American Masters
This long-running PBS series presents biography-style documentaries about influential American artists and cultural figures, from writers and musicians to filmmakers and performers. Each episode explores a subject’s life, work, and lasting impact through interviews, commentary, and archival material.
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Season 11
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E1
Lena Horne: In Her Own Voice
A biography of the famed singer including her first big breaks in show business.
Nov 25, 1996 · 55m -
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E2
Danny Kaye: A Legacy of Laughter
A portrait of a masterful and versatile member of the entertainment industry for decades.
Dec 10, 1996 · 62m -
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E3
Man Ray: Prophet of the Avant-Garde
Biography of a multi-media artist and his ground-breaking works of artistic expression.
Apr 9, 1997 · 60m -
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E4
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.
May 7, 1997 · 115m -
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E5
Isamu Noguchi: Stones and Paper
The free-flowing design and sculpture of a man influenced by Asian sensibilities.
Jun 25, 1997 · 60m
