American MastersSeason 3

TV-14

Since its premiere in 1986, this Emmy-winning documentary series has presented hundreds of hours comprising profiles of outstanding American cultural artists. Past subjects have included Charlie Chaplin, Helen Hayes, pop icon Andy Warhol, singer Billie Holiday, and Composer and Conductor Leonard Bernstein.

Where to Watch American Masters • Season 3

8 Episodes

Lillian Gish: The Actor's Life for Me
E1
Lillian Gish: The Actor's Life for MeThe famed career of the silent movie actress and an examination of the role of women in film during that era of American cinema.
A Duke Named Ellington
E2
A Duke Named EllingtonConsidered one of the greatest jazz composers of all time, Duke Ellington had an enormous impact on the popular music of the late 20th century. Today his recordings remain among the most popular jazz of the big-band era.
Andre Kertesz of the Cities
E3
Andre Kertesz of the CitiesA retrospective of the urban photography of Andre Kertesz, told by tracking him in the final years before his death.
Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul
E4
Aretha Franklin: The Queen of SoulFranklin's life - from gospel to Grammy Awards.
Rivera in America
E5
Rivera in AmericaConsidered the greatest Mexican painter of the 20th century, Diego Rivera had a profound effect on the international art world. Rivera is credited with the reintroduction of fresco painting into modern art and architecture.
Saint-Gaudens: Masque of the Golden Bowl
E6
Saint-Gaudens: Masque of the Golden BowlA dramatic recreation of the work and career of a renowned sculptor, Augustus Saint-Gaudens
Neil Simon: Not Just for Laughs
E7
Neil Simon: Not Just for LaughsThe whimsical work of the beloved playwright.
Broadway's Dreamers: The Legacy of the Group Theatre
E8
Broadway's Dreamers: The Legacy of the Group TheatreThe story of "method" acting.