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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.

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.

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