American Masters
Date de parution : 23 juin 1986
| Saison 1 - épisode 1 | Private Conversations: On the Set of 'Death of a Salesman' A behind-the-scenes look at the filming of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman for television. | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 2 | Philip Johnson, Self Portrait One of America's best-known architects is profiled, with emphasis on his early career and his later movement away from minimalism. | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 3 | Katherine Anne Porter: The Eye of Memory A biography of the well-known social critic and author Katherine Anne Porter. | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 4 | The Unknown Chaplin (1) An in-depth treatment of the life and sensibilities of the innovative silent film superstar Charlie Chaplin. | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 5 | The Unknown Chaplin (2) An in-depth treatment of the life and sensibilities of the innovative silent film superstar Charlie Chaplin. | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 6 | The Unknown Chaplin (3) An in-depth treatment of the life and sensibilities of the innovative silent film superstar Charlie Chaplin. | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 7 | Billie Holiday: The Long Night of Lady Day A biography of Billie Holiday, one of America's most unique and emotional jazz singers and the tragic end of her life at an early age. | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 8 | James Levine: A Life in Music The musical career of the long-time conductor of New York City's Metropolitan Opera as reflected by following his normal working day on camera. | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 9 | Aaron Copland: A Self Portrait One of America's signature classical composers and the unique elements he incorporated into his pieces. | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 10 | Thomas Eakins: A Motion Portrait The strikingly realistic and unsentimental paintings of the noted artist from Philadelphia. | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 11 | Georgia O'Keeffe A profile of the noted American artist originally produced to celebrate her 90th birthday. | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 12 | Eugene O'Neill: A Glory of Ghosts An examination of the life and work of the intellectually serious and talented playwright and his impact on the world of theater. | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 1 | Isaac in America: A Journey with Isaac Bashevis Singer A profile of the literary work of Isaac Bashevis Singer and his influence on preserving Jewish culture and the Yiddish language. | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 2 | Directed by William Wyler A retrospective on the rich legacy of cinema directed by Wyler with clips and commentary. | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 3 | Rubinstein Remembered A trip through the life and works of the piano virtuoso Arthur Rubinstein conducted by his son John. | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 4 | Nik and Murray A story of two talented personalities, Alwin Nikolais and Murray Louis, and their collaborations in the world of dance. | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 5 | George Gershwin Remembered The music of the unique American master composer (as well as his brother Ira) with insights from his collaborators and friends. | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 6 | Maurice Sendak: Mon Cher Papa An installment that shows the author and illustrator at work staging a production of a Mozart opera. | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 7 | The Negro Ensemble Company An ode to the work of the African American theater group founded in the late 60s and its impact on the performing arts. | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 8 | Unanswered Prayers: The Life and Times of Truman Capote The evolution of the novelist and his impact on other artists and American culture. | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 9 | The Ten-Year Lunch: The Wit and Legend of the Algonquin Round Table A history of the famed social gathering of leaders, intellectuals, writers, and artists. | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 10 | Buster Keaton: Hard Act to Follow The story of the silent-era star who brought brilliance and originality to physical comedy. | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 1 | Lillian Gish: The Actor's Life for Me The famed career of the silent movie actress and an examination of the role of women in film during that era of American cinema. | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 2 | A Duke Named Ellington Detailed biography of the renowned jazz performer/conductor Duke Ellington and his band, including his easy-going grace and sophistication. | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 3 | Andre Kertesz of the Cities A retrospective of the urban photography of Andre Kertesz, told by tracking him in the final years before his death. | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 4 | Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul Franklin's life - from gospel to Grammy Awards. | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 5 | Rivera in America The murals and politics of the famed Mexican artist Diego Rivera. | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 6 | Saint-Gaudens: Masque of the Golden Bowl A dramatic recreation of the work and career of a renowned sculptor, Augustus Saint-Gaudens | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 7 | Neil Simon: Not Just for Laughs The whimsical work of the beloved playwright. | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 8 | Broadway's Dreamers: The Legacy of Group Theater The story of "method" acting. | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 1 | Harold Clurman: A Life of Theatre The life of the renowned Broadway director and arts critic, as well as co-founder of New York's Group Theatre. | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 2 | Stella Adler: Awake and Dream! A retrospective on the career of one of America's finest teachers of acting technique. | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 3 | Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong The evolution and extraordinary musical creations of the nation's best-known jazz musician. | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 4 | James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket The noted author, his battles against racism, and its expression in his books. | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 5 | Celebrating Bird: The Triumph of Charlie Parker A biographical documentary on the short-lived career of brilliant jazz musician Charlie Parker. Features his only television appearance and rare... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 6 | Jasper Johns: Ideas in Paint The mind of a famed neo-abstractionist painter as it expresses itself on canvas. | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 7 | Mort Sahl: The Loyal Opposition The biting comedic satire of Mort Sahl and his rise to prominence in the 1960s. | |
 | Saison 4 - épisode 8 | W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult The work of the provacative photographer for Life magazine. |
| Saison 4 - épisode 9 | Harold Lloyd: The Third Genius Profile of the comedy standout from the silent era who is often mentioned third behind Chaplin and Keaton. | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 10 | Milos Forman: Portrait The movies of the Academy Award-winning motion picture maker. | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 1 | Preston Sturges: The Rise and Fall of an American Dreamer The life of the famous director and scriptwriter, from his writings for the stage to his Hollywood acclaim. | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 2 | John Cassavetes A documentary that follows the varied career of the noted film director. | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 3 | Martin Scorsese Directs Interviews and film clips document the hard-hitting film work of Scorsese. | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 4 | You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story The career of Porter as seen through filmed versions of his work and commentary from performance stars. | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 5 | Edward R. Murrow: This Reporter The fascinating life of the model for the "hard-boiled" radio and television journalist. | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 6 | John Hammond: From Bessie Smith to Bruce Springsteen A documentary on the 50 year career of a legendary producer of recording artists and musicians. | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 7 | Sanford Meisner: The Theater's Best Kept Secret The work of an acting coach and instructor who had a profound impact on the American stage. | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 8 | John Cage: I Have Nothing to Say and I'm Saying It The outrageously odd and original compositions of an avant-garde musician. | |
| Saison 6 - épisode 1 | Helen Hayes: First Lady of the American Theatre A chronicle of the extraordinary actress and those who were influenced by her universally-respected work. | |
| Saison 6 - épisode 2 | Miracle on 44th Street: A Portrait of the Actor's Studio Inside the workings of the mecca of "method acting" techniques. | |
| Saison 6 - épisode 3 | A. Einstein: How I See the World The life of the creative and imaginative physicist and his thoughts and writings after coming to the United States. | |
| Saison 6 - épisode 4 | Sarah Vaughan: The Divine One A look at the soulful interpretations of the remarkable singer, mostly through filmed performances. | |
| Saison 6 - épisode 5 | Frederic Remington: The Truth of Other Days The artistic career of a painter and sculptor who defined western art and influenced America's ideas of the west. | |
| Saison 6 - épisode 6 | Menuhin: A Family Portrait The story of an American violin virtuoso, Yehudi Menuhin. | |
| Saison 6 - épisode 7 | Robert Motherwell and the New York School A biography of the artist Motherwell and the growth of abstract expressionism in New York City. | |
| Saison 6 - épisode 8 | Ray Charles: The Genius of Soul The obstacles overcome in the magnificent career of the famed musician. | |
| Saison 6 - épisode 9 | Waldo Salt: A Screenwriter's Journey Documentary on the writer who made his way back from the entertainment industry "blacklist" and became an acclaimed success. | |
| Saison 7 - épisode 1 | Paul Simon: Born at the Right Time The career and collaborations of Simon's 30 years in the music business. | |
| Saison 7 - épisode 2 | George Lucas: Heroes, Myths & Magic An examination of the thinking and techniques used by one of America's most-celebrated movie makers. | |
| Saison 7 - épisode 3 | D.W. Griffith: Father of Film A look at the innovator of primary motion picture techniques that are still important today and the controversy surrounding his beliefs. | |
| Saison 8 - épisode 1 | Benny Goodman: Adventures in the Kingdom of Swing The life of the clarinetist and band leader known as the "King of Swing." | |
| Saison 8 - épisode 2 | Martha Graham: The Dancer Revealed A documentary of the masterful American dancer. | |
| Saison 9 - épisode 1 | Rediscovering Will Rogers The life of the famed commentator on the American condition and his style of humor. | |
| Saison 9 - épisode 2 | Tennessee Williams: Orpheus of the American Stage The plays of a master of portraying human relations and the shades of love and hate. | |
| Saison 9 - épisode 3 | Placido Domingo: A Musical Life The rise of one of the world's most powerful and accomplished tenors and his great performances. | |
| Saison 9 - épisode 4 | Edgar Allan Poe: Terror of the Soul An examination of the author's life and a look at the specifics of some of his written works. | |
| Saison 10 - épisode 1 | Rod Serling: Submitted for Your Approval A documentary on the man who pioneered the use of early television for dramatic storytelling. | |
| Saison 10 - épisode 2 | William Styron: The Way of the Writer A retrospective on the author's writings including commentary from his professional associates. | |
| Saison 10 - épisode 3 | Richard Avedon: Darkness and Light The notable images of one of the nation's most famous fashion photographers. | |
| Saison 10 - épisode 4 | Buckminster Fuller: Thinking Out Loud An examination of the visionary and thinker and his most famous ideas. | |
| Saison 10 - épisode 5 | Nichols and May: Take Two A chronicle of the 1950s comedy team and the short-lived but memorable career of the duo. | |
| Saison 11 - épisode 1 | Lena Horne: In Her Own Voice A biography of the famed singer including her first big breaks in show business. | |
| Saison 11 - épisode 2 | Danny Kaye: A Legacy of Laughter A portrait of a masterful and versatile member of the entertainment industry for decades. | |
| Saison 11 - épisode 3 | Man Ray: Prophet of the Avant-Garde Biography of a multi-media artist and his ground-breaking works of artistic expression. | |
| Saison 11 - épisode 4 | Jack Paar: As I Was Saying A feature on the career of the famed television host and how he entered and left the TV industry. | |
| Saison 11 - épisode 5 | Isamu Noguchi: Stones and Paper The free-flowing design and sculpture of a man influenced by Asian sensibilities. | |
| Saison 12 - épisode 1 | The Life and Times of Allen Ginsberg The poetry of the noted "beat generation" poet and the post World War II lifestyle and values reflected within his works. | |
| Saison 12 - épisode 2 | Vaudeville The origins and growth of a unique form of live entertainment in the 20th century. | |
| Saison 12 - épisode 3 | Billy Wilder: the Human Comedy A profile of writer-director Billy Wilder. | |
| Saison 12 - épisode 4 | Lou Reed: Rock and Roll Heart Profile of one of the major leaders of new directions in rock music. | |
| Saison 12 - épisode 5 | Don Hewitt: 90 Minutes on 60 Minutes The work of Don Hewitt in the CBS news department and the story of the long-running new magazine 60 Minutes. | |
| Saison 12 - épisode 6 | Alexander Calder A biography of the acclaimed sculptor known for his mobiles and large public art pieces. | |
| Saison 13 - épisode 1 | Leonard Bernstein: Reaching for the Note Chronicle of the achievements of the noted composer and conductor of popular and classical music. | |
| Saison 13 - épisode 2 | The Line King: Al Hirschfeld An in-depth look at the famous art and caricatures of Al Hirschfeld. | |
| Saison 13 - épisode 3 | Paul Robeson: Here I Stand Documentary about the life of Paul Robeson: actor, scholar, and rights activist. | |
| Saison 13 - épisode 4 | Robert Rauschenberg: Inventive Genius The boundaries broken by the innovative experimental artist. | |
| Saison 13 - épisode 5 | The Lives of Lillian Hellman The politics and writings of the noted 20th century woman. | |
| Saison 13 - épisode 6 | Dashiell Hammett: Detective, Writer A profile of an author as mysterious as some of his well-known detective stories. | |
| Saison 13 - épisode 7 | Yours for a Song: The Women of Tin Pan Alley A story of the women who created some of Broadway's most memorable songs. | |
| Saison 14 - épisode 1 | Hitchcock, Selznick and the End of Hollywood A chronicle of the clash between two film-making legends when they tried to work together in the 1940s. | |
| Saison 14 - épisode 2 | Norman Rockwell: Painting America A presentation of the award-winning PBS series American Masters, Norman Rockwell: Painting America etches a warm and indelible portrait of one of... | |
| Saison 14 - épisode 3 | Ella Fitzgerald: Something to Live For Profile of the well-known jazz singer, from early band performances and "scat" to her solo career. | |
| Saison 14 - épisode 4 | Paul Taylor: Dancemaker The story of a choreographer who contributed much to the style of American performance dance in the modern era. | |
| Saison 14 - épisode 5 | Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light A biography of one of the first African-American actors to regularly star in mainstream movies. | |
| Saison 14 - épisode 6 | Isaac Stern: Life's Virtuoso An installment on the violin master with comments from his musical colleagues. | |
| Saison 14 - épisode 7 | The Source: The Story of the Beats and the Beat Generation A chronicle of the artistic expression of the counter-culture movement. | |
| Saison 15 - épisode 1 | Clint Eastwood: Out of the Shadows Profile of the actor who rose from niche westerns to movie industry fame and influence. | |
| Saison 15 - épisode 2 | Mailer On Mailer The American writer Norman Mailer and his bristling personality - in his own words. | |
| Saison 15 - épisode 3 | On Cukor A profile of the half-century career of George Cukor, one of the most beloved motion picture directors and producers, and the impact he had on those... | |
| Saison 15 - épisode 4 | Lucille Ball: Finding Lucy The incredible career of Lucille Ball, from youth through the movies, from television star to media mogul. Some of the personalities that comment in... | |
| Saison 15 - épisode 5 | Bob Marley: Rebel Music A profile of reggae superstar Bob Marley (1945-1981), featuring performance and newsreel footage, still photos and interviews with the singer,... | |
 | Saison 15 - épisode 6 | A Conversation with Gregory Peck Documentary following the Hollywood star Gregory Peck on a tour of speaking engagements, as well as at home with his family in America and Italy.... |
 | Saison 15 - épisode 7 | Alfred Stieglitz: The Eloquent Eye Biography of a photographer and leader in bringing modern art works to the galleries of the United States. |
| Saison 15 - épisode 8 | Coming to Light: Edward S. Curtis and the North American Indians A documentary on a photographer who spent decades trying to record the authentic Native American life. | |
| Saison 16 - épisode 1 | Goldwyn: The Man and His Movies The story of the dreams and accomplishments of Samuel Goldwyn, a determined immigrant who founded a Hollywood movie dynasty. | |
| Saison 16 - épisode 2 | F. Scott Fitzgerald: Winter Dreams An examination of the themes and characters of the noted novelist. | |
| Saison 16 - épisode 3 | Richard Rodgers: The Sweetest Sounds The remarkable songs of America's best-known composer of music for the stage. | |
| Saison 16 - épisode 4 | Quincy Jones: In the Pocket Profile of the career of the ground-breaking musician and producer. | |
| Saison 16 - épisode 5 | Good Rockin' Tonight: The Legacy of Sun Records The story of how Sam Phillips founded the record company that pulled together some of the early legends of American Rock 'n' Roll. | |
| Saison 16 - épisode 6 | Merce Cunningham: A Lifetime of Dance A biography of one of the 20th century's most innovative choreographers. | |
| Saison 16 - épisode 7 | Ralph Ellison: An American Journey The impact of African-American author Ellison on the state of culture and literature in the United States. | |
| Saison 16 - épisode 8 | Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer The colorful life of the choreographer and performer who has often been acknowledged as America's most powerful and athletic dancer. | |
| Saison 17 - épisode 1 | Willie Nelson: Still is Still Moving An up-close look at the songs and lifestyle of the popular country western personality. | |
| Saison 17 - épisode 2 | Lon Chaney: A Thousand Faces A biography of the influential actor and director of silent film classics and his contributions to character expression and make-up effects. | |
| Saison 17 - épisode 3 | Juilliard A retrospective on the history and work of the famous American school for academic mastery of the performing arts. | |
| Saison 17 - épisode 4 | Alice Waters and her Delicious Revolution Portrait of an American woman who helped pioneer the fresher and simpler cuisine that emerged in California in the later 1970s. | |
| Saison 17 - épisode 5 | Joni Mitchell: A Woman of Heart and Mind The life of the folk singer and songwriting artist and the evolution of her work over three decades. | |
| Saison 17 - épisode 6 | Muddy Waters: Can't Be Satisfied Biography of the legendary blues player from the deep South who's music contributed to the origins of rock-and-roll. | |
| Saison 17 - épisode 7 | Robert Capa: In Love and War A documentary on the famous war photographer and the life he led. | |
| Saison 17 - épisode 8 | The Education of Gore Vidal A spotlight on the eclectic and often humorous American writer and his many accomplishments. | |
| Saison 18 - épisode 1 | Arthur Miller, Elia Kazan and the Blacklist The dispute between one of America's most influential playwrights and a respected movie director over actions taken during the "red scare" of the... | |
| Saison 18 - épisode 2 | James Brown: Soul Survivor The highs and lows of the life of James Brown, the colorful and controversial "Godfather of Soul." | |
 | Saison 18 - épisode 3 | Cary Grant: A Class Apart “Eternally elegant” screen superstar Cary Grant (1904-86) is profiled. Included are clips from his films and interviews with ex-wife Betsy Drake and... |
| Saison 18 - épisode 4 | Balanchine A retrospective on the life and work of George Balanchine, a founder of American ballet. | |
 | Saison 18 - épisode 5 | Judy Garland: By Myself A detailed examination of the celebrated vocalist's career, from her amazing successes to her self-doubts and personal problems. |
| Saison 18 - épisode 6 | Henry Luce and Time-Life's America: A Vision of Empire The remarkable work of Luce in combining timely reporting and exciting photography - leading to one of the US's most formidable media empires. | |
| Saison 18 - épisode 7 | Hank Williams: Honky Tonk Blues The brief but impressive career of the man most responsible for defining what is modern "country music." | |
| Saison 18 - épisode 8 | Julia! America's Favorite Chef Julia Child was not a natural-born cook - when she married, she could barely boil an egg. But she fell in love with French food, and soon enrolled... | |
| Saison 19 - épisode 1 | James Dean: Sense Memories The brief but bright career of the cinema star who inspired an entire generation. | |
| Saison 19 - épisode 2 | Sweet Honey in the Rock: Raise Your Voice A profile of the musical group of African-American women who uniquely blend many cultural and historical themes in their work. | |
| Saison 19 - épisode 3 | George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey The life of the famous movie director as told through the eyes of his son (who is also a director). | |
| Saison 19 - épisode 4 | Bob Newhart: Unbuttoned A chronicle of the famed comic's life and success, from humble accountant to world-famous funny man. | |
| Saison 19 - épisode 5 | Willa Cather: The Road is All An analyis of the writings of the early 20th century prairie writer and the inner conflicts they exposed. | |
| Saison 19 - épisode 6 | Ernest Hemingway: Rivers to the Sea The famous author and his colorful life as told through his writings, letters, and interviews with family and scholars. | |
 | Saison 19 - épisode 7 | Bob Dylan: No Direction Home A journey through the poetry and music of Bob Dylan. |
| Saison 20 - épisode 1 | John Ford/John Wayne: The Filmmaker and the Legend | |
| Saison 20 - épisode 2 | The World of Nat King Cole Archival performances, home movies and interviews illustrate singer Nat King Cole's achievements during a 30-year music and television career. | |
 | Saison 20 - épisode 3 | Woodie Guthrie: Ain't Got No Home |
 | Saison 20 - épisode 4 | Marilyn Monroe: Still Life |
| Saison 20 - épisode 5 | Walter Cronkite: Witness to History Walter Cronkite was the man who gave us the news for two tumultuous decades in the late 20th century. As historian, journalist and author David... | |
| Saison 20 - épisode 6 | Andy Warhol: A Documentary (1) Ric Burns' absorbing profile of Andy Warhol (1928-87) traces the pop icon's rise from poverty to an artist who, said art critic Dave Hickey,... | |
| Saison 20 - épisode 7 | Andy Warhol: A Documentary (2) Ric Burns' fine study of Andy Warhol (1928-87) traces the pop artist's rise to fame. | |
| Saison 20 - épisode 8 | Sketches of Frank Gehry Frank Gehry loves to sketch. It is the beginning of his architectural process. From Gehry’s sketches flow the models, one after another, each a... | |
 | Saison 20 - épisode 9 | Annie Leibovitz: Life Through a Lens This film traces the artistic self-realization of Annie Leibovitz, from childhood through the death of her beloved friend, Susan Sontag, and... |
| Saison 21 - épisode 1 | Novel Reflections on the American Dream Contemporary scholars and novelists give fresh perspectives on some of the great American written works of the 20th century. | |
| Saison 21 - épisode 2 | Atlantic Records: The House That Ahmet Built How Ahmet Ertegun built a recording industry empire in the decades after World War II. | |
 | Saison 21 - épisode 3 | Les Paul: Chasing Sound The musical career and startling technical innovations of a 20th century guitar and sound recording master. |
| Saison 21 - épisode 4 | David Hockney: The Colors of Music The story of an internationally renowned production and set designer for the greatest opera houses in the world, a music lover who is going deaf. | |
| Saison 21 - épisode 5 | John James Audubon: Drawn From Nature A documentary on the wildlife art of an early American naturalist who achieved long-lasting acclaim. | |
| Saison 21 - épisode 6 | Tony Bennett: The Music Never Ends The musical career of one of America's most enduring popular singers. | |
| Saison 21 - épisode 7 | Orozco: Man of Fire A portrait of the dramatic work of a Mexican-born muralist and artist, Jose Clemente Orozco, as he made his mark on the United States. | |
 | Saison 21 - épisode 8 | Good Ol' Charles Schulz The motivations behind the man who created one of America's most beloved comic strips. |
| Saison 21 - épisode 9 | Carol Burnett: A Woman of Character The career of funny woman Carol Burnett, from Broadway to television stardom. | |
 | Saison 22 - épisode 1 | Pete Seeger: The Power of Song The folk music of a world-famous performer as interested in social change as in the history of American roots music. |
| Saison 22 - épisode 2 | Zora Neale Hurston: Jump at the Sun A recounting of the versatile and controversial work of one of the most flamboyant African-American writers from the first half of the 20th century. | |
| Saison 22 - épisode 3 | Marvin Gaye: What's Going On An in-depth profile of the talented but troubled star who brought more contemporary issues to soul music. | |
| Saison 22 - épisode 4 | You Must Remember This: The Warner Bros. Story: You Ain't Heard Nothin' Yet (1923-1935) Clint Eastwood narrates the history of Warner Bros., which opens with "You Ain't Heard Nothin' Yet (1923-35)," about the studio's first years, when... | |
 | Saison 22 - épisode 5 | You Must Remember This: The Warner Bros. Story: Good War, Uneasy Peace (1935-1950) "Good War, Uneasy Peace (1935-50)" focuses on how Warner Bros. responded to the Great Depression and World War II, when such stars as Humphrey... |
 | Saison 22 - épisode 6 | You Must Remember This: The Warner Bros. Story: A New Reality (1950-1970) "A New Reality (1950-70)" details how Warner Bros. fought back against TV with such innovations as CinemaScope and 3-D, as well as with such new... |
 | Saison 22 - épisode 7 | You Must Remember This: The Warner Bros. Story: Woodstock Notions (1970-1989) "Woodstock Notions (1970-89)" recalls the creative renaissance of Warner Bros. during the 1970s and '80s. Included: "Mean Streets," "The Exorcist,"... |
 | Saison 22 - épisode 8 | You Must Remember This: The Warner Bros. Story: The Big Tent (1980-Present) "The Big Tent (1980-Present)" chronicles the success of Warner Bros. during the 1980s, '90s and 2000s, including Clint Eastwood's Oscar winners,... |
| Saison 22 - épisode 9 | The Brothers Warner An intimate portrait of the four Warner brothers and their rise to movie-making greatness. | |
| Saison 23 - épisode 1 | Jerome Robbins: Something to Dance About The work of the American dance pioneer and choreographer who brought ballet techniques to the Broadway stage. | |
| Saison 23 - épisode 2 | Glass: A Portrait of Philip in Twelve Parts Scott Hicks' acclaimed 2007 film on a year in the life of the modern experimental composer. | |
| Saison 23 - épisode 3 | Hollywood Chinese From the first Chinese-American film produced in 1916, to Ang Lee's triumphant Brokeback Mountain nine decades later, this films brings together a... | |
| Saison 23 - épisode 4 | Neil Young: Don't Be Denied The work of the legendary rock musician and his artistic and intellectual transitions over the decades. | |
| Saison 23 - épisode 5 | Garrison Keillor: The Man on the Radio in the Red Shoes A retrospective on the famed radio personality and author centering on A Prairie Home Companion. | |
| Saison 23 - épisode 6 | Trumbo An account of Dalton Trumbo, a powerful motion picture screenwriter who refused to succumb to the stigma of the Hollywood "blacklist" and rose to... | |
| Saison 23 - épisode 7 | Joan Baez: How Sweet the Sound The folk music career of Joan Baez and the progressive movements she both participated in and influenced. | |
| Saison 23 - épisode 8 | Louisa May Alcott: the Woman Behind 'Little Women' The author of 'Little Women' is an almost universally recognized name whose reputation as a morally upstanding New England spinster masked a... | |
| Saison 24 - épisode 1 | Sam Cooke: Crossing Over Sam Cooke put the spirit of the black church into popular music, creating a new American sound and setting into motion a chain of events that... | |
| Saison 24 - épisode 2 | I.M. Pei: Building China Modern The work of the innovative Chinese-American architect with a focus on his efforts to build an historical museum in China. | |
 | Saison 24 - épisode 3 | The Doors: When You're Strange A documentary that traces the roots of Jim Morrison's iconic rock group and their live and studio performances. |
| Saison 24 - épisode 4 | Merle Haggard: Learning to Live with Myself Merle Haggard actually lived the rambling, gambling, love ‘em and leave ‘em, often brutal life that remains the bedrock of country music lyrics. | |
| Saison 24 - épisode 5 | Cachao: Uno Más A feature on the Cuban-born bassist Israel "Cachao" Lopez, an internationally renowned musician, composer, and pioneer of Mambo. | |
 | Saison 24 - épisode 6 | A Letter to Elia Martin Scorsese pays tribute to the life and work of noted American film director Elia Kazan. |
 | Saison 24 - épisode 7 | Lennon NYC A look at the period of time musician John Lennon and his family spent living in New York City during the 1970s. |
| Saison 24 - épisode 8 | Genius Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould A fresh look at the life of a singular pianist and poet who made an international impact with his music and recordings. | |
 | Saison 25 - épisode 1 | Jeff Bridges: The Dude Abides A retrospective on the laid-back actor who has entertained audiences for close to 40 years. |
 | Saison 25 - épisode 2 | Troubadors: Carole King/James Taylor & the Rise of the Singer-Songwriter Focusing on musicians ranging from James Taylor and Carol King to Elton John. |
 | Saison 25 - épisode 3 | John Muir in the New World This documentary explores the life and legacy of America’s first environmentalist and Sierra Club’s founder. Mountaineers portray Muir in... |
 | Saison 25 - épisode 4 | James Levine: America's Maestro A behind-the-scenes lok at the internationally-renowned conductor of New York's Metropolitan Opera. |
 | Saison 25 - épisode 5 | Pearl Jam Twenty Told in big themes and bold colors with blistering sound, Pearl Jam Twenty chronicles the years leading up to the band’s formation, the chaos that... |
 | Saison 25 - épisode 6 | Bill T. Jones: A Good Man Bill T. Jones, the recipient of a prestigious MacArthur "genius" grant and winner of two Tony Awards, has been named "an irreplaceable treasure" by... |
 | Saison 25 - épisode 7 | Woody Allen: A Documentary (1) A film that traces the life and accomplishments of America's unique and recognized comedian/writer/filmmaker. |
| Saison 25 - épisode 8 | Woody Allen: A Documentary (2) Iconic writer, director, actor, comedian, and musician Woody Allen allowed his life and creative process to be documented on-camera for the first... | |
 | Saison 25 - épisode 9 | Charles & Ray Eames: The Architect and the Painter From 1941 to 1978, this husband-and-wife team brought unique talents to their partnership. He was an architect by training, she was a painter and... |
 | Saison 26 - épisode 1 | Phil Ochs: There But for Fortune Three-time Emmy®-nominated filmmaker Kenneth Bowser examines one of American history’s most iconic folk music heroes and political agitators. Phil... |
 | Saison 26 - épisode 2 | Cab Calloway: Sketches A singer, dancer and bandleader, Cab led one of the most popular African American big bands during the jazz and swing eras of the 1930s-40s, with... |
 | Saison 26 - épisode 3 | Margaret Mitchell: American Rebel Margaret Mitchell: American Rebel engages leading historians, biographers and personal friends to reveal a complex woman who experienced profound... |
 | Saison 26 - épisode 4 | Harper Lee: Hey, Boo One of the biggest bestsellers of all time, To Kill a Mockingbird (1960) is the first and only novel by a young woman named Nelle Harper Lee, who... |
 | Saison 26 - épisode 5 | Johnny Carson: King of Late Night Quite possibly the biggest star that television has ever produced, Carson commanded, at his peak, a nightly audience of 15 million viewers – double... |
 | Saison 26 - épisode 6 | The Day Carl Sandburg Died For much of the 20th century, Sandburg was synonymous with the American experience, a spokesman on behalf of the people. One of the most successful... |
 | Saison 26 - épisode 7 | Inventing David Geffen David Geffen’s far-reaching influence — as agent, manager, record industry mogul, Hollywood and Broadway producer, and philanthropist — has helped... |
 | Saison 26 - épisode 8 | Joffrey: Mavericks of American Dance Documenting how the Joffrey revolutionized American ballet – combining modern dance with classic technique, art with social statement and rock music... |
 | Saison 27 - épisode 1 | Sister Rosetta Tharpe: The Godmother of Rock & Roll Despite not being a household name today, Sister Rosetta Tharpe is one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. Her flamboyance, skill,... |
 | Saison 27 - épisode 2 | Philip Roth: Unmasked American Masters explores the life and career of Pulitzer Prize- and National Book Award-winning novelist Philip Roth, often referred to as the... |
 | Saison 27 - épisode 3 | Mel Brooks: Make a Noise Mel Brooks: Make a Noise journeys through Brooks’ early years in the creative beginnings of live television — with Sid Caesar on Your Show of Shows... |
 | Saison 27 - épisode 4 | Billie Jean King For the first time, American Masters profiles a sports figure: Billie Jean King, a determined woman who has been a major force in changing and... |
 | Saison 27 - épisode 5 | Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin' C'est à 27 ans, le 18 septembre 1970, que disparaissait Jimi Hendrix, fauché au sommet de sa gloire après une carrière fulgurante. Avec ses nombreux... |
 | Saison 27 - épisode 6 | Marvin Hamlisch: What He Did For Love Composer, conductor, genius, mensch: Marvin Hamlisch (June 2, 1944 – Aug. 6, 2012) earned four Grammys, four Emmys, three Oscars, three Golden... |
 | Saison 28 - épisode 1 | Salinger Featuring never-before-seen photographs, personal stories and moments from J.D. Salinger’s (Jan. 1, 1919 – Jan. 27, 2010) life and harrowing service... |
 | Saison 28 - épisode 2 | Alice Walker: Beauty in Truth Writer and activist Alice Walker (b. Feb. 9, 1944) made history as the first African-American woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for her... |
 | Saison 28 - épisode 3 | A Fierce Green Fire An exploration of the environmental movement from the 1960s through 2009. Included: the battle in the 1960s to block dams from the Grand Canyon; the... |
 | Saison 28 - épisode 4 | Plimpton! Starring George Plimpton as Himself Famed participatory journalist George Plimpton (1927–2003) was a writer, editor, amateur sportsman, actor, and friend to many. Plimpton’s remarkable... |
 | Saison 28 - épisode 5 | Tanaquil Le Clercq: Afternoon of a Faun Tanaquil Le Clercq (1929–2000) was a star ballerina with the New York City Ballet who greatly influenced choreographers George Balanchine (her... |
| Saison 28 - épisode 6 | Dorothea Lange: Grab a Hunk of Lightning Her celebrated photograph Migrant Mother is one of the most recognized and arresting images in the world, a haunting portrait that came to represent... | |
| Saison 28 - épisode 7 | Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work | |
| Saison 28 - épisode 8 | The Boomer List From the time of its birth, the baby boomer generation (1946-1964) has significantly and uniquely changed our world. 2014 marks an important shift... | |
 | Saison 28 - épisode 9 | Bing Crosby Rediscovered Bing Crosby (1903-77) is remembered via home movies, Dictabelt recordings, photos and insights from wife Kathryn, daughter Mary and sons Harry and... |
 | Saison 29 - épisode 1 | Ricky Jay: Deceptive Practice This portrait of the inimitable magician Ricky Jay delves into the mysterious world of sleight-of-hand and its small circle of eccentric devotees.... |
 | Saison 29 - épisode 2 | August Wilson: The Ground on Which I Stand Unprecedented access to Wilson’s theatrical archives, rarely seen interviews and new dramatic readings bring to life his seminal 10-play cycle... |
 | Saison 29 - épisode 3 | Jascha Heifetz: God's Fiddler A profile of legendary violin virtuoso Jascha Heifetz (1901-87), featuring remarks from violinists Itzhak Perlman, Ivry Gitlis and Ida Haendel;... |
 | Saison 29 - épisode 4 | American Ballet Theatre: A History Delving into the rich history of one of the world’s preeminent ballet companies, Ric Burns combines intimate rehearsal footage, virtuoso... |
 | Saison 29 - épisode 5 | Harper Lee One of the biggest American bestsellers of all time, To Kill a Mockingbird (1960) was thought to be the first and only novel by Harper Lee. However,... |
 | Saison 29 - épisode 6 | Althea This is the story of Althea Gibson (1927-2003), a truant from the rough streets of Harlem, who emerged as the unlikely queen of the highly... |
 | Saison 29 - épisode 7 | Pedro E. Guerrero: A Photographer's Journey An exclusive interview with Mexican-American photographer Pedro E. Guerrero explores his life and work. He collaborated with iconic American artists... |
 | Saison 29 - épisode 8 | The Women's List Meet 15 women who define contemporary American culture in Timothy Greenfield-Sanders’ new “List” film featuring Madeleine Albright, Margaret Cho,... |
| Saison 30 - épisode 1 | Mike Nichols The life and 50-year career of director Mike Nichols, one of only two people who have won Peabody, Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony awards. | |
| Saison 30 - épisode 2 | B.B. King: The Life of Riley The challenging life and career of blues guitarist B.B. King; candid interviews feature Bono, Bonnie Raitt, Carlos Santana, Eric Clapton, John... | |
| Saison 30 - épisode 3 | Carole King: Natural Woman Rare home movies, performances and photos help illustrate the life and career of singer-songwriter Carole King, from 1960s New York to Los Angeles... | |
| Saison 30 - épisode 4 | Fats Domino and The Birth of Rock 'n' Roll | |
| Saison 30 - épisode 5 | Loretta Lynn: Still a Mountain Girl A profile of country music icon Loretta Lynn, whose hard-fought road to stardom was dramatized in the 1980 film "Coal Miner's Daughter." Included:... | |
| Saison 30 - épisode 6 | Janis: Little Girl Blue One of the most revered and influential rock ’n’ roll singers of all time, Janis Joplin (January 19, 1943 – October 4, 1970) thrilled audiences and... | |
| Saison 30 - épisode 7 | The Highwaymen: Friends Till the End Discover the story behind the pioneering outlaw country music supergroup that featured Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash and Kris... | |
| Saison 30 - épisode 8 | Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You Writer/producer Norman Lear's turbulent childhood, early success with sitcoms ``All in the Family,'' ``The Jeffersons,'' ``Good Times'' and... | |
| Saison 30 - épisode 9 | Eero Saarinen: The Architect Who Saw the Future The film explores the life and visionary work of Finnish-American modernist architectural giant Eero Saarinen (1910-1961). Best known for designing... | |
| Saison 30 - épisode 10 | By Sidney Lumet In a 2008 interview, director Sidney Lumet talks about his life and career, which included 44 films in 50 years. | |
| Saison 30 - épisode 11 | Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise The life of author and activist Maya Angelou, with comments from Oprah Winfrey, Common, Bill and Hillary Clinton and others. | |
| Saison 30 - épisode 12 | Episode 12 | |
| Saison 31 - épisode 1 | Patsy Cline A profile of influential country singer Patsy Cline (1932-63), featuring archival performances of such songs as "Walkin' After Midnight," "I Fall to... | |
| Saison 31 - épisode 2 | James Beard: America's First Foodie Experience a century of food through the life of one man, James Beard (1903-1985). Dubbed the “Dean of American Cookery” by The New York Times,... | |
| Saison 31 - épisode 3 | Jacques Pépin: The Art of Craft Discover the story of Chef Jacques Pépin (b. December 18, 1935), a young immigrant with movie-star looks, a charming Gallic accent, and a mastery of... | |
| Saison 31 - épisode 4 | Richard Linklater: Dream Is Destiny A trove of never-before-seen archival footage provides an unconventional look at the fiercely independent style of filmmaking that emerged out of... | |
| Saison 31 - épisode 5 | Tyrus Wong The unlikely story of 106-year old Chinese American artist Tyrus Wong, and how he overcame poverty and racism in America to become a celebrated... | |
| Saison 31 - épisode 6 | Edgar Allan Poe: Buried Alive A profile of Edgar Allan Poe (1809-49), who's best known for his Gothic horror tales and narrative poem "The Raven." He also created the detective... | |
| Saison 31 - épisode 7 | Inspiring Woman Web Series Six innovators tell their own stories and explain how they’re changing their respective industries: podcast host Tracy Clayton, Chef Angie Mar,... | |
| Saison 31 - épisode 8 | This Is Bob Hope A candid look at a remarkable life with unprecedented access to Bob Hope’s personal archives, including writings voiced by Billy Crystal and clips... | |
| Saison 32 - épisode 1 | Lorraine Hansberry: Sighted Eyes/Feeling Heart Explore the inner life and works of the activist, playwright and author of “A Raisin in the Sun,” Lorraine Hansberry. Narrated by actress LaTanya... | |
| Saison 32 - épisode 2 | Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story A profile of Hollywood star Hedy Lamarr (1914-2000), who was known as the world's most beautiful woman. Behind the pretty face, however, was the... | |
| Saison 32 - épisode 3 | Ted Williams: “The Greatest Hitter Who Ever Lived” American Masters: Ted Williams (w.t.) will also look at the impact the iconic hitter has had on the current generation of stars in Major League... | |
| Saison 32 - épisode 4 | Artists Flight: Eva Hesse As the wild ride of the 1960s came to a close, Eva Hesse, a 34 year-old German-born American artist was cresting the wave of a swiftly rising career.... | |
| Saison 32 - épisode 5 | Artists Flight: Everybody Knows…Elizabeth Murray This intimate portrait of maverick painter and printmaker Elizabeth Murray explores the relationship between her family life and career, and... | |
| Saison 32 - épisode 6 | Andrew Wyeth Wyeth tells the story of one of America’s most popular, but least understood, artists – Andrew Wyeth. Son of the famous illustrator N.C. Wyeth,... | |
| Saison 32 - épisode 7 | Basquiat: Rage to Riches One of the most influential American artists of the 20th century, Jean-Michel Basquiat was a rock star of the early ’80s New York art scene. He... | |
| Saison 32 - épisode 8 | Itzhak Perlman A cinéma vérité look at the remarkable life and career of world-renowned violinist Itzhak Perlman, a polio survivor whose parents emigrated from... | |
 | Saison 33 - épisode 1 | Decoding Watson Meet James Watson, the Nobel Prize-winning scientist behind the double helix as he confronts his complex legacy. With unprecedented access to Watson... |
 | Saison 33 - épisode 2 | Sammy Davis, Jr.: I’ve Gotta Be Me Sammy Davis, Jr. had the kind of career that was indisputably legendary, so vast and multi-faceted that it was dizzying in its scope and scale. And... |
 | Saison 33 - épisode 3 | Charley Pride Raised in segregated Mississippi, country performer Charley Pride proves artistic expression can triumph over prejudice and injustice. |
| Saison 33 - épisode 4 | Holly Near: Singing for Our Lives For 40 years, singer and activist Holly Near works on global social justice coalition-building in the women's and lesbian movements. | |
 | Saison 33 - épisode 5 | Joseph Pulitzer: Voice Of The People Hungarian immigrant Joseph Pulitzer becomes one of America's most feared and admired newspaper moguls and a crusader for freedom of the press. |
| Saison 33 - épisode 6 | Garry Winogrand: All Things are Photographable A documentary about an important American still photographer who captured New York City in the 1960s (his work there is said to have influenced the... | |
| Saison 33 - épisode 7 | Terrence McNally: Every Act of Life Playwright, librettist, scriptwriter and outspoken LGBTQ activist Terrence McNally has long believed in the power of the arts to transform society... |
