Date: 10/25/19
See how Abstract Expressionism shifted the center of the art world from Paris to New York
Mark Rothko and Adolph Gottlieb on Creating Abstract Art
S33 Ep11 | 1m 22s
Air Date: 10/25/19
How Mark Rothko and Adoph Gottlieb responded to The New York Times.
N. Scott Momaday: Words From a Bear
S33 Ep12 | 29s
Air Date: 11/18/19
Delve into the enigmatic life of Pulitzer Prize-winning author and poet N. Scott Momaday
The First Native American to Win the Pulitzer
S33 Ep12 | 2m 43s
Air Date: 11/18/19
Jeff Bridges, Robert Redford, and others explain the importance of Momaday's writing.
Indigenous Groups at the Forefront of Climate Action
S33 Ep12 | 1m 52s
Air Date: 11/18/19
N. Scott Momaday discusses the Native American tradition of protecting our planet.
How N. Scott Momaday Connected with his Kiowa Ancestry
S33 Ep12 | 1m 16s
Air Date: 11/18/19
On his horse, N. Scott Momaday used his imagination to connect with his Kiowa ancestors.
Lorraine Hansberry: Sighted Eyes/Feeling Heart – Trailer
S32 Ep1 | 2m 42s
Air Date: 01/19/18
Explore the life of activist and playwright Lorraine Hansberry.
The Groundbreaking Broadway Casting of “A Raisin in the Sun”
S32 Ep1 | 3m
Air Date: 01/19/18
Sidney Poitier, Lloyd Richard and Ruby Dee reflect on casting for "A Raisin in the Sun."
Lorraine Hansberry on being young, gifted and black
S32 Ep1 | 1m 41s
Air Date: 01/19/18
Lorraine Hansberry encourages young writers to represent their community in their work.
Lorraine Hansberry speaks out against injustice
S32 Ep1 | 2m 3s
Air Date: 01/19/18
Lorraine Hansberry speaks out with "sighted eyes and feeling heart" against injustice.
Lorraine Hansberry’s Inspiration for “A Raisin in the Sun”
S32 Ep1 | 2m 29s
Air Date: 01/19/18
Learn about the process that led Lorraine Hansberry to write her groundbreaking play.
Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story – Trailer
S32 Ep2 | 1m 13s
Air Date: 05/18/18
How Hollywood film star Hedy Lamarr’s true legacy is that of a technological trailblazer.
Hedy Lamarr and Howard Hughes’ Relationship
S32 Ep2 | 2m 41s
Air Date: 05/18/18
Hedy Lamarr and Howard Hughes' relationship was built on a love of invention.
Interview with Director Alexandra Dean
S32 Ep2 | 3m 23s
Air Date: 05/18/18
Director Alexandra Dean shares all of her Hedy Lamarr memorabilia.
It’s Hedley!
S32 Ep2 | 2m 3s
Air Date: 05/18/18
Mel Brooks explains how he came up with "Hedley" Lamarr.
Journalist Unearths Audio Taped Hedy Interviews
S32 Ep2 | 1m 47s
Air Date: 05/18/18
Journalist Fleming Meeks unearths never-before-heard audio tapes of Hedy Lamarr.
Actress Gillian Jacobs on Hedy Lamarr
S32 Ep2 | 1m 53s
Air Date: 05/18/18
Gillian Jacobs on how she first learned about Hedy and the importance of women in STEM.
Frequency Hopping
S32 Ep2 | 2m 20s
Air Date: 05/18/18
The breakdown behind Hedy Lamarr's frequency hopping technology.
Ted Williams – Trailer
S32 Ep3 | 2m 4s
Air Date: 07/23/18
Ted Williams: "The Greatest Hitter Who Ever Lived"
Joe DiMaggio and Ted Williams’ Friendship (Outtake)
S32 Ep3 | 1m 1s
Air Date: 07/23/18
A closer look at Joe DiMaggio and Ted Williams' healthy feud.
The Mythology of Ted Williams
S32 Ep3 | 1m 38s
Air Date: 07/23/18
Ted Williams was "electric," "a baseball god" and his swing was "a work of art."
Ted Williams in Korea
S32 Ep3 | 1m 25s
Air Date: 07/23/18
Ted Williams' miraculous crash landing during the Korean War
The Science of Hitting
S32 Ep3 | 1m 20s
Air Date: 07/23/18
Ted Williams breaks down the perfect hit in his book, "The Science of Hitting."
Ted Williams’ Heart of Gold
S32 Ep3 | 2m
Air Date: 07/23/18
Ted Williams was a hero to millions of children suffering from cancer.
Never Before Seen Home Run Footage
S32 Ep3 | 2m 36s
Air Date: 07/23/18
Watch never before seen footage of Ted Williams' last home run.
Eva Hesse Trailer
S32 Ep4 | 1m 43s
Air Date: 08/31/18
Meet one of the few women recognized as central to the 70's New York art scene.
Why Eva Hesse Felt Like a Misfit
S32 Ep4 | 1m 8s
Air Date: 08/31/18
Eva Hesse on what makes a true artist.
Elizabeth Murray Trailer
S32 Ep5 | 1m 4s
Air Date: 08/03/18
An intimate portrait of maverick painter and printmaker Elizabeth Murray.
Elizabeth Murray on Using Bold Colors
S32 Ep5 | 1m 46s
Air Date: 09/07/18
How Elizabeth Murray made abstraction personal in her art.
Elizabeth Murray on Being an Artist and Mother
S32 Ep5 | 1m 53s
Air Date: 09/07/18
Elizabeth Murray designed a unique life for herself.
Interview with Director Kristi Zea
S32 Ep5 | 8m 33s
Air Date: 09/07/18
Interview with Director Kristi Zea.
Andrew Wyeth Trailer
S32 Ep6 | 1m 36s
Air Date: 09/07/18
Wyeth tells the story of one of America’s most popular, but least understood, artists.
Andrew Wyeth on “Christina’s World”
S32 Ep6 | 2m
Air Date: 09/07/18
The story behind Andrew Wyeth's iconic "Christina's World."
Andrew Wyeth on Visiting the Kuerner Farm
S32 Ep6 | 1m 45s
Air Date: 09/07/18
See the Kuerner farm, a magical place for Andrew Wyeth.
Jean-Michel Basquiat Trailer
S32 Ep7 | 3m 40s
Air Date: 09/14/18
He lived fast, died young and created thousands of drawings and paintings.
Basquiat and Warhol’s Portrait
S32 Ep7 | 1m 58s
Air Date: 09/14/18
How Basquiat amazed Andy Warhol with a portrait.
Basquiat’s Childhood Accident
S32 Ep7 | 1m 27s
Air Date: 09/14/18
On Jean-Michel's first and most vivid childhood memory.
Itzhak in theaters March 9 in New York City
S32 Ep8 | 1m 58s
Air Date: 03/09/18
An enchanting documentary featuring the sublime musician Itzhak Perlman.
Itzhak Trailer
S32 Ep8 | 2m 1s
Air Date: 10/14/18
An intimate look at the extraordinary life and career of violinist Itzhak Perlman.
Itzhak Perlman Plays “Theme From Schindler’s List”
S32 Ep8 | 2m 57s
Air Date: 10/14/18
Violinist Itzhak Perlman plays "Theme From Schindler’s List"
Itzhak Perlman and Alan Alda’s Friendship
S32 Ep8 | 3m 16s
Air Date: 10/14/18
Itzhak Perlman and Alan Alda on life, food and more.
By Sidney Lumet – Trailer
S31 Ep1 | 2m
Air Date: 01/03/17 | Rating: NR
Explore the socially conscious work of the director of “12 Angry Men” and “Network."
Sidney Lumet on “Dog Day Afternoon”
S31 Ep1 | 1m 3s
Air Date: 01/03/17 | Rating: NR
Sidney Lumet describes the characters and the narrative drive behind "Dog Day Afternoon."
Lumet Talks About Network
S31 Ep1 | 3m 36s
Air Date: 01/03/17 | Rating: NR
Sidney Lumet discusses his work on the film "Network"
Sidney Lumet Recalls Working with Katharine Hepburn
S31 Ep1 | 2m 36s
Air Date: 01/03/17 | Rating: NR
Sidney Lumet speaks about his work with Katharine Hepburn.
Sidney Lumet Recalls Working with Walter Cronkite
S31 Ep1 | 2m 48s
Air Date: 01/03/17 | Rating: NR
Sidney Lumet speaks about his work adapting the radio show "You Are There" for television.
Lumet On Blacklisting
S31 Ep1 | 3m 19s
Air Date: 01/03/17 | Rating: NR
Sidney Lumet describes his work on "Tragedy in a Temporary Town"
Lumet’s Motivation for Making “12 Angry Men”
S31 Ep1 | 59s
Air Date: 01/03/17 | Rating: NR
Sidney Lumet describes his motivations for making the movie "12 Angry Men"
Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise – Trailer
S31 Ep2 | 2m 38s
Air Date: 02/21/17 | Rating: NR
Maya Angelou gave people the freedom to think about their history in a way they never had.
Maya Angelou & James Baldwin
S31 Ep2 | 1m 30s
Air Date: 02/21/17 | Rating: NR
“Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise” Film Excerpt: Maya Angelou & James Baldwin
Maya Angelou On Teaching
S31 Ep2 | 2m 13s
Air Date: 02/21/17 | Rating: NR
Maya Angelou speaks about her work as a teacher and what she shares with her students.
Behind the Scenes: Common, Rita Coburn-Whack & Maya Angelou
S31 Ep2 | 1m 37s
Air Date: 02/21/17 | Rating: NR
Rita Coburn-Whack originally introduced Maya Angelou and Common.
See Maya Angelou’s early performances in the Bay Area
S31 Ep2 | 59s
Air Date: 02/21/17 | Rating: NR
Maya Angelou transitioned from dancing to singing early in her career.
Learn why Maya Angelou signed with Porgy and Bess
S31 Ep2 | 57s
Air Date: 02/21/17 | Rating: NR
Dr. Maya Angelou started her career singing and dancing in San Francisco.
Go behind the scenes with John Singleton
S31 Ep2 | 1m 30s
Air Date: 02/21/17 | Rating: NR
John Singleton shares why he believes Dr. Angelou's story is so important.
Learn about Norman Lear’s friendship with Dr. Maya Angelou
S31 Ep2 | 2m 2s
Air Date: 02/21/17 | Rating: NR
Learn how Norman Lear struck up a friendship with Dr. Maya Angelou.
Dr. Maya Angelou’s Inspiration and Poetry
S31 Ep2 | 3m 53s
Air Date: 02/21/17 | Rating: NR
Learn how Dr. Maya Angelou began writing and reading poetry as a child.
Hear how Maya Angelou met Tupac Shakur for the first time
S31 Ep2 | 1m 52s
Air Date: 02/21/17 | Rating: NR
Without realizing it, Maya Angelou met Tupac Shakur.
Maya Angelou’s missed opportunity to work with Pearl Bailey
S31 Ep2 | 1m 26s
Air Date: 02/21/17 | Rating: NR
Maya Angelou nearly had an opportunity early in her career to work with Pearl Bailey.
Listen to Dr. Maya Angelou’s take on creative writing
S31 Ep2 | 49s
Air Date: 02/21/17 | Rating: NR
Dr. Maya Angelou describes the challenges she faced as a writer.
Explore the friendship between Maya Angelou and Malcolm X
S31 Ep2 | 2m 4s
Air Date: 02/21/17 | Rating: NR
While Maya Angelou was living in Ghana, she met and began working with Malcolm X.
Dr. Angelou’s inauguration poem for President Bill Clinton
S31 Ep2 | 2m 10s
Air Date: 02/21/17 | Rating: NR
Bill Clinton decided to have a poet read at his inauguration: Dr. Maya Angelou.
PBS Previews: Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise
S31 Ep2 | 2m
Air Date: 02/21/17 | Rating: NR
A behind-the-scenes look at American Masters - Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise
See Behind the Scenes of Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise
S31 Ep2 | 3m 57s
Air Date: 02/20/17 | Rating: NR
Bob Hercules and Rita Coburn-Whack share the inspiration and process behind their film.
Louis Gossett Jr. shares a story about his great-grandmother
S31 Ep2 | 32s
Air Date: 02/20/17 | Rating: NR
Louis Gossett Jr. shares a story about his great-grandmother.
Patsy Cline: Trailer
S31 Ep3 |
Air Date: 03/04/17 | Rating: NR
Patsy Cline defined modern country music with singular talent and heart?wrenching depth.
PBS Previews: Patsy Cline
S31 Ep3 | 1m 45s
Air Date: 03/01/17 | Rating: TV-G
Producer and director Barbara Hall talks about the inspiration behind "Patsy Cline."
How Patsy Cline balanced home life and commercial success
S31 Ep3 | 1m 15s
Air Date: 03/04/17 | Rating: NR
Despite a rigorous performing schedule, Patsy Cline continued to manage her household.
Learn how Patsy Cline broke social norms in the ’50s
S31 Ep3 | 1m 32s
Air Date: 03/04/17 | Rating: NR
Cline worked hard and broke social norms, wearing men's pants and bright red lipstick.
Hear how Patsy Cline met her husband, Charlie Dick.
S31 Ep3 | 2m
Air Date: 03/04/17 | Rating: NR
Patsy Cline and Charlie Dick met as young, talented musicians from working-class families.
How a car crash nearly ended Patsy Cline’s career
S31 Ep3 | 1m 7s
Air Date: 03/04/17 | Rating: NR
At 29 years old Patsy Cline was almost killed in a head-on car collision.
Learn about Patsy Cline’s first record deal
S31 Ep3 | 1m 16s
Air Date: 03/04/17 | Rating: NR
Under Patsy Cline's first contract, she was paid half the industry standard.
Learn which Patsy Cline songs inspire Reba McEntire
S31 Ep3 | 1m 31s
Air Date: 03/04/17 | Rating: NR
Patsy Cline songs like "Sweet Dreams" still inspire Reba McEntire today.
How Patsy Cline overcame the good ol’ boys club
S31 Ep3 | 1m 20s
Air Date: 03/04/17 | Rating: NR
When Patsy Cline began working in country music, female headliners were rare.
Listen to how Patsy Cline “fibbed” to perform on CBS
S31 Ep3 | 2m 9s
Air Date: 03/04/17 | Rating: NR
How Patsy Cline fibbed in order to get onto Arthur Godfrey's CBS show to perform live.
The tension between Patsy Cline and Jimmy Dean
S31 Ep3 | 36s
Air Date: 03/04/17 | Rating: NR
Bill Anderson on the "not quite oil-and-water" relationship between Cline and Dean.
Alan Stoker shares some insight on Patsy Cline’s work
S31 Ep3 | 1m 16s
Air Date: 03/04/17 | Rating: NR
Alan Stoker talks about Patsy's gift as a singer and an artist.
Patsy Cline: Filmmaker Interview
S31 Ep3 | 11m 16s
Air Date: 03/04/17
Filmmaker Barbara Hall comments on the making of the film, "Patsy Cline."
Explore the advent of Food Television with James Beard
S31 Ep4 | 4m 4s
Air Date: 05/19/17
James Beard played a key role in the very first food shows on television.
Insight into James Beard’s life as a gay man
S31 Ep4 | 2m 39s
Air Date: 05/19/17
When sexuality was not openly discussed, James Beard was comfortable, honest and open.
Alice Waters remembers her early friendship with James Beard
S31 Ep4 | 1m 18s
Air Date: 05/19/17
Alice Waters recalls a party early in her friendship with James Beard.
Discovered the doll designed to look like James Beard
S31 Ep4 | 1m 28s
Air Date: 05/19/17
Caroline Stuart discovered a doll that was designed to look like James Beard.
Chris Cosentino shares how he discovered James Beard’s work
S31 Ep4 | 1m 11s
Air Date: 05/19/17
Chris Cosentino shares the surprising story of how he discovered James Beard's work.
Duff Goldman remembers his first James Beard recipe
S31 Ep4 | 1m 16s
Air Date: 04/28/17
Baltimore-based Pastry Chef Duff Goldman shares his first James Beard memory.
PBS Previews | American Masters presents A Chef’s Flight
S31 Ep4 | 1m
Air Date: 05/19/17
Executive Producer Michael Kantor comments on "A Chef's Flight."
PBS Previews | James Beard: America’s First Foodie
S31 Ep4 | 1m 30s
Air Date: 04/28/17
Today’s American food movement can be traced back to one man: James Beard.
James Beard’s mother was at the center of Portland’s market.
S31 Ep4 | 3m
Air Date: 04/28/17
James Beard's mother was at the center of Portland's market culture.
James Beard as a Gastronomic Gigolo
S31 Ep4 | 1m 31s
Air Date: 04/28/17
James Beard began cooking and entertaining when his savings ran low as a young man.
How James Beard pioneered the farm-to-table movement
S31 Ep4 | 4m 25s
Air Date: 04/28/17
James Beard was one of the pioneers of clean cooking.
Learn Jacques Pépin’s famous omelet techniques
S31 Ep5 | 5m 52s
Air Date: 04/28/17
Jacques Pépin shares two different techniques for making the perfect omelet.
José Andrés shares his first encounter with Jacques Pépin
S31 Ep5 | 3m 17s
Air Date: 04/28/17
Chef and restaurateur José Andrés talks about his first encounter with Jacques Pépin.
Women in Jacques Pépin’s life were entrepreneurs and chefs
S31 Ep5 | 24s
Air Date: 04/28/17
Iconic chef and teacher Jacques Pépin shares his Inspiring Woman - his mother.
How Jacques Pépin met his wife, Gloria
S31 Ep5 | 3m 13s
Air Date: 04/28/17
Gloria shares the story of how she met Jacques.
PBS Previews | Jacques Pépin: The Art of Craft
S31 Ep5 | 1m
Air Date: 05/26/17
Jacques Pépin is known as a kitchen supernova.
Pépin took de-boning a fish to new heights
S31 Ep5 | 3m 4s
Air Date: 04/28/17
Jacques Pépin truly mastered the art of craft.
Life as a chef, husband and Jacques Pépin’s son-in-law
S31 Ep5 | 1m 42s
Air Date: 04/28/17
Rollie Wesen's love story with Claudine Pépin.
How Jacques Pépin’s “La Technique” changed modern cooking
S31 Ep5 | 2m 47s
Air Date: 04/28/17
In 1976, Jacques Pépin published a groundbreaking new book: a cookbook without recipes.
Richard Linklater: Dream is Destiny – Trailer
S31 Ep6 | 38s
Air Date: 09/01/17
Learn about Richard Linklater, the filmmaker behind Dazed and Confused, Boyhood, and more.
Richard Linklater’s Roots with the Austin Film Society
S31 Ep6 | 2m 4s
Air Date: 09/01/17
Because of Linklater's unstoppable energy, the Austin Film Society was born.
Watching “Boyhood” Come to Life
S31 Ep6 | 2m 38s
Air Date: 09/01/17
Richard Linklater and the cast of "Boyhood" discuss how the film developed over time.
Making “School of Rock” with Richard Linklater
S31 Ep6 | 2m 30s
Air Date: 09/01/17
Jack Black and Richard Linklater talk about the making of "School of Rock"
Why Linklater’s “Waking Life” was a groundbreaking film
S31 Ep6 | 1m 58s
Air Date: 09/01/17
Waking Life introduced a new, low-budget way for Richard Linklater to make his films.
Matthew McConaughey on Richard Linklater as a Director
S31 Ep6 | 2m 17s
Air Date: 09/01/17
Matthew McConaughey talks about Richard Linklater's ability to capture authentic moments.
Why Richard Linklater makes films about time
S31 Ep6 | 3m 7s
Air Date: 09/01/17
Ellar Coltrane on Linklater's focus on time and his effort to make films about real people
Linklater and Matthew McConaughey on “Dazed and Confused”
S31 Ep6 | 2m 47s
Air Date: 09/01/17
Linklater and Matthew McConaughey talk about "Dazed and Confused."
Bringing a film to life with “Everybody Wants Some”
S31 Ep6 | 2m 23s
Air Date: 09/01/17
Visit the set of "Everybody Wants Some" and see Linklaters direction and strategy.
Richard Linklater’s process behind “Everybody Wants Some”
S31 Ep6 | 2m 41s
Air Date: 09/01/17
Take a look behind the scenes of "Everybody Wants Some."
Glenn Powell talks about Linklater’s creativity and humility
S31 Ep6 | 1m 38s
Air Date: 09/01/17
Glenn Powell describes the autonomy and creativity Linklater gives actors.
Tyrus – Trailer
S31 Ep7 | 2m 24s
Air Date: 09/08/17
Tyrus Wong's pioneering artwork led to iconic works like Bambi and Rebel Without a Cause.
Tyrus Wong’s atmospheric work gave “Bambi” its unique style
S31 Ep7 | 1m 10s
Air Date: 09/08/17
Tyrus Wong's lighting and creative use of color gave "Bambi" its impressionistic style.
Tyrus Wong’s detention as a new immigrant
S31 Ep7 | 57s
Air Date: 09/08/17
As a child, Tyrus Wong was detained at the U.S. border for a month during his immigration.
Tyrus Wong at the advent of Chinese Modern home decor
S31 Ep7 | 1m 23s
Air Date: 09/08/17
Tyrus Wong's skillful, inspired painting made its way across America through home decor.
See Tyrus Wong’s work in classic Warner Bros. movies
S31 Ep7 | 1m 8s
Air Date: 09/08/17
After leaving Disney, Tyrus Wong joined Warner Bros., illustrating for thousands of films.
How Tyrus Wong got the job to animate Bambi
S31 Ep7 | 1m 18s
Air Date: 09/08/17
When a supervisor noticed Tyrus Wong's work, he was asked to paint for the film "Bambi"
How Tyrus Wong influenced the makers of “The Dam Keeper”
S31 Ep7 | 9m 53s
Air Date: 09/08/17
Robert Kondo and Dice Tsutsumi discuss how Wong influenced them.
Tyrus Wong revisits Angel Island
S31 Ep7 | 1m 56s
Air Date: 09/08/17
Tyrus Wong revisits Angel Island, where he was held as a child during immigration.
Edgar Allan Poe: Buried Alive – Trailer
S31 Ep8 | 3m 5s
Air Date: 10/30/17
Discover the real story of the notorious author, starring Denis O’Hare as Edgar Allan Poe.
Behind the scenes of “Edgar Allan Poe: Buried Alive”
S31 Ep8 | 2m
Air Date: 10/30/17
Actor Denis O'Hare and American Masters Executive Producer Michael Kantor discuss the film
The fake news behind Edgar Allan Poe’s reputation
S31 Ep8 | 2m 35s
Air Date: 10/30/17
Rufus Griswold, Poe's rival, wrote the obituary that cast him as a lunatic and a madman.
Experience Poe’s dramatic readings of “The Raven”
S31 Ep8 | 3m 1s
Air Date: 10/30/17
After Poe released "The Raven," he became famous for his dramatic readings of the poem.
Denis O’Hare brings to life “The Man of the Crowd”
S31 Ep8 | 59s
Air Date: 10/30/17
"There are some secrets which do not permit themselves to be told..."
The Deaths of the Women in Poe’s Life
S31 Ep8 | 1m 53s
Air Date: 10/30/17
Throughout his life, Edgar Allan Poe lost most of the women he loved.
Denis O’Hare on Becoming Poe
S31 Ep8 | 1m 39s
Air Date: 10/30/17
Denis O'Hare discusses preparing for the role of Edgar Allan Poe.
Mash-up: Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Raven”
S31 Ep8 | 8m 13s
Air Date: 10/30/17
Listen to a compilation of Edgar Allan Poe's famous poem "The Raven"
See inside the mind of a ranting and raving Edgar Allan Poe
S31 Ep8 | 34s
Air Date: 10/30/17
Denis O'Hare embodies the caricature of a nervous, ranting and raving Poe.
Filmmaker Roger Corman on “The Fall of the House of Usher”
S31 Ep8 | 58s
Air Date: 10/30/17
Roger Corman's success making "The Fall of the House of Usher" led to a "cyle of Poe"
How Filmmaker Roger Corman brought Poe to the big screen
S31 Ep8 | 45s
Air Date: 10/30/17
Roger Corman discusses some of the challenges he faced in bringing Poe's stories to life.
Filmmaker Roger Corman’s dream-like world of Edgar Allan Poe
S31 Ep8 | 3m 15s
Air Date: 10/30/17
In adapting Poe's work for cinema, Roger Corman wanted to emphasize the unconscious mind.
Edgar Allan Poe: The Five Biggest Myths About Poe
S31 Ep8 | 2m 6s
Air Date: 10/30/17
How well do you know Edgar Allan Poe? See if you can separate fact from fiction.
Garrison Keillor reads Edgar Allan Poe’s “Annabel Lee”
S31 Ep8 | 2m 10s
Air Date: 10/30/17
Author, radio host and American Master Garrison Keillor reads Edgar Allan Poe's "Annabel
The story of Wally Coberg
S31 Ep8 | 4m 46s
Air Date: 10/30/17
Filmmaker Eric Stange tells the story of Wally Coberg.
Hear the story of Edgar Allan Poe’s only novel
S31 Ep8 | 2m
Air Date: 10/30/17
Edgar Allan Poe's only novel was not well received and is still debated today.
This Is Bob Hope… Trailer
S31 Ep9 | 56s
Air Date: 12/29/17
Explore the entertainer’s life with unprecedented access to his personal archives.
Bob Hope, a model for public service in Hollywood
S31 Ep9 | 2m 50s
Air Date: 12/29/17
Hope's commitment to philanthropy changed Hollywood's view on the responsibility of fame.
Learn how Bob Hope came up with his iconic standup routines
S31 Ep9 | 1m 4s
Air Date: 12/29/17
Bob Hope's fast-paced and improvisational comedic style was groundbreaking.
How Bob Hope transformed monologue misfires
S31 Ep9 | 1m 39s
Air Date: 12/29/17
Bob Hope was known for his off-the-cuff comedic style and quick wit.
Five Reasons Bob Hope is a Comedic Genius
S31 Ep9 | 1m 58s
Air Date: 12/29/17
Get to know Bob Hope in this short video highlighting his incredible career.
Mike Nichols and “The Graduate”
S30 Ep1 | 1m 17s
Air Date: 01/29/16 | Rating: NR
Mike Nichols won an Academy Award for directing "The Graduate," his second film.
Mike Nichols’ Laugh
S30 Ep1 | 47s
Air Date: 01/29/16 | Rating: NR
Stars of theater and film remember Mike Nichols' famous, uncontrollable laughter.
Mike Nichols: An American Master – Preview
S30 Ep1 | 39s
Air Date: 01/29/16 | Rating: NR
The late, great director (The Graduate, Angels in America) discusses his 50-year career.
Mike Nichols: Interview with Producer Julian Schlossberg
S30 Ep1 | 5m 2s
Air Date: 01/29/16 | Rating: NR
The producer of Mike Nichols: An American Master describes working with Nichols.
Meryl Streep Interview: Working with Director Mike Nichols
S30 Ep1 |
Air Date: 01/29/16 | Rating: NR
Meryl Streep does a funny imitation of Nichols while describing working on films with him.
B.B. King: The Life of Riley – Trailer
S30 Ep2 | 2m 23s
Air Date: 02/12/16 | Rating: NR
B.B. King, born Riley B. King, was one of the most celebrated blues musicians of all time.
B.B. King’s Distinctive Guitar Playing
S30 Ep2 | 1m 33s
Air Date: 02/12/16 | Rating: NR
One note is all it takes to recognize the great guitar playing of B.B. King.
B.B. King’s Start in Memphis: WDIA Radio
S30 Ep2 | 1m 19s
Air Date: 02/12/16 | Rating: NR
B.B. King tells the story of how his jingle got him a radio gig at WDIA in Memphis, TN.
B.B. King’s Funeral Procession
S30 Ep2 | 6m 11s
Air Date: 02/12/16 | Rating: NR
See King's funeral procession, from Memphis, TN, to his resting place in Indianola, MS.
Making B.B. King: The Life of Riley – Director Interview
S30 Ep2 |
Air Date: 02/12/16 | Rating: NR
Jon Brewer describes how the first documentary on B.B. King came to be.
The Making of Carole King’s Album “Tapestry”
S30 Ep3 | 2m 24s
Air Date: 02/19/16 | Rating: NR
How Carole King recorded "Tapestry" with producer Lou Adler and other music legends.
Carole King: Natural Woman – Trailer
S30 Ep3 | 2m 43s
Air Date: 02/19/16 | Rating: NR
King tells her story in a new documentary with previously unseen and rare performances.
Carole King: A Teenage Songwriter in the Music Business
S30 Ep3 | 2m 53s
Air Date: 02/19/16 | Rating: NR
Carole King began getting paid for her songs when she was 16 years old.
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
S30 Ep3 |
Air Date: 02/19/16 | Rating: NR
Carole King didn't want a musical about her until she read the book by Douglas McGrath.
Carole King (You Make Me Feel Like A) Natural Woman – Live
S30 Ep3 | 3m 45s
Air Date: 02/19/16 | Rating: NR
A never-before-seen clip of Carole King singing her song at the piano, recorded in 1982.
Fats Domino and The Birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll – Preview
S30 Ep4 | 37s
Air Date: 02/26/16 | Rating: NR
How Fats Domino’s brand of New Orleans rhythm & blues morphed into rock 'n' roll.
Fats Domino of New Orleans, the Music Mecca
S30 Ep4 | 2m 11s
Air Date: 02/26/16 | Rating: NR
Fats Domino, born and raised in New Orleans, was surrounded by music.
Fats Domino Concerts: Riots and Rock n’ Roll
S30 Ep4 | 1m 55s
Air Date: 02/26/16 | Rating: NR
There were major riots at Domino's concerts in the 1950s, not just because of integration.
Fats Domino Filmmaker Joe Lauro on Making the Documentary
S30 Ep4 | 8m 11s
Air Date: 02/26/16 | Rating: NR
The director of Fats Domino and The Birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll shares how the film got made.
Fats Domino: I’m Ready, Performed with The Byrds, 1971
S30 Ep4 | 2m 59s
Air Date: 02/26/16 | Rating: NR
An outtake from Fats Domino and The Birth of Rock 'n' Roll: Domino and The Byrds
Dave Bartholomew, Longtime Collaborator of Fats Domino
S30 Ep4 | 5m 25s
Air Date: 02/26/16 | Rating: NR
Dave Bartholomew of New Orleans: songwriter, bandleader, producer, trumpeter. Outtake.
Remembering Fats Domino
S30 Ep4 | 1m 47s
Air Date: 10/25/17
Fats Domino performs his version of "Blueberry Hill."
Loretta Lynn: Still a Mountain Girl – Trailer
S30 Ep5 | 2m 47s
Air Date: 03/04/16 | Rating: NR
"The Queen of Country Music” is still going strong after more than 50 years of music.
Loretta Lynn and Conway Twitty
S30 Ep5 | 2m 59s
Air Date: 03/04/16 | Rating: NR
Lynn, Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood talk about Lynn's hit partnership with Twitty.
Loretta Lynn’s Gowns
S30 Ep5 |
Air Date: 03/04/16 | Rating: NR
Loretta Lynn's personal designer shows two of her gowns displayed in her museum.
Loretta Lynn Wrote for Women. Her Song “The Pill.”
S30 Ep5 | 2m 15s
Air Date: 03/04/16 | Rating: NR
Loretta Lynn, Sissy Spacek and Sheryl Crow on Lynn's work and her song, "The Pill."
Loretta Lynn: Lyricist and Songwriter
S30 Ep5 | 2m 33s
Air Date: 03/04/16 | Rating: NR
Sheryl Crow and Jack White talk about Loretta Lynn’s talent as a lyricist and songwriter.
Why Loretta Lynn Wrote “You Ain’t Woman Enough”
S30 Ep5 | 1m 14s
Air Date: 03/04/16 | Rating: NR
Loretta Lynn wrote the song after hearing the plight of a young fan worried about a rival.
Janis: Little Girl Blue – Trailer
S30 Ep6 | 1m 19s
Air Date: 05/03/16 | Rating: NR
Janis Joplin thrilled audiences and blazed new creative trails before her death at age 27.
Dick Cavett on Janis Joplin’s Influence
S30 Ep6 | 5m 6s
Air Date: 03/31/16 | Rating: NR
Dick Cavett describes Janis Joplin’s influence on his show and their relationship.
Letter Home Reveals Janis’ Greatest Ambition
S30 Ep6 | 54s
Air Date: 04/05/16 | Rating: NR
Janis' letter home reveals struggles and desires toward the end of her life.
Merle Keeps You On Your Toes
S30 Ep6 | 3m 12s
Air Date: 04/06/16 | Rating: NR
Band members of The Strangers talk about performing with Merle Haggard, often unprepared.
Why Janis Joplin left Big Brother & the Holding Company
S30 Ep6 | 33s
Air Date: 04/11/16 | Rating: NR
Why Janis Joplin left Big Brother & the Holding Company
Director Amy Berg Brings Janis Back to Life
S30 Ep6 | 1m 30s
Air Date: 04/14/16 | Rating: NR
Director Amy Berg talks about bringing Janis Joplin back to life in her documentary.
Chan Marshall Talks About Voicing Janis Joplin’s Letters
S30 Ep6 | 1m 25s
Air Date: 04/24/16 | Rating: NR
Chan Marshall Talks About Voicing Janis Joplin's Letters
Janis Joplin’s former lover: “She set me free”
S30 Ep6 | 1m 11s
Air Date: 04/25/16 | Rating: NR
Janis Joplin's former lover, David Niehaus, remembers his relationship with Janis.
P!nk, Melissa Etheridge, Juliette Lewis can relate to Janis
S30 Ep6 | 53s
Air Date: 04/28/16 | Rating: NR
P!nk, Melissa Etheridge, Juliette Lewis can relate to Janis Joplin.
How Janis Joplin Made the Hell’s Angels Get Her Groceries
S30 Ep6 | 58s
Air Date: 05/03/16 | Rating: NR
How Janis Joplin Made the Hell's Angels Get Her Groceries
The Highwaymen: Friends Till the End – Promo
S30 Ep7 | 2m 32s
Air Date: 05/27/16 | Rating: NR
The story behind the pioneering outlaw country music supergroup.
How the Highwaymen Became Family in Montreux
S30 Ep7 | 1m 2s
Air Date: 05/04/16 | Rating: NR
How the Highwaymen Became Family in Montreux
How Waylon Jennings Started the Outlaw Movement
S30 Ep7 |
Air Date: 05/09/16 | Rating: NR
How Waylon Jennings started and defined the outlaw movement in country music.
The Highwaymen: ‘The Mount Rushmore of Country Music’
S30 Ep7 | 3m 16s
Air Date: 05/27/16 | Rating: NR
Find out why The Highwaymen were often called "The Mount Rushmore of Country Music."
Filmmaker Jim Brown: The Highwaymen Had a Message
S30 Ep7 | 47s
Air Date: 05/15/16 | Rating: NR
Director and producer Jim Brown talks about the making of The Highwaymen documentary.
The Havoc Behind ‘The Highwayman’ Music Video
S30 Ep7 | 2m 1s
Air Date: 05/18/16 | Rating: NR
How The Highwayman music video caused a massive havoc at the Glen Canyon Bridge
How Kris Kristofferson Convinced Cash to Record His Songs
S30 Ep7 | 1m 3s
Air Date: 05/19/16 | Rating: NR
How did Kris Kristofferson convince Johnny Cash to record his songs?
Willie Nelson Sings ‘Always On My Mind’ at Nassau Coliseum
S30 Ep7 | 2m 33s
Air Date: 05/22/16 | Rating: NR
Concert footage of Willie Nelson Sings "Always On My Mind" at Nassau Coliseum in 1990.
Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You – Trailer
S30 Ep8 | 2m 24s
Air Date: 10/24/16 | Rating: NR
Trailer for the American Masters film Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You.
Phil Rosenthal Discusses Norman Lear’s Impact
S30 Ep8 | 1m 9s
Air Date: 10/25/16 | Rating: NR
Phil Rosenthal discusses the changes brought about by "All In the Family."
Norman Lear’s “Maude” on Tough Issues
S30 Ep8 | 31s
Air Date: 09/18/16 | Rating: NR
The groundbreaking show "Maude" addressed women's issues, like abortion, head-on.
Norman Lear on Network Censorship
S30 Ep8 | 1m 23s
Air Date: 09/25/16 | Rating: NR
In his prolific career, Norman Lear often found himself arguing with network censors.
Norman Lear’s Psychiatrist
S30 Ep8 | 1m 51s
Air Date: 10/03/16 | Rating: NR
A conversation with his psychiatrist helps Norman decide to sell syndication rights.
Rob Reiner on “All in the Family” Success
S30 Ep8 | 51s
Air Date: 10/24/16 | Rating: NR
Rob Reiner talks about the series' 8-season run.
Norman Lear on Legacy
S30 Ep8 | 27s
Air Date: 10/13/16 | Rating: NR
Norman Lear discusses his work and legacy.
Norman Lear – All in The Family Disclaimer
S30 Ep8 | 57s
Air Date: 10/17/16 | Rating: NR
Norman Lear's controversial work led to a disclaimer from CBS.
Norman Lear on the Red Carpet
S30 Ep8 |
Air Date: 10/18/16 | Rating: NR
Norman Lear at the red carpet premiere of "Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You."
Norman Lear on Tough Conversations
S30 Ep8 | 28s
Air Date: 10/20/16 | Rating: NR
Norman Lear's work focused on real people and real conversations.
Norman Lear and Inspiration from The Jeffersons
S30 Ep8 | 2m 12s
Air Date: 10/20/16 | Rating: NR
Commentary and discussion on Norman Lear's legacy.
Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady on Mentorship
S30 Ep8 | 1m 14s
Air Date: 10/26/16 | Rating: NR
Filmmakers Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady talk about their work as directors and mentors.
Eero Saarinen: The Architect Who Saw the Future – Trailer
S30 Ep9 | 2m 22s
Air Date: 12/27/16 | Rating: NR
Explore the life of Finnish-American modernist architectural giant Eero Saarinen
Eero and Eliel Saarinen Compete for St. Louis
S30 Ep9 | 1m 44s
Air Date: 12/27/16 | Rating: NR
Both Eliel and his son, Eero, competed to design a new monument in St. Louis, MO.
Marking Man’s Time on Earth at General Motors
S30 Ep9 |
Air Date: 12/27/16 | Rating: NR
Eero Saarinen exhibited his architectural vision through his design for General Motors.
Reconstructing Eero Saarinen’s MIT Chapel
S30 Ep9 | 2m 48s
Air Date: 12/27/16 | Rating: NR
MIT is renovating their chapel, designed by Eero Saarinen and dedicated in 1955.
Eero Saarinen’s Design of the MIT Chapel
S30 Ep9 | 2m 12s
Air Date: 12/27/16 | Rating: NR
In designing the MIT Chapel, Eero Saarinen aimed to capture a basic spiritual environment.
How Eero Saarinen Imagined the Ingalls Rink at Yale
S30 Ep9 | 1m 53s
Air Date: 12/27/16 | Rating: NR
Eero Saarinen broke the mold by creating emotionally compelling buildings.
Aline Louchheim and Eero Saarinen
S30 Ep9 | 2m 18s
Air Date: 12/27/16 | Rating: NR
Aline Louchheim quickly developed a strong relationship with Eero Saarinen.
Eero Saarinen and Aline Louchheim’s Shared Ambition
S30 Ep9 | 2m
Air Date: 12/27/16 | Rating: NR
Eero's relationship with Aline Louchheim and their shared professional ambition bloomed.
Eero Saarinen’s Design of the CBS Building in New York City
S30 Ep9 | 1m 34s
Air Date: 12/27/16 | Rating: NR
The CBS Building, or Black Rock, is an imposing 38-story building of black marble.
Eero Saarinen’s Revolutionary Design of the Dulles Airport
S30 Ep9 | 2m 47s
Air Date: 12/27/16 | Rating: NR
In designing the Dulles International Airport, Eero Saarinen re-imagined a jet-age world.
Eliel and Eero Saarinen’s Work on First Christian Church
S30 Ep9 | 1m 2s
Air Date: 12/27/16 | Rating: NR
The First Christian Church in Columbus, IN, was designed by both Eliel and Eero Saarinen.
Conquering gravity with Saarinen at the TWA Flight Center
S30 Ep9 | 2m 46s
Air Date: 12/27/16 | Rating: NR
At the TWA flight center, Saarinen tried to "express the drama and excitement of travel."
Eero Saarinen: The Architect Who Saw the Future ~ Making the
S30 Ep9 | 10m 4s
Air Date: 12/27/16
Director Peter Rosen and Director of Photography, ASC, Eric Saarinen, discuss their film.
Season 2015 Overview
30s
Air Date: 01/23/15 | Rating: NR
The first American Masters magician, plus August Wilson, American Ballet Theatre and more.
Season 2016 Overview
30s
Air Date: 01/29/16 | Rating: NR
Late, great director Mike Nichols, Janis Joplin, Fats Domino, Maya Angelou and more.
Ricky Jay: Deceptive Practice – Trailer
S29 Ep1 | 2m 20s
Air Date: 01/23/15 | Rating: NR
The inimitable magician and his mysterious world of sleight-of-hand artists and conjurers.
Sleight of Hand and Three-Card Monte with Ricky Jay
S29 Ep1 | 2m 23s
Air Date: 01/23/15 | Rating: TV-PG
Ricky Jay demonstrates the three-card monte trick in his one-man show.
Filmmaker Molly Bernstein on Ricky Jay: Deceptive Practice
S29 Ep1 | 4m 26s
Air Date: 01/23/15 | Rating: NR
The filmmaker's fascination with Ricky Jay led to a film more than a decade in the making.
Ricky Jay on His Mentor: Charlie Miller
S29 Ep1 | 1m 32s
Air Date: 01/23/15 | Rating: TV-14
Jay describes working with Miller "as close to pure joy as anything that I can imagine."
Ricky Jay on Ways of Learning: Books and Teachers
S29 Ep1 | 53s
Air Date: 01/23/15 | Rating: TV-14
Though he collects magic books, Jay says the key to learning is from a respected teacher.
Ricky Jay Remembers Mentor Dai Vernon
S29 Ep1 | 3m 41s
Air Date: 01/23/15 | Rating: NR
Ricky Jay recalls the man he considers one of the greatest sleight-of-hand artists.
Ricky Jay and Art Spiegelman in Conversation
S29 Ep1 | 51m 4s
Air Date: 01/23/15 | Rating: NR
Art Spiegelman and Ricky Jay in conversation at the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles.
August Wilson: The Ground on Which I Stand
S29 Ep2 | 2m 41s
Air Date: 02/20/15 | Rating: TV-PG
The first documentary about the Tony- and Pulitzer-winning playwright August Wilson.
Monologue from “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” by August Wilson
S29 Ep2 | 47s
Air Date: 02/20/15 | Rating: TV-PG
"White folks don’t understand about the blues," says Ma Rainey in August Wilson's play.
Scene from “Fences,” a Pulitzer Prize-Winning Play
S29 Ep2 | 1m 2s
Air Date: 02/20/15 | Rating: TV-PG
August Wilson's "Fences" won a Pulitzer Prize and four Tony Awards in 1987.
Phylicia Rashad Performs “Gem of the Ocean” Aunt Ester Scene
S29 Ep2 | 2m 23s
Air Date: 02/20/15 | Rating: TV-PG
Rashad performs a scene from August Wilson's play "Gem of the Ocean," as Aunt Ester.
Ruben Santiago-Hudson’s Skills for “Seven Guitars” Role
S29 Ep2 | 54s
Air Date: 02/20/15 | Rating: TV-PG
The actor learned how to play harmonica for his Tony Award-winning role in Seven Guitars.
August Wilson’s Youth
S29 Ep2 | 1m 24s
Air Date: 02/20/15 | Rating: NR
August Wilson describes his love of language and the racism he experienced at school.
August Wilson in Seattle
S29 Ep2 | 1m 57s
Air Date: 02/20/15 | Rating: NR
August Wilson moved to Seattle in 1990 and lived there for the rest of his life.
August Wilson: The Ground on Which I Stand, Panel Discussion
S29 Ep2 | 33m 31s
Air Date: 02/20/15 | Rating: NR
Director Sam Pollard moderates a panel at Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture.
Actor James Earl Jones on August Wilson’s Plays
S29 Ep2 |
Air Date: 02/20/15 | Rating: NR
James Earl Jones won a Tony Award in 1987 for his role in August Wilson's "Fences."
Filmmaker Sam Pollard on His August Wilson Documentary
S29 Ep2 | 2m 29s
Air Date: 02/20/15 | Rating: NR
Director Sam Pollard talks about Wilson's relevance, interviewing actors and more.
Costume Designs for August Wilson Plays
S29 Ep2 | 3m 15s
Air Date: 02/20/15 | Rating: NR
Constanza Romero shares how she designed costumes for August Wilson's plays.
August Wilson on the Dialogue in His Plays
S29 Ep2 | 1m 38s
Air Date: 02/20/15 | Rating: NR
August Wilson describes how dialogue comes to him and guides his character development.
The Essential Ingredients for an August Wilson Play
S29 Ep2 | 35s
Air Date: 01/20/17 | Rating: NR
Ruben Santiago-Hudson shares the essential ingredients for any August Wilson play.
August Wilson’s Timeless Work
S29 Ep2 | 35s
Air Date: 01/20/17 | Rating: NR
Ruben Santiago-Hudson shares why Wilson's work is so timeless and universal.
August Wilson and African American Culture
S29 Ep2 | 20s
Air Date: 01/20/17 | Rating: NR
Ruben Santiago-Hudson describe August Wilson's work for the African American community
Jascha Heifetz: God’s Fiddler Preview
S29 Ep3 | 36s
Air Date: 04/16/15 | Rating: NR
Discover the violin virtuoso through Itzhak Perlman, students and archival performances.
Jascha Heifetz: God’s Fiddler Promo
S29 Ep3 | 25s
Air Date: 04/16/15 | Rating: NR
Discover the mysterious violin virtuoso
Jascha Heifetz: Passion in His Playing
S29 Ep3 | 2m 51s
Air Date: 04/16/15 | Rating: TV-PG
One can hear the passion in Heifetz' violin playing, even if his stance was impassive.
Jascha Heifetz Tests Itzhak Perlman’s Skills
S29 Ep3 | 2m 25s
Air Date: 04/16/15 | Rating: TV-PG
Itzhak Perlman recalls his first encounter with Jascha Heifetz as a teenage student.
Jascha Heifetz: Patriotic Service During World War II
S29 Ep3 | 2m 8s
Air Date: 04/16/15 | Rating: NR
Violinist Jascha Heifetz toured military bases for the USO during World War II.
Filmmaker Peter Rosen on Key Assets of Jascha Heifetz Film
S29 Ep3 | 5m 34s
Air Date: 04/16/15 | Rating: NR
Rosen describes key assets that allowed him to make the film and tell a new story.
Jascha Heifetz Lives the Good Life
S29 Ep3 | 58s
Air Date: 04/16/15 | Rating: NR
"After I came to America, my one aim, it seems, was to enjoy myself," said the violinist.
Jascha Heifetz Concerts for 1923 Japan Earthquake Victims
S29 Ep3 | 1m 23s
Air Date: 04/16/15 | Rating: NR
In 1923, Heifetz gave concerts for Japanese quake victims, and to raise money for them.
Jascha Heifetz: Estrellita Encore Song
S29 Ep3 | 1m 18s
Air Date: 04/16/15 | Rating: NR
Jascha Heifetz arranged a popular Mexican song to include in his Mexico City concert.
American Ballet Theatre: A History
S29 Ep4 | 3m 31s
Air Date: 05/15/15 | Rating: NR
Ric Burns’ documentary on the rich, 75-year history of the preeminent ballet company.
The Choreographers of American Ballet Theatre
S29 Ep4 | 2m 1s
Air Date: 05/15/15 | Rating: NR
The company was unique since its founding for not being devoted to one choreographer.
The Language of Ballet: French and Fit for a King
S29 Ep4 | 2m 41s
Air Date: 05/15/15 | Rating: NR
The language of the ballet is in French; it all began in France with King Louis XIV.
Dancer Julie Kent on Beauty and Humanity
S29 Ep4 | 1m 58s
Air Date: 05/15/15 | Rating: NR
Julie Kent of American Ballet Theatre speaks about beauty and humanity in dance.
How Ballet Dancers Partner and Rehearse
S29 Ep4 |
Air Date: 05/15/15 | Rating: NR
American Ballet Theatre dancers Gillian Murphy and Marcelo Gomes talk about partnering.
American Ballet Theatre in the Rehearsal Studio
S29 Ep4 | 2m 17s
Air Date: 05/15/15 | Rating: TV-PG
Artistic Director Kevin McKenzie guides dancers Julie Kent and Ethan Stiefel in a duet.
Misty Copeland, American Ballet Theatre Soloist
S29 Ep4 | 1m 16s
Air Date: 05/15/15 | Rating: TV-PG
Misty Copeland joined American Ballet Theatre in 2001.
Seeking Perfection in Ballet
S29 Ep4 | 2m 55s
Air Date: 05/15/15 | Rating: TV-PG
Daniil Simkin of American Ballet Theatre and former dancer Susan Jaffe address perfection.
Ric Burns: Filmmaker Interview on American Ballet Theatre
S29 Ep4 | 10m 3s
Air Date: 05/15/15 | Rating: NR
Director Ric Burns describes the art and technology of capturing dance on film.
Harper Lee – Preview
S29 Ep5 | 1m 49s
Air Date: 07/10/15 | Rating: TV-PG
An updated version of Mary McDonagh Murphy’s 2012 film in time for Harper Lee's new book.
James McBride on To Kill a Mockingbird
S29 Ep5 | 3m 29s
Air Date: 04/01/12 | Rating: NR
McBride reflects on Harper Lee's subtle activism and the role of writers in civil rights
Mark Childress on To Kill a Mockingbird
S29 Ep5 | 2m 37s
Air Date: 04/01/12 | Rating: NR
Childress explains how the character Scout had a radical viewpoint in the segregated south
Richard Russo on To Kill a Mockingbird
S29 Ep5 | 3m 34s
Air Date: 04/01/12 | Rating: NR
The Pulitzer Prize winning author discusses the impact of Harper Lee's characters
Wally Lamb on To Kill a Mockingbird
S29 Ep5 | 3m 4s
Air Date: 04/01/12 | Rating: NR
The acclaimed author discusses To Kill a Mockingbird as an agent of radical change
Harper Lee: From Mockingbird to Watchman
S29 Ep5 | 13m
Air Date: 07/13/15 | Rating: NR
In an American Masters exclusive, Murphy reports on meeting with Lee on June 30, 2015.
Harper Lee Live Q&A: Joy Brown and Mary McDonagh Murphy
S29 Ep5 | 30m 11s
Air Date: 07/13/15 | Rating: NR
Questions about Harper Lee, her history and her new novel are answered in a live Q&A.
Althea – Preview
S29 Ep6 | 2m 24s
Air Date: 09/04/15 | Rating: NR
The story of Althea Gibson, queen of the highly segregated tennis world in the 1950s.
Althea: Race in the Sport of Tennis
S29 Ep6 | 1m 21s
Air Date: 09/04/15 | Rating: NR
Althea Gibson wasn't concerned with representing her race, she just wanted to play.
Althea Gibson at the West Side Tennis Club in Forest Hills
S29 Ep6 | 1m 49s
Air Date: 09/04/15 | Rating: NR
Home movies of Althea Gibson practicing at the esteemed club in New York City.
Filmmaker Interview with Rex Miller: Making “Althea”
S29 Ep6 | 2m 45s
Air Date: 09/04/15 | Rating: NR
A photo Althea Gibson with his mother was the film director's original inspiration.
Pedro E. Guerrero: A Photographer’s Journey – Preview
S29 Ep7 | 3m 7s
Air Date: 09/18/15 | Rating: TV-PG
The story of Pedro E. Guerrero (9/5/17 - 9/13/12), a Mexican American photographer.
Filmmaker Interview on Photographer Pedro E. Guerrero
S29 Ep7 | 5m 30s
Air Date: 09/18/15 | Rating: NR
Raymond Telles and Yvan Iturriaga co-directed and co-produced a film on the photographer.
Pedro E. Guerrero Photo Campaign
S29 Ep7 | 30s
Air Date: 09/18/15 | Rating: NR
Share your photos of architecture, design and sculpture with #PedroPBS on Instagram.
Alexander Calder: Works Photographed by Pedro E. Guerrero
S29 Ep7 | 2m 19s
Air Date: 09/18/15 | Rating: NR
Guerrero photographed Calder's works at his home, his studios, and around the world.
Pedro E. Guerrero’s Photographs Help Architect See a Problem
S29 Ep7 | 1m 20s
Air Date: 09/18/15 | Rating: NR
Guerrero's photographs allowed architect Frank Lloyd Wright to see a flaw in a design.
Pedro E. Guerrero’s Photographs of a Connecticut Church
S29 Ep7 | 1m 20s
Air Date: 09/18/15 | Rating: NR
Pedro E. Guerrero documented The United Church of Rowayton, designed by Joseph Salerno.
Photographer Pedro E. Guerrero, Master of Interior Lighting
S29 Ep7 | 2m 25s
Air Date: 09/18/15 | Rating: NR
Guerrero rose above challenges to make his interior lighting look natural.
Photography Work in the Mad Men Era – Pedro E. Guerrero
S29 Ep7 | 1m 58s
Air Date: 09/18/15 | Rating: NR
Photographer Pedro E. Guerrero talks about his magazine work in the 1950s and 60s.
Photographer Pedro E. Guerrero and Sculptor Louise Nevelson
S29 Ep7 | 2m 33s
Air Date: 09/18/15 | Rating: NR
Pedro E. Guerrero describes his work with Louise Nevelson, a sculptor based in New York.
Pedro E. Guerrero’s Frank Lloyd Wright Photographs
S29 Ep7 | 2m 26s
Air Date: 09/18/15 | Rating: NR
Pedro E. Guerrero's photos taken with a 4x5 large format camera show texture and depth.
Photography Inspired by Pedro E. Guerrero
S29 Ep7 | 6m 14s
Air Date: 01/30/16 | Rating: NR
View the photos and workshops inspired by "Pedro E. Guerrero: A Photographer’s Journey."
The Women’s List – Trailer
S29 Ep9 | 1m 37s
Air Date: 09/25/15 | Rating: TV-PG
Meet 15 women who define contemporary American culture in Greenfield-Sanders’ new film.
Rosie Perez: Roles for Women of Color, Over 40
S29 Ep9 | 1m 4s
Air Date: 09/25/15 | Rating: TV-14
Rosie Perez, an Oscar-nominated actress, questions the roles offered to women of color.
Fashion Designer Betsey Johnson on Inspiration and Deadlines
S29 Ep9 | 1m 18s
Air Date: 09/25/15 | Rating: TV-14
Betsey Johnson is an award-winning fashion designer known for whimsical, feminine designs.
Comedian Margaret Cho on Her Parents
S29 Ep9 | 2m 18s
Air Date: 09/25/15 | Rating: TV-14
Margaret Cho is an American stand-up comedian known for social and political critiques.
Filmmaker Timothy Greenfield-Sanders: The Women’s List
S29 Ep9 | 3m 53s
Air Date: 09/25/15 | Rating: TV-14
The "List" films of the photographer-filmmaker are his "portraits come to life."
Laurie Anderson: On Identity and Her God Complex
S29 Ep9 | 1m 28s
Air Date: 09/25/15 | Rating: TV-PG
"I am a New Yorker one, I’m an artist two, I’m a woman three,” says Laurie Anderson.
Fran Drescher on Lucille Ball
S29 Ep9 | 1m 28s
Air Date: 08/03/16 | Rating: NR
Fran Drescher talks about how the character of Lucy resonated with women across America.
Trailer: Marvin Hamlisch: What He Did For Love
S28 Ep1 | 2m 35s
Air Date: 12/27/13 | Rating: NR
The awards the composer and conductor won in his career are matched by admiration for him.
Marvin Hamlisch: Genius at Work
S28 Ep1 | 7m 20s
Air Date: 12/27/13 | Rating: NR
Luminaries of music and entertainment speak to the genius of Marvin Hamlisch.
Marvin Hamlisch, a Mensch
S28 Ep1 | 10m 4s
Air Date: 12/27/13 | Rating: NR
The great composer offered his concern, time and problem-solving skills to all.
Pianist Kevin Cole Performs Marvin Medley
S28 Ep1 | 6m 48s
Air Date: 12/27/13 | Rating: NR
Cole performs melody of Hamlisch songs in tribute to the great composer.
Marvin Hamlisch, The Performer
S28 Ep1 | 1m 20s
Air Date: 12/27/13 | Rating: NR
The composer Marvin Hamlisch was an entertaining performer with a great sense of humor.
Marvin’s Parents
S28 Ep1 | 1m 34s
Air Date: 12/27/13 | Rating: NR
A look at composer Marvin Hamlisch's parents, Max and Lilly Hamlisch.
Concert Pianist vs. Pop Composer
S28 Ep1 | 2m 9s
Air Date: 12/27/13 | Rating: NR
Marvin Hamlisch seemed destined to become a classical pianist, but he had other ideas.
Leaving Hollywood for Broadway
S28 Ep1 | 1m 15s
Air Date: 12/27/13 | Rating: NR
Marvin Hamlisch had won three Academy Awards but wanted to work on Broadway shows.
“I Want to Be Cole Porter”
S28 Ep1 | 50s
Air Date: 12/27/13 | Rating: NR
Though classically trained, young Hamlisch knew he was destined for something different.
Marvin Hamlisch: Sweet Smell of Success
S28 Ep1 | 1m 47s
Air Date: 12/27/13 | Rating: NR
Hear music from the Broadway show "Sweet Smell of Success" and see the marked score.
Writing “The Way We Were”
S28 Ep1 | 1m 20s
Air Date: 12/27/13 | Rating: NR
Hamlisch reveals what inspired the opening notes to "The Way We Were."
Marvin Hamlisch: What He Did For Love – Preview
S28 Ep1 | 30s
Air Date: 12/27/13 | Rating: NR
Premieres Friday, December 27, 2013 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
Marvin Hamlisch and The Yankees
S28 Ep1 | 1m 43s
Air Date: 12/27/13 | Rating: NR
Baseball was a priority for Marvin Hamlisch, a native New Yorker.
Salinger – Preview
S28 Ep2 | 34s
Air Date: 01/21/14 | Rating: NR
The first film to get beyond "The Catcher in the Rye" writer’s meticulously built wall.
Salinger – Trailer
S28 Ep2 | 2m 28s
Air Date: 01/21/14 | Rating: TV-14
Watch the trailer to "Salinger," the director's cut airing January 21, 2014.
Alice Walker: Beauty in Truth – Trailer
S28 Ep3 | 1m 50s
Air Date: 02/07/14 | Rating: NR
Alice Walker, winner of a Pulitzer Prize for Literature, is a writer and activist.
Alice Walker: Beauty in Truth – Preview
S28 Ep3 | 30s
Air Date: 02/07/14 | Rating: NR
Premieres Friday, February 7, 2014 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings
Alice Walker Reads from The Color Purple
S28 Ep3 | 1m 15s
Air Date: 02/07/14 | Rating: TV-PG
Alice Walker reads from what she calls "the God section" of her novel "The Color Purple."
Alice Walker Shines Light on Zora Neale Hurston
S28 Ep3 | 2m 29s
Air Date: 02/07/14 | Rating: TV-14
Alice Walker shines light on writer and anthropologist Zora Neale Hurston.
Going to College on a Segregated Bus
S28 Ep3 | 1m 26s
Air Date: 02/07/14 | Rating: TV-14
Alice Walker recalls the poignant parting from her father as she left for Spelman College.
Howard Zinn on Alice Walker, His Former Student
S28 Ep3 | 47s
Air Date: 02/07/14 | Rating: TV-14
Howard Zinn compares his former student, Alice Walker, to Zora Neale Hurston.
Gloria Steinem on Alice Walker, Her Friend
S28 Ep3 | 44s
Air Date: 02/07/14 | Rating: TV-14
"It's not possible to separate Alice from her work," says writer Gloria Steinem.
Danny Glover on Alice Walker’s Activism
S28 Ep3 | 55s
Air Date: 02/07/14 | Rating: TV-14
Actor Danny Glover speaks about Alice Walker's work in the context of activism.
Alice Walker: What’s in a Name
S28 Ep3 | 55s
Air Date: 02/07/14 | Rating: TV-14
Alice Walker talks about her great-great-great-great-grandmother's journey.
Alice Walker Describes Creativity
S28 Ep3 | 35s
Air Date: 02/07/14 | Rating: TV-14
Alice Walker describes the act of creation as bliss.
A Fierce Green Fire – Trailer
S28 Ep4 | 2m 30s
Air Date: 04/22/14 | Rating: TV-14
Witness the battle for a living planet in this exploration of the environmental movement.
Love Canal: Children and Toxic Waste
S28 Ep4 | 1m 3s
Air Date: 04/22/14 | Rating: TV-PG
Love Canal residents rallied to protect their children from an underground waste site.
When the Sierra Club Saved the Grand Canyon
S28 Ep4 | 3m 17s
Air Date: 04/22/14 | Rating: NR
The battle in the media between the Sierra Club and the IRS helped save the Grand Canyon.
A Dangerous Whale Rescue Mission by Greenpeace
S28 Ep4 | 2m 48s
Air Date: 04/22/14 | Rating: TV-14
See archival footage as Greenpeace co-founders remember the first whale rescue mission.
The Workers Who Saved the Amazon Rainforest
S28 Ep4 | 2m
Air Date: 04/22/14 | Rating: TV-14
The fate of the Amazon rainforest turned on an unlikely environmental hero: Chico Mendes.
Are You an Environmentalist?
S28 Ep4 | 2m 12s
Air Date: 04/22/14 | Rating: TV-14
Two environmentalists talk about the breadth of the environmental movement.
When Environmental Justice Meets Human Rights
S28 Ep4 | 1m 56s
Air Date: 04/22/14 | Rating: TV-14
Environmental justice is a movement to fight environmental racism.
Women in the Environmental Movement
S28 Ep4 | 2m 13s
Air Date: 04/22/14 | Rating: NR
A web exclusive video on Indian and Kenyan women in the environmental movement.
A Fierce Green Fire – Preview
S28 Ep4 | 31s
Air Date: 04/21/14 | Rating: NR
Premieres Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
Plimpton! Starring George Plimpton as Himself – Trailer
S28 Ep5 | 2m 8s
Air Date: 05/16/14 | Rating: NR
Journalist George Plimpton was a writer, Paris Review editor, amateur sportsman and more.
George Plimpton’s Famous April Fool’s Day Joke
S28 Ep5 | 3m 11s
Air Date: 05/16/14 | Rating: NR
Plimpton's assistant was tasked with keeping his Sports Illustrated hoax going.
Peter Matthiessen Interview About The Paris Review
S28 Ep5 | 1m 28s
Air Date: 05/16/14 | Rating: TV-PG
Peter Matthiessen (May 22, 1927 – April 5, 2014) co-founded The Paris Review in 1953.
Filmmakers’ Interview: Making a Film on George Plimpton
S28 Ep5 | 9m 32s
Air Date: 05/16/14 | Rating: TV-PG
Luke Poling and Tom Bean talk about collaborative documentary filmmaking.
George Plimpton at the Helm of The Paris Review
S28 Ep5 | 2m 38s
Air Date: 05/16/14 | Rating: TV-14
Plimpton shaped the prestigious literary magazine with the flair of a kindly ringmaster.
George Plimpton: Making a Success out of Failure
S28 Ep5 | 3m 11s
Air Date: 05/16/14 | Rating: TV-PG
Journalist George Plimpton did not show early promise when he failed at Exeter Academy.
Robert F. Kennedy: Friend and Admirer of George Plimpton
S28 Ep5 | 1m 55s
Air Date: 05/16/14 | Rating: NR
In this excerpt, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recalls his father's admiration for Plimpton.
Plimpton! Starring George Plimpton as Himself – Preview
S28 Ep5 | 31s
Air Date: 05/15/14 | Rating: NR
Premieres Friday, May 16, 2014 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
Ric Burns on George Plimpton’s Death
S28 Ep5 | 2m 10s
Air Date: 05/16/14 | Rating: TV-PG
Documentary filmmaker Ric Burns describes the surprise of George Plimpton's death.
Plimpton Gives Writer Jay McInerney His Debut
S28 Ep5 | 2m 17s
Air Date: 05/16/14 | Rating: TV-PG
Plimpton published McInerney's first story ever in The Paris Review in 1982.
Tanaquil Le Clercq: Afternoon of a Faun – Trailer
S28 Ep6 | 2m 21s
Air Date: 06/20/14 | Rating: NR
The ballerina's career, struggle with polio, and influence on great choreographers.
Tanaquil Le Clercq, the Ideal Balanchine Dancer
S28 Ep6 | 1m 7s
Air Date: 06/20/14 | Rating: NR
Le Clercq was one of Balanchine's muses and her body and style became an ideal in ballet.
Tanaquil Le Clercq in Jerome Robbins’ Afternoon of a Faun
S28 Ep6 | 1m 35s
Air Date: 06/20/14 | Rating: TV-PG
Watch an excerpt of Le Clercq and partner performing Jerome Robbin's love pas de deux.
Western Symphony: One of Tanaquil Le Clercq’s Last Dances
S28 Ep6 | 56s
Air Date: 06/20/14 | Rating: TV-PG
Watch a clip of Le Clercq in Western Symphony, one of the last ballets she performed in.
Polio and Iron Lungs in the 1950s. Le Clercq’s Illness.
S28 Ep6 | 1m 42s
Air Date: 06/20/14 | Rating: TV-PG
An iron lung allowed Tanaquil Le Clercq to breathe after she contracted polio in 1956.
Respect for People with Disabilities: Humor and Comebacks
S28 Ep6 | 1m 15s
Air Date: 06/20/14 | Rating: TV-PG
An outtake from American Masters - Tanaquil Le Clercq: Afternoon of a Faun.
Dorothea Lange: Grab a Hunk of Lightning – Preview
S28 Ep7 | 3m 31s
Air Date: 08/29/14 | Rating: TV-G
The life, passions and uncompromising vision of the woman behind the camera.
Dorothea Lange’s Museum of Modern Art Retrospective
S28 Ep7 | 1m 51s
Air Date: 08/29/14 | Rating: TV-PG
In 1965 Lange and the MoMA curator of photography prepared for her one-woman exhibition.
Lange’s Eye on The Great Depression and Sharecropping
S28 Ep7 | 2m 53s
Air Date: 08/29/14 | Rating: NR
Lange documented those struggling with the Great Depression and sharecropping system.
Dorothea Lange’s Portrait Studio in San Francisco
S28 Ep7 | 1m 45s
Air Date: 08/29/14 | Rating: NR
In 1919 at the age of 24, Dorothea Lange opened her own portrait studio in San Francisco.
The Dust Bowl: Documenting the First Migrants to California
S28 Ep7 | 2m 41s
Air Date: 08/29/14 | Rating: NR
Dorothea Lange and her husband were the first to document Dust Bowl migrants.
Lange’s Photos of the Internment of Japanese-Americans
S28 Ep7 |
Air Date: 08/29/14 | Rating: NR
Dorothea Lange was hired to document the internment process during World War II.
Web Exclusive: Japanese-American Internees Today
S28 Ep7 | 4m 46s
Air Date: 08/29/14 | Rating: NR
A photo exhibit in 2012 featured former internees photographed by Dorothea Lange in 1942.
The Boomer List – Trailer
S28 Ep8 | 1m 35s
Air Date: 09/23/14 | Rating: TV-PG
The baby boomer generation (1946-1964) has significantly and uniquely changed our world.
The Powerful Memory of Music
S28 Ep8 |
Air Date: 09/23/14 | Rating: TV-14
Serving in Vietnam and music of the era are inextricably linked for author Tim O'Brien.
Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work – Preview
S28 Ep9 | 37s
Air Date: 09/23/14 | Rating: TV-MA
A year-long ride with Joan Rivers in her 76th year -- at home, in the clubs and on stage.
Bing Crosby Rediscovered
S28 Ep10 | 1m 56s
Air Date: 12/02/14 | Rating: NR
For more than three decades, Crosby reigned through radio, film, television and records.
Bing Crosby’s Style of Singing
S28 Ep10 | 1m 56s
Air Date: 12/02/14 | Rating: NR
Michael Feinstein and Tony Bennett explain Crosby's intimate style of singing.
Bing Crosby’s Charity and “Take Care of” List
S28 Ep10 | 1m 48s
Air Date: 12/02/14 | Rating: NR
Bing Crosby used his fame and wealth to help friends, acquaintances and strangers.
Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, and Dean Martin Sing Together
S28 Ep10 | 2m 53s
Air Date: 12/02/14 | Rating: NR
America's most famous crooners have a swell time singing a number from Guys and Dolls.
Filmmaker Interview: Bing Crosby Rediscovered
S28 Ep10 | 3m 29s
Air Date: 12/02/14 | Rating: NR
Director Robert Trachtenberg speaks about his new Bing Crosby documentary.
The Road Films: Bing Crosby and Bob Hope
S28 Ep10 | 1m 46s
Air Date: 12/02/14 | Rating: NR
When Crosby's film career was at a crossroads, he found the perfect partner in Bob Hope.
Bing Crosby and David Bowie Christmas Duet
S28 Ep10 | 1m 50s
Air Date: 12/02/14 | Rating: TV-PG
The story behind "The Little Drummer Boy/Peace on Earth," sung by Crosby and Bowie.
Crosby Family Remembers Bing
S28 Ep10 | 1m 30s
Air Date: 12/02/14 | Rating: NR
Bing Crosby's family reflects on his life as a performer and family man.
Bing Crosby, An All-Purpose Singer
S28 Ep10 | 40s
Air Date: 12/02/14 | Rating: TV-14
Bing Crosby recorded thousands of songs during the height of his career.
Bing Crosby Performs “The Second Time Around”
S28 Ep10 | 2m 54s
Air Date: 12/02/14 | Rating: TV-14
A web exclusive of Bing Crosby singing the song on his television special in 1961.
Web Exclusive: Bing Crosby Roasts Film Director Raoul Walsh
S28 Ep10 | 1m 36s
Air Date: 12/02/14 | Rating: TV-14
Bing roasted Hollywood director Raoul Walsh after "Going Hollywood" wrapped in 1933.
Bing Crosby’s Innovations in Technology
S28 Ep10 | 4m 44s
Air Date: 12/02/14 | Rating: NR
In addition to talent, Crosby's savvy use of technology helped make him a multimedia star.
Bing Crosby and Maurice Chevalier Duet
S28 Ep10 | 3m 20s
Air Date: 12/02/14 | Rating: TV-14
Legends Bing Crosby and Frenchman Maurice Chevalier sing "I'm Glad I'm Not Young Anymore."
Bing Crosby, Maurice Chevalier and Carol Lawrence Perform
S28 Ep10 | 4m 44s
Air Date: 12/02/14 | Rating: TV-14
Bing Crosby, Maurice Chevalier and Carol Lawrence sing "Riding High."
Bing Crosby Sings with the Crosby Boys
S28 Ep10 | 1m 49s
Air Date: 12/02/14 | Rating: NR
Bing Crosby and songs sing the spiritual "Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho."
American Masters 2014 Season Trailer
33s
Air Date: 01/15/14 | Rating: NR
Premieres include Salinger, the series' 200th episode, and Alice Walker: Beauty in Truth.
American Masters: 1980s Highlights
2m 33s
Air Date: 01/16/14 | Rating: NR
George Gershwin, Aretha Franklin and James Baldwin were featured during the early years.
American Masters: 1990s Highlights
1m 12s
Air Date: 01/16/14 | Rating: NR
Richard Avedon, Leonard Bernstein, and two famous filmmakers were profiled in the 1990s.
American Masters: 2000-2013 Highlights
3m 13s
Air Date: 01/16/14 | Rating: NR
Judy Garland, I.M. Pei, Edward S. Curtis, and Jimi Hendrix are among the diverse talents.
The Making of American Masters with Creator Susan Lacy
10m
Air Date: 01/17/14 | Rating: NR
The creator of American Masters talks about its concept and the making of several films.
Sister Rosetta Tharpe: Mick Csaky on making the film
S27 Ep1 | 11m 52s
Air Date: 02/22/13 | Rating: NR
Director Mick Csaky on making “The Godmother of Rock & Roll.”
Trailer: The Godmother of Rock & Roll
S27 Ep1 | 1m 36s
Air Date: 02/22/13 | Rating: NR
Discover the life, music and influence of Sister Rosetta Tharpe
Sister Rosetta Tharpe: Didn’t it Rain (Live 1964)
S27 Ep1 | 3m 7s
Air Date: 02/22/13 | Rating: NR
'Didn't it Rain' performed live in 1964 by Sister Rosetta Tharpe.
Sister Rosetta Tharpe – Preview
S27 Ep1 | 30s
Air Date: 02/22/13 | Rating: NR
Premieres Friday, February 22, 2013 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
Philip Roth: Unmasked
S27 Ep2 | 30s
Air Date: 03/28/13 | Rating: NR
Pulitzer Prize- and National Book Award-winning novelist Philip Roth tells his story.
Mel Brooks: Make a Noise
S27 Ep3 | 1m 52s
Air Date: 05/20/13 | Rating: NR
Premieres May 20, 2013 on PBS (check local listings)
Mel Brooks: The 2000 Year Old Man Revisited
S27 Ep3 | 44s
Air Date: 05/20/13 | Rating: NR
Carl Reiner remembers how the 2000 Year Old Man all got started.
Mel Brooks: Rhinestones, Not Diamonds
S27 Ep3 | 1m 9s
Air Date: 05/20/13 | Rating: NR
Mel Brooks remembers his hard working mother.
Mel Brooks: Do You Want To Know How ‘The Critic’ Came About?
S27 Ep3 | 1m 32s
Air Date: 05/20/13 | Rating: NR
Mel Brooks remembers his Oscar winning short, "The Critic".
Mel Brooks: Walking out on Hitler
S27 Ep3 | 47s
Air Date: 05/20/13 | Rating: TV-G
Not everybody gets Mel Brooks. Don't worry, he'll take it personally.
Mel Brooks: Melon Balls Mean Money
S27 Ep3 | 1m 21s
Air Date: 05/20/13 | Rating: TV-PG
Mel Brooks remembers growing up poor and exotic fruit cocktails.
Mel Brooks: The Difference Between Comedy & Tragedy Is…
S27 Ep3 | 57s
Air Date: 05/20/13 | Rating: TV-PG
The logic here is, as long as it isn't happening to Mel Brooks, it's funny.
Mel Brooks: The Insane & The Bizarre
S27 Ep3 | 20s
Air Date: 05/20/13 | Rating: TV-G
Mel Brooks is here to find the insane and the bizarre in the commonplace.
Mel Brooks: Mel Brooks’ Debut
S27 Ep3 | 1m
Air Date: 05/20/13 | Rating: TV-PG
Mel Brooks ad-libbed his first stage appearance. The crowd loved it. The director did not.
American Master Mel Brooks on Friend and Mentor Sid Caesar
S27 Ep3 | 1m 35s
Air Date: 05/20/13 | Rating: TV-14
Mel Brooks talks about Caesar’s genius for comedy in this film excerpt.
Dick Van Patten Interview
S27 Ep3 | 2m 29s
Air Date: 06/22/15 | Rating: NR
Dick Van Patten (1928 - 2015) talks about the first time he met Mel Brooks.
Bernadette Peters Talks about Mel Brooks
S27 Ep3 | 2m 43s
Air Date: 06/22/16 | Rating: NR
Bernadette Peters talks about meeting Mel Brooks.
Mel Brooks on Gene Wilder
S27 Ep3 |
Air Date: 08/28/16 | Rating: NR
“Everything Gene did for me as a film artist was angelic and supreme.”
Women’s Sports Foundation
S27 Ep4 | 1m 4s
Air Date: 09/09/13 | Rating: NR
Ilana Kloss and Valerie Jarrett discuss Billie Jean King's Women's Sports Foundation.
The Legacy of the Original 9
S27 Ep4 | 1m 7s
Air Date: 09/09/13 | Rating: NR
Footage of the Original 9's reunion.
Interview with Chris Evert
S27 Ep4 | 8m 36s
Air Date: 09/09/13 | Rating: NR
An extended interview with Chris Evert.
Virginia Slims Tour
S27 Ep4 | 4m 38s
Air Date: 09/09/13 | Rating: NR
A look back at the Original 9's Virginia Slims Tour.
Billie Jean King: Bobby Riggs vs. Billie Jean King
S27 Ep4 | 42s
Air Date: 09/10/13 | Rating: NR
Bobby Riggs vs. Billie Jean King and The Battle of the Sexes.
Venus Williams on Women in Tennis
S27 Ep4 | 1m 14s
Air Date: 08/31/16 | Rating: NR
Venus Williams talks about the trailblazers who forged the way making her tennis career po
Teaser for Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train A Comin’
S27 Ep5 | 1m 15s
Air Date: 11/05/13 | Rating: NR
Archival performance footage and interview with Hendrix and musicians on his showmanship.
Preview of Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train A Comin’
S27 Ep5 | 2m 4s
Air Date: 11/05/13 | Rating: TV-14
Archival performance footage and interviews with Hendrix and musicians on his showmanship.
Jimi Hendrix – Preview
S27 Ep5 | 30s
Air Date: 11/05/13 | Rating: NR
Premieres Tuesday, October 5, 2013 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
Phil Ochs: There But for Fortune
S26 Ep1 | 2m 11s
Air Date: 01/22/12 | Rating: TV-14
Premiering nationally Monday, January 23 at 10 pm (check local listings)
Interview with Christopher Hitchens
S26 Ep1 | 5m 51s
Air Date: 01/22/12 | Rating: NR
American Masters presents selections from one of Hitchens' last filmed interviews
Cab Calloway: Sketches
S26 Ep2 | 30s
Air Date: 02/26/12 | Rating: TV-14
This new documentary premieres nationally Monday, February 27 (check local listings)
Interview with Kenneth Bowser
S26 Ep2 | 3m 8s
Air Date: 01/22/12 | Rating: NR
Watch an interview with Kenneth Bowser, director of Phil Ochs: But There for Fortune
Cab Calloway’s Straight Hair
S26 Ep2 | 1m 49s
Air Date: 02/26/12 | Rating: NR
Musicians and cultural historians discuss how Cab's hair played into his celebrity
Cab Calloway vs. Dizzy Gillespie
S26 Ep2 | 2m 29s
Air Date: 02/26/12 | Rating: NR
Writers and critics discuss the long-time rivalry between Cab and Dizzy
Chris Calloway Brooks Discuss His Grandfather
S26 Ep2 | 3m 42s
Air Date: 02/26/12 | Rating: TV-PG
Musician Chris Calloway Brooks discusses the music of Cab Calloway
Danny Holgate plays Gershwin
S26 Ep2 | 26s
Air Date: 02/26/12 | Rating: NR
Danny Holgate plays a section of "Ain't Necesarily So"
The Blues Brothers Band Remembers Cab Calloway
S26 Ep2 | 2m 22s
Air Date: 02/26/12 | Rating: NR
The Blues Brothers Band tells a story about meeting Cab Calloway in an elevator
Steve Brodner sketches Cab Calloway Part 1
S26 Ep3 | 2m 36s
Air Date: 02/26/12 | Rating: NR
Watch Steve Brodner create a sketch of Cab to "Everbody Eats When They Come To My House"
Steve Brodner sketches Cab Calloway Part 2
S26 Ep3 | 4m 23s
Air Date: 02/26/12 | Rating: NR
Stever Brodner creates a sketch of Cab to "Minnie The Moocher" with a surprise at the end
Margaret Mitchell: American Rebel
S26 Ep3 | 1m 31s
Air Date: 04/01/12 | Rating: TV-PG
Premieres nationally Monday, April 2 at 9 p.m. (ET) on PBS (check local listings)
Is Gone With The Wind Literature?
S26 Ep3 | 3m 40s
Air Date: 04/01/12 | Rating: NR
Scholars and devoted readers of Margaret Mitchell's classic novel have been argue
Margaret Mitchell’s Pulitzer Prize Night
S26 Ep3 | 3m 25s
Air Date: 04/01/12 | Rating: NR
Mitchell received news of the prize by phone and hid from the press
Maybelle Stephens Mitchell, Southern Suffragist
S26 Ep3 | 3m 1s
Air Date: 04/01/12 | Rating: NR
The most important person in Margaret Mitchell's life was her mother Maybelle
Pat Conroy: My Mother and Gone With The Wind
S26 Ep3 | 4m 31s
Air Date: 04/01/12 | Rating: NR
Pat Conroy tells a poignant story of listening to his mother read Gone With the Wind
The Atlanta Race Riot 1906
S26 Ep3 | 3m
Air Date: 04/01/12 | Rating: NR
Margaret Mitchell was profoundly influenced by a violent race riot
The Grand Premiere
S26 Ep3 | 4m 50s
Air Date: 04/01/12 | Rating: NR
An unprecedented crowd turned out for opening night of Gone With the Wind in Atlanta
Interview with Pamela Roberts
S26 Ep3 | 3m 36s
Air Date: 04/01/12 | Rating: NR
The director of Margaret Mitchell: American Rebel talks about her creative process
Inventing David Geffen: Sunset Blvd.
S26 Ep7 | 1m 45s
Air Date: 09/06/12 | Rating: NR
A scene from 'Inventing David Geffen'
Inventing David Geffen: Always About the Song
S26 Ep7 | 1m 42s
Air Date: 09/06/12 | Rating: NR
A scene from 'Inventing David Geffen'
Trailer: Inventing David Geffen
S26 Ep7 | 35s
Air Date: 11/20/12 | Rating: NR
Inventing David Geffen, premieres nationally on Tuesday, November 20, 2012, on PBS.
Inventing David Geffen: The Draft
S26 Ep7 | 1m 24s
Air Date: 11/20/12 | Rating: NR
David Geffen remembers the Vietnam Draft.
Inventing David Geffen: Focus Focus Focus
S26 Ep7 | 3m 48s
Air Date: 11/20/12 | Rating: NR
Inventing David Geffen, premieres nationally on Tuesday, November 20, 2012, on PBS.
Inventing David Geffen: David Geffen Doesn’t Pay Shipping
S26 Ep7 | 6m 8s
Air Date: 11/20/12 | Rating: NR
Inventing David Geffen, premieres nationally on Tuesday, November 20, 2012, on PBS.
Inventing David Geffen: David Geffen In Three Words
S26 Ep7 | 5m 45s
Air Date: 11/20/12 | Rating: NR
Inventing David Geffen, premieres nationally on Tuesday, November 20, 2012, on PBS.
Inventing David Geffen: ‘I’m in love with Cher!’
S26 Ep7 | 1m 12s
Air Date: 11/20/12 | Rating: NR
Inventing David Geffen, premieres nationally on Tuesday, November 20, 2012, on PBS.
Inventing David Geffen: Free Man In Paris
S26 Ep7 | 2m 42s
Air Date: 11/20/12 | Rating: NR
Inventing David Geffen, premieres nationally on Tuesday, November 20, on PBS
Inventing David Geffen: Mother
S26 Ep7 | 2m 9s
Air Date: 11/20/12 | Rating: NR
Inventing David Geffen, premieres nationally on Tuesday, November 20, on PBS
Trailer: Joffrey: Mavericks of American Dance
S26 Ep8 | 2m 21s
Air Date: 12/28/12 | Rating: NR
JOFFREY: MAVERICKS OF AMERICAN DANCE premieres Friday, Dec. 28, 2012 on PBS.
Joffrey: The Green Table Rehearsal (1967)
S26 Ep8 | 25m 57s
Air Date: 12/28/12 | Rating: NR
Joffrey: Mavericks of American Dance premieres Friday, December 28, 2012 on PBS
Joffrey: Film Excerpt – Astarte
S26 Ep8 | 5m 16s
Air Date: 12/28/12 | Rating: NR
Joffrey: Mavericks of American Dance premieres Friday, December 28, 2012 on PBS
Joffrey: Film Excerpt – Parade
S26 Ep8 | 4m 7s
Air Date: 12/28/12 | Rating: NR
Joffrey: Mavericks of American Dance premieres Friday, December 28, 2012 on PBS
Joffrey: Mavericks of American Dance – Preview
S26 Ep8 | 30s
Air Date: 12/28/12 | Rating: NR
Premieres Friday, December 28, 2012 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
Peabody win for ‘Eames: The Architect & the Painter’
2m 40s
Air Date: 06/22/12 | Rating: NR
American Masters wins a Peabody for 'Charles & Ray Eames: The Architect & the Painter.'
Preview Excerpt from “Jeff Bridges: The Dude Abides”
S25 Ep1 | 3m 15s
Air Date: 01/11/11 | Rating: NR
The 90-minute film airs nationally Wednesday, January 12 at 8 p.m. (check local listings)
Interview: Jeff Bridges “The Dude Abides”
S25 Ep1 | 2m 15s
Air Date: 01/11/11 | Rating: NR
How much of "The Dude" is still in Jeff Bridges?
Jeff Bridges Answers a Question From Facebook
S25 Ep1 | 41s
Air Date: 01/11/11 | Rating: NR
Web Exclusive Video: Jeff Bridges answers questions from PBS's Facebook fans.
Jeff Bridges: The Dude Abides – Outtakes: Flip Camera
S25 Ep1 | 1m 42s
Air Date: 01/11/11 | Rating: NR
The cut scene from CRAZY HEART
Jeff Bridges: The Dude Abides – Outtakes: Jeff Walks…
S25 Ep1 | 52s
Air Date: 01/11/11 | Rating: NR
Jeff Bridges walking through the maze
Jeff Bridges: The Dude Abides – Outtakes: The Many Sound…
S25 Ep1 | 1m 6s
Air Date: 01/11/11 | Rating: NR
"Sounds" of Jeff Bridges
Jeff Bridges: The Dude Abides – Outtakes: With John Goodwin
S25 Ep1 | 4m 15s
Air Date: 01/11/11 | Rating: NR
Jeff Bridges with childhood friend John Goodwin
Jeff Bridges: The Dude Abides – Outtakes: Jeff Painting
S25 Ep1 | 1m 31s
Air Date: 01/12/11 | Rating: NR
Jeff Bridges paints on plexiglass
Jeff Bridges: The Dude Abides – Outtakes: Art Balls
S25 Ep1 | 6m 30s
Air Date: 01/11/11 | Rating: NR
Working with Hal Ashby
Jeff Bridges: The Dude Abides – Outtakes: Little League
S25 Ep1 | 1m 53s
Air Date: 01/11/11 | Rating: NR
Jeff Bridges and the Little League
Troubadours: Carole King / James Taylor & The Rise of the…
S25 Ep2 | 2m 48s
Air Date: 03/01/11 | Rating: NR
Preview of Troubadours: Carole King/James Taylor & The Rise of the Singer-Songwriter
Steve Martin on the Trains of Santa Monica
S25 Ep2 | 1m 3s
Air Date: 03/01/11 | Rating: NR
Martin recalls how this historic railroad line worked into his act at the Troubadour
Kris Kristofferson and Country Music at the Troubadour
S25 Ep2 | 2m 40s
Air Date: 03/01/11 | Rating: NR
Artists reflect on how the Troubadour launched careers in both country and rock
Linda Ronstadt and Women in Country Rock
S25 Ep2 | 1m 13s
Air Date: 03/01/11 | Rating: NR
Bonnie Raitt and other artists discuss the rise of women in country rock at the Troubadour
Interview with filmmaker Morgan Neville
S25 Ep2 | 3m 13s
Air Date: 03/01/11 | Rating: NR
Learn about Troubadours: Carole King / James Taylor & The Rise of the Singer-Songwriter
Life at the Troubadour
S25 Ep2 | 7m
Air Date: 03/01/11 | Rating: NR
Musicians and former staff recall the energy and community that surrounded the club
Troubadours – Preview
S25 Ep2 | 30s
Air Date: 12/30/11 | Rating: NR
Airs Friday, December 30, 2011 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
John Muir in the New World
S25 Ep3 | 2m 53s
Air Date: 04/18/11 | Rating: NR
Explore the life and legacy of America's first environmentalist and Sierra Club's founder
Interview with John Muir Filmmaker Catherine Tatge
S25 Ep3 | 5m 43s
Air Date: 04/17/11 | Rating: NR
Catherine Tatge, creator of John Muir in the New World, discusses the filmmaking process
John Muir Outtakes: The Alaskan Expedition
S25 Ep3 | 4m 8s
Air Date: 04/17/11 | Rating: TV-G
Hear stories from one of John Muir's expeditions in Alaska in these outtakes from the film
James Levine Conducts Simon Boccanegra
S25 Ep4 | 5m 19s
Air Date: 05/31/11 | Rating: TV-G
View a dress rehearsal with Placido Domingo in a clip from James Levine: America's Maestro
Layla Claire Rehearses with James Levine
S25 Ep4 | 2m 33s
Air Date: 05/31/11 | Rating: TV-G
Watch a young artist rehearse with Levine in a clip from James Levine: America's Maestro.
James Levine Conducts Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5
S25 Ep4 | 3m 55s
Air Date: 05/31/11 | Rating: TV-G
Levine conducts the the Met Opera Orchestra's first rehearsal in Carnegie Hall
James Levine: America’s Maestro – Preview
S25 Ep4 | 30s
Air Date: 06/01/11 | Rating: NR
Airs Wednesday, June 1, 2011, 8:00-9:00 p.m. ET/PT
James Levine Conducts The Bartered Bride
S25 Ep4 | 4m 52s
Air Date: 05/31/11 | Rating: TV-G
See the Lindemann Young Artists program in an outtake from James Levine: America's Maestro
James Levine Instructs Ed Parks on his Figaro
S25 Ep4 | 4m 25s
Air Date: 05/31/11 | Rating: TV-G
Watch Levine conduct a class with Ed Parks from the Lindemann Young Artists program
Levine on Conducting
S25 Ep4 | 1m 41s
Air Date: 05/31/11 | Rating: TV-G
In this clip, James Levine explains his unique approach to conducting the orchestra
Levine on his Childhood
S25 Ep4 | 2m 35s
Air Date: 05/31/11 | Rating: NR
In this clip, James Levine recalls his childhood and how it shaped him as a musician
Pearl Jam Twenty
S25 Ep5 | 3m
Air Date: 10/20/11 | Rating: NR
Cameron Crowe's intimate new film creates a definitive portrait of the seminal band
Bill T. Jones: A Good Man
S25 Ep6 | 2m 55s
Air Date: 11/10/11 | Rating: NR
Follow the intense creative journey of celebrated director/choreographer Bill T. Jones
Interview with Bill T. Jones
S25 Ep6 | 1m 30s
Air Date: 11/10/11 | Rating: TV-PG
Bill T. Jones discusses his perspective on on being documented for A Good Man
Blowing in the Wind
S25 Ep6 | 55s
Air Date: 11/10/11 | Rating: NR
In this outtake from Bill T. Jones: A Good Man, the crew deals with an outdoor venue
Collaborations in the Dance Company
S25 Ep6 | 3m 20s
Air Date: 11/10/11 | Rating: NR
Creative Director Bjorn Amelan explains the Company's collaborative process
Creating the Costumes
S25 Ep6 | 2m 4s
Air Date: 11/10/11 | Rating: NR
In this outtake from Bill T. Jones: A Good Man, the costume designer prepares wardrobe
Problems with Columns
S25 Ep6 | 1m 6s
Air Date: 11/10/11 | Rating: NR
In this outtake from Bill T. Jones: A Good Man, the crew experiences an unexpected problem
Bill T. Jones: Interview with the Filmmakers
S25 Ep6 | 10m 42s
Air Date: 11/10/11 | Rating: NR
Co-directors Bob Hercules and Gordon Quinn discuss making the documentary
Bill T. Jones: The Cutting Room Floor
S25 Ep6 | 5m 54s
Air Date: 11/10/11 | Rating: NR
Watch how the directors of Bill T. Jones: A Good Man chose which scenes to include
Jamyl’s Jump
S25 Ep6 | 2m 29s
Air Date: 11/10/11 | Rating: NR
In an outtake from Bill T. Jones: A Good Man, an actor adapts to a dance setting
Woody Allen: A Documentary
S25 Ep7 | 2m 19s
Air Date: 11/19/11 | Rating: NR
Robert Weide's two-part documentary features unprecedented access
Charles & Ray Eames: The Architect and the Painter
S25 Ep9 | 2m 17s
Air Date: 12/18/11 | Rating: TV-G
Premieres nationally Monday, December 19 from 10-11:30 p.m. on PBS (check local listings)
Eames Outtakes: Charles’ Uniform
S25 Ep9 | 1m 9s
Air Date: 12/18/11 | Rating: TV-G
Find out about Charles Eames' self styled uniform
Eames Outtakes: Cranbrook
S25 Ep9 | 1m 3s
Air Date: 12/18/11 | Rating: TV-G
Discover how The Cranbrook Academy's approach to learning influenced Charles and Ray Eames
Eames Outtakes: Having Fun
S25 Ep9 | 2m 39s
Air Date: 12/18/11 | Rating: TV-G
Ray Eames struggles to describe activities that give her more joy than their projects
Eames Outtakes: L.A. Unrestrained
S25 Ep9 | 3m 8s
Air Date: 12/18/11 | Rating: TV-G
In archival footage, watch Charles Eames describe the aesthetic of Los Angeles
Eames Outtakes: Pilgrimage
S25 Ep9 | 1m 41s
Air Date: 12/18/11 | Rating: TV-G
See how the Eames House has become an icon of California cool
Eames Outtakes: Ray Driving
S25 Ep9 | 1m 52s
Air Date: 12/18/11 | Rating: TV-G
Ray Eames' love of beauty inadvertantly made her a terrifying driver
Eames Outtakes: Scripts
S25 Ep9 | 2m 51s
Air Date: 12/18/11 | Rating: TV-G
Art historian Judith Wechsler describes what Charles Eames taught her about filmmaking
Interview with Jason Cohn and Bill Jersey
S25 Ep9 | 5m 51s
Air Date: 12/18/11 | Rating: NR
See an interview with the directors of Charles & Ray Eames: The Architect and the Painter
I.M. Pei Creating The Suzhou Museum Garden
S24 Ep2 | 6m 15s
Air Date: 03/30/10 | Rating: TV-G
Watch Pei problem-solve to create a modern garden with traditional Chinese sensibilities
I.M. Pei Discusses The Hong Kong Bank of China Building
S24 Ep2 | 2m 49s
Air Date: 03/30/10 | Rating: TV-G
Pei discusses the challenges he faced building a late modernist building in China
I.M. Pei Discusses The Louvre Pyramid
S24 Ep2 | 2m 15s
Air Date: 03/30/10 | Rating: TV-G
Pei explains the factors involved when introducing modern design to a classic institution
I.M. Pei: Building Interview
S24 Ep2 | 30s
Air Date: 02/01/10
I.M. Pei was invited to design a museum to house the antiquities of his native Suzhou.
John Densmore
S24 Ep3 | 2m 18s
Air Date: 04/27/10 | Rating: NR
The band's drummer talks about When You're Strange, a film about The Doors
Robby Krieger
S24 Ep3 | 2m 48s
Air Date: 04/27/10 | Rating: NR
(Content Advisory: Drug references) The Doors key songwriter and guitarist discusses song.
The Doors ~ About The Film
S24 Ep3 | 30s
Air Date: 05/09/10
Drummer John Densmore, guitarist Robby Krieger, keyboardist Ray Manzarek and Jim Morrison.
Merle Haggard: Learning to Live with Myself – Preview
S24 Ep4 | 30s
Air Date: 07/21/10 | Rating: TV-PG
Premiering July 21, 2010, American Masters pays tribute to a country music patriarch
Filmmaker of Merle Haggard: Learning to Live With Myself
S24 Ep4 | 4m 49s
Air Date: 07/21/10 | Rating: NR
Gandulf Hennig explains his film making process and shares anecdotes.
Deleted Scenes and Extras from
S24 Ep4 | 19m 17s
Air Date: 07/21/10 | Rating: NR
Watch footage from the cutting room floor for Merle Haggard: Learning to Live With Myself
Cachao: Uno Mas – Preview
S24 Ep5 | 31s
Air Date: 09/20/10 | Rating: NR
Celebrates the Father of Mambo, Israel "Cachao" Lopez
Memories of Cachao
S24 Ep5 | 9m 59s
Air Date: 09/20/10 | Rating: NR
Gloria Estefen, Andy Garcia, and John Santos tell their favorite stories about Cachao
A Letter To Elia – Preview
S24 Ep6 | 20s
Air Date: 10/03/10 | Rating: NR
Scorsese's portrait of Elia Kazan premieres Monday, October 4, 2010 at 9 p.m. (ET)
A Letter to Elia – Preview
S24 Ep6 | 30s
Air Date: 09/16/11 | Rating: NR
Airs Friday, July 12, 2013 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
Elton John describes John Lennon’s final performance
S24 Ep7 | 1m 40s
Air Date: 10/09/20
Elton John speaks about a performance he gave with John Lennon at Madison Square Garden.
LENNONYC – Promo
S24 Ep7 | 36s
Air Date: 10/09/20 | Rating: NR
An intimate look at the time Lennon, Yoko Ono and their son, Sean, spent living in NYC.
Genius Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould Preview
S24 Ep8 | 34s
Air Date: 12/26/10 | Rating: TV-PG
The film exploring the man and the message of his music airs Monday, December 27, 2010.
Kevin Bazzana and the Notes of Glenn Gould
S24 Ep8 | 2m 42s
Air Date: 12/26/10 | Rating: NR
Music historian Kevin Bazzana discusses Gould's depth of character
Lorne Tulk & Glenn Gould’s Chair
S24 Ep8 | 2m 52s
Air Date: 12/26/10 | Rating: NR
Hear a story about Glenn Gould's attachment to the chairs he sat in while recording
Ray Roberts & Mementos of Glenn Gould
S24 Ep8 | 3m 36s
Air Date: 12/26/10 | Rating: NR
One of Gould's oldest friends shares stories and photographs about the musical genius
GLASS: A Portrait of Philip in Twelve Parts
S23 Ep2 | 30s
Air Date: 04/08/09
Unprecedented access to Philip Glass' working process.
Hollywood Chinese ~ Introduction
S23 Ep3 | 32s
Air Date: 05/27/09
From the sexed-up Suzie Wong to the kung fu fighting Bruce Lee; Chinese through Hollywood.
Outtakes, Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind ‘Little Women’
S23 Ep8 | 13m 58s
Air Date: 11/03/09 | Rating: NR
Louisa May Alcott's reputation as a spinster masked a literary double life.
Pete Seeger: The Power of Song – Preview
S22 Ep1 | 30s
Air Date: 08/26/11 | Rating: NR
Airs Friday, August 26, 2011 at 9:30 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
Interview with the Filmmaker: Sam Pollard
S22 Ep3 | 5m 13s
Air Date: 05/07/08
Sam Pollard discusses why he wanted to share Marvin Gaye's story.
Scene from The Brothers Warner
S22 Ep4 |
Air Date: 01/11/09 | Rating: NR
Harry Warners granddaughter talks to people on Hollywood Boulevard.
Cass Warner on the Streets!
S22 Ep4 | 6m 8s
Air Date: 09/09/08
Bonus interviews from YOU MUST REMEMBER THIS: THE WARNER BROTHERS STORY.
José Clemente Orozco: Man of Fire
S21 Ep7 | 40s
Air Date: 10/07/23
Mexican muralist José Clemente Orozco led a life filled with drama, adversity & triumph.
The spark that ignited Orozco’s interest in art making
S21 Ep7 | 1m 25s
Air Date: 10/07/23
A young José Clemente Orozco was influenced by artist José Guadalupe Posada.
Orozco’s paintings were destroyed by U.S. customs agents
S21 Ep7 | 1m 19s
Air Date: 10/07/23
José Clemente Orozco left Mexico to seek artistic freedom in the United States.
The history behind one of Orozco’s most iconic paintings
S21 Ep7 | 1m 50s
Air Date: 10/07/23
“Hidalgo and National Independence" showcases Orozco's artistic intensity.
Carol Burnett: A Woman of Character Preview
S21 Ep9 | 30s
Air Date: 04/08/13 | Rating: NR
Salute the entertainer who was a one-woman army of comedic characters: Carol Burnett.
Woody Guthrie: Ain’t Got No Home – Preview
S20 Ep3 | 30s
Air Date: 07/11/06 | Rating: NR
Hear the story of Guthrie’s creative energy, personal imperfections and family tragedy.
The “Black Sitting” session with Marilyn Monroe
S20 Ep4 | 1m 16s
Air Date: 07/20/12 | Rating: NR
How Milton Greene photographed Marilyn Monroe (voiced by Greene's first wife, Amy Greene).
The influence Marilyn Monroe had on many generations
S20 Ep4 | 1m 3s
Air Date: 07/20/12 | Rating: NR
Sam Shaw's name isn't well known, but his photographs of Marilyn Monroe are.
Marilyn Monroe’s most iconic photograph in blowing dress
S20 Ep4 | 2m 1s
Air Date: 07/20/12 | Rating: NR
George Zimbel's photographs: Joe Dimaggio walking out on Marilyn Monroe.
Marilyn Monroe’s identity according to Norman Mailer
S20 Ep4 | 27s
Air Date: 07/20/12 | Rating: NR
Norman Mailer, author of 'Marilyn: A Biography,' reads an excerpt on identity.
Marilyn Monroe’s relationship with Arthur Miller
S20 Ep4 | 44s
Air Date: 07/20/12 | Rating: NR
Marilyn Monroe's relationship with playwright Arthur Miller in photos.
Marilyn Monroe’s nude photograph by Leif-Erik Nygards
S20 Ep4 | 1m 20s
Air Date: 07/20/12 | Rating: NR
Leif-Erik Nygards' one photograph of Marilyn Monroe.
The many images of Marilyn Monroe’s “Ballerina” session
S20 Ep4 | 2m 5s
Air Date: 07/20/12 | Rating: NR
A silent short of Marilyn Monroe's 'Ballerina' outtakes. (Photos by Milton Greene.)
The silent process of developing a photo of Marilyn Monroe
S20 Ep4 | 53s
Air Date: 07/20/12 | Rating: NR
A silent short, developing a Marilyn Monroe photograph. (Photo by Roy Schatt.)
Why Marilyn Monroe was “made for a camera”
S20 Ep4 | 1m 4s
Air Date: 07/20/12 | Rating: NR
Marilyn Monroe still surrounds us: store windows, building sides, restaurants, art.
Marilyn Monroe: Still Life – Preview
S20 Ep4 | 30s
Air Date: 07/18/06 | Rating: NR
Airs Thursday, August 9, 2012 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
Bob Dylan: No Direction Home
S19 Ep7 | 35s
Air Date: 09/27/05
Explore musician Bob Dylan's evolution from folk troubadour to iconic rock star.
Judy Garland: By Myself – Preview
S18 Ep4 | 30s
Air Date: 02/25/04 | Rating: NR
Watch as Judy Garland gets center stage all to herself.
Alice Waters shares her Inspiring Woman: Michelle Obama
S17 Ep4 | 29s
Air Date: 05/19/17
Alice Waters shares her Inspiring Woman: Michelle Obama.
Clark Terry on Touring the South with All-Black Band
S16 Ep4 | 1m 17s
Air Date: 02/24/15 | Rating: NR
Trumpeter Clark Terry (1920 - 2015) describes the difficulties of touring the South.
Clark Terry on Count Basie’s Space and Time in Jazz
S16 Ep4 | 3m 25s
Air Date: 02/24/15 | Rating: NR
Clark Terry talks about Count Basie's sense of space and time.
Nina Bernstein and June Norton on Ella Fitzgerald
S14 Ep3 | 47s
Air Date: 09/15/16 | Rating: NR
Filmmaker Charlotte Zwerin interviews Nina Bernstein and June Norton
Rock and Roll Heart: Lou Reed
S12 Ep4 | 30s
Air Date: 04/28/98 | Rating: NR
Rock and Roll Heart: Lou Reed premiered in 1998 on American Masters.
Patti Smith on the Scene
S12 Ep4 | 1m 40s
Air Date: 08/17/16 | Rating: NR
Patti Smith talks about her dream of a label-free future.
James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket
S4 Ep4 | 1m 57s
Air Date: 08/23/13 | Rating: NR
An encore of James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket (original broadcast August 14, 1989)
James Baldwin: Civil Rights Highlights
S4 Ep4 | 3m 23s
Air Date: 08/22/13 | Rating: NR
Features highlights of Baldwin's deep involvement in the Civil Rights Movement.
James Baldwin: Writer, Teacher, Preacher
S4 Ep4 | 54s
Air Date: 08/22/13 | Rating: NR
Words were Baldwin's greatest gift to America and to people of all races.
How Charlie “YardBird” Parker got his nickname
S4 Ep5 | 1m 51s
Air Date: 08/17/89
The story of how Charlie Parker's nickname "Yardbird" came to be.
The time Charlie Parker rode a horse down 52nd Street
S4 Ep5 | 56s
Air Date: 08/17/89
Charlie Parker's former partner Chan recalls the time he rode a horse down her street.
This TV ad shows how bebop wasn’t taken seriously
S4 Ep5 | 1m
Air Date: 08/17/89
Bebop changed American music but wasn't taken seriously for much of Charlie Parker's life.
50 Years of Aretha Franklin’s “Respect”
S3 Ep4 | 2m 26s
Air Date: 04/28/17
Celebrating 50 years of Aretha Franklin's "Respect."
In Their Own Words Trailer
2m 27s
Air Date: 06/22/16 | Rating: NR
Trailer for In Their Own Words, the American Masters digital archive project.
Gloria Steinem on Marilyn Monroe
2m 39s
Air Date: 06/22/16 | Rating: NR
Gloria Steinem remembers Marilyn Monroe.
Dar Williams on Joan Baez
1m 31s
Air Date: 09/28/16 | Rating: NR
Dar Williams recalls a conversation with Joan Baez about the Vietnam War.
Gloria Naylor on the American Dream
1m 9s
Air Date: 10/12/16 | Rating: NR
We remember novelist Gloria Naylor, who died September 28, 2016, at the age of 66.
American Masters Launches “Inspiring Woman”
30s
Air Date: 01/15/17 | Rating: NR
Join us in celebrating the powerful, creative and innovative women in our lives.
The Inspiring Woman behind Lackawanna Blues’ Nanny
41s
Air Date: 02/21/17 | Rating: NR
Ruben Santiago-Hudson took a moment to share a story for #InspiringWomanPBS
Learn how Rosanne Cash’s grandmother inspired her
1m 18s
Air Date: 03/04/17 | Rating: NR
Rosanne Cash shares how her grandmothers endurance and optimism inspires her to this day.
Remembering Don Rickles: Riffs
1m 18s
Air Date: 04/25/05 | Rating: NR
The legendary insult comic pokes fun at close friend Bob Newhart.
Remembering Jerry Lewis
1m 59s
Air Date: 08/21/17
Jerry Lewis discusses how his father influenced his career.
Remembering Jerry Lewis
1m 59s
Air Date: 08/28/17
Jerry Lewis discusses what his father, an vaudeville entertainer, taught him.
Dick Gregory and Jack Paar’s Couch
3m 25s
Air Date: 09/14/17
Dick Gregory was the first Black comedian on “The Tonight Show with Jack Paar."
Inspiring Woman | Your Stories: Josephine Rubio Flores
30s
Air Date: 08/15/17
Because of [my grandmother's] constant encouragement, we have lived the American dream.
Inspiring Woman | Your Stories: Ngun Moy Hum
30s
Air Date: 08/15/17
She was afraid of no man, and she roared wherever she went.
Remembering Hugh Hefner
2m 3s
Air Date: 09/28/17
Hugh Hefner describes his final resting place – right next to Marilyn Monroe.
Dick Gregory and the Chicago Playboy Club
7m 29s
Air Date: 09/14/17
The late Dick Gregory recalls when he was booked at the Chicago Playboy Club.
Inspiring Woman Web Series: Trailer
1m 27s
Air Date: 11/08/17
Six innovators explain how they’re changing their respective industries.
Tracy Clayton, BuzzFeed Podcast Host: Another Round
6m 30s
Air Date: 11/08/17
Tracy Clayton is co-host of BuzzFeed’s award-winning podcast Another Round.
Inspiring Woman Premiere Event & Panel Discussion
36m 10s
Air Date: 11/08/17
Watch a panel discussion with three women featured in "Inspiring Woman."
Angie Mar, Owner & Head Chef: The Beatrice Inn
5m 26s
Air Date: 11/29/17
Angie Mar talks about her work as owner and executive chef at The Beatrice Inn.
Carmen de Lavallade shares why we need the arts
1m 13s
Air Date: 12/01/17
Carmen de Lavallade speaks on the importance of protecting the arts.
Learn about the women who inspired Denis O’Hare growing up
2m 18s
Air Date: 12/01/17
Growing up, Denis O'Hare was surrounded and inspired by musicians.
Carmen de Lavallade’s Inspiring Women
6m 11s
Air Date: 12/01/17
Carmen de Lavallade tells the story of her cousin, ballet dancer Janet Collins.
Sara Chipps, JavaScript Developer: CEO of Jewelbots
6m 9s
Air Date: 12/13/17
Sara Chipps developed technology-enabled jewelry to bring more girls into STEM fields.
Inspiring Woman: Political Strategist Ana Navarro
1m
Air Date: 12/08/17
Learn about the woman who pushed Ana Navarro to be the person she is today.
Molly Soda, Digital Performance Artist
5m 36s
Air Date: 12/20/17
Digital artist Molly Soda explores boundaries of reality, performance and physical space.
Rakia Reynolds, Founder & CEO: Skai Blue Media
5m 4s
Air Date: 01/03/18
Rakia Reynolds talks about breaking through as an entrepreneur and embracing her identity.
Tatyana Fazlalizadeh, Visual Artist
5m 55s
Air Date: 01/17/18
The creator of "Stop Telling Women to Smile" shares the source of her inspiration.
How Latine People are Excluded in the Media
48s
Air Date: 10/05/21
How Latine People are Excluded in the Media
The Importance of Better Latine Representation
37s
Air Date: 10/05/21
The Importance of Better Latine Representation
Brooke Pepion Swaney on working with actress Lily Gladstone
3m 50s
Air Date: 03/14/23
Director Brooke Pepion Swaney on working with Lily Gladstone before her rise to stardom.
Against All Odds: Meet the Woman Behind American Masters
5m 29s
Air Date: 03/09/18
Susan Lacy, creator of American Masters, reflects on the beginnings of the series.
Artists Flight Series Promo
30s
Air Date: 08/31/18
American Masters Presents an “Artists Flight” Fridays.
Artists Flight On-Air Promo
20s
Air Date: 08/31/18
THIRTEEN’s American Masters Presents an “Artists Flight” Fridays.
Remembering Stan Lee
7m 17s
Air Date: 11/13/18
Stan Lee and others discuss Lee’s influential work at Marvel Comics.
2019 Emmy Award Nominees Reel
30s
Air Date: 08/05/19
American Masters Receives 75th Emmy Award Nomination
Toni Morrison In Memoriam
26m 44s
Air Date: 08/06/19
American Masters mourns the loss of the Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison.
Stream never-before-seen interviews from our 34-year archive
54s
Air Date: 12/21/20
Extended interviews with Maya Angelou, Patti Smith, Mel Brooks, Carol Burnett and more.
American Masters 2022 sneak peek
31s
Air Date: 05/16/22
Discover insightful profiles of important figures in America's artistic and cultural life.
In The Making: Season 2
1m 18s
Air Date: 03/14/23
7 cultural icons on their journeys to becoming masters of their artistic disciplines.
Thought Leaders: A series on innovative American thinkers
38s
Air Date: 08/16/23
A series of documentaries spotlighting key figures in American politics, law and music.
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