Music
Station:
PBS (US)
Status:
Running
Start:
1986-06-23
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Now in its 30th year, American Masters has produced an exceptional library of more than 160 television programs, bringing unique originality and perspective to exploring the lives and illuminating the creative journeys of our most enduring writers, musicians, visual and performing artists, dramatists and filmmakers – those who have "left an indelible impression on our cultural landscape". Balancing a broad cast of characters and artistic approaches, while preserving historical authenticity and intellectual integrity, these portraits resonate the attention, style and substance each subject deserves. American Masters sustains high audience awareness and loyalty, averaging 2-to-5 million viewers per program.
Next Episode is 'Art Spiegelman: Disaster is My Muse' (Season 39 Episode 3) and airs on 15 Apr 2025 21:00 (CDT).
S38E7 - The Disappearance of Miss Scott
Air Date: 21 Feb 2025 20:00 (CDT)
S39E1 - The Disappearance of Miss Scott
Learn about jazz virtuoso and screen superstar Hazel Scott, the first Black American to have their own television show. An early civil rights pioneer, she faced down the Red Scare at the risk of losing her career and was a champion for equality. The film features interviews with Mickey Guyton, Tracie Thoms, Amanda Seales, and Sheryl Lee Ralph as the voice of Hazel Scott.
Air Date: 21 Feb 2025 20:00 (CDT)
S39E2 - LIZA: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story
Take an intimate look into the life of Liza Minnelli, the iconic actress best known for her Oscar-winning performance in Cabaret. Following in the footsteps of her mother, the legendary Judy Garland, Minnelli used her boundless raw talent to overcome hardship and build her own legacy, with support from mentors like Kay Thompson, Fred Ebb, Charles Aznavour, Halston and Bob Fosse.
Air Date: 01 Apr 2025 20:00 (CDT)
S39E3 - Art Spiegelman: Disaster is My Muse
Explore the work of cartoonist Art Spiegelman and the impact of his Pulitzer Prize-winning graphic novel Maus, about his parents' survival of the Holocaust. A defender of free speech, Spiegelman has spoken out as book bans spread across the country.
Air Date: 15 Apr 2025 21:00 (CDT)