Episode guide
American Masters: Season 18
8 episodes · premiered Sep 3, 2003
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- Episode 1: Arthur Miller, Elia Kazan and the Blacklist Sep 3, 2003 · 1h 30m The dispute between one of America's most influential playwrights and a respected movie director over actions taken during the "red scare" of the 1950s.
- Episode 2: James Brown: Soul Survivor Oct 29, 2003 · 1h 30m The highs and lows of the life of James Brown, the colorful and controversial "Godfather of Soul".
- Episode 3: Cary Grant: A Class Apart Jan 7, 2004 · 1h 30m “Eternally elegant” screen superstar Cary Grant (1904-86) is profiled. Included are clips from his films and interviews with ex-wife Betsy Drake and widow Barbara Grant. There are also…
- Episode 4: Balanchine Jan 14, 2004 · 1h 30m A retrospective on the life and work of George Balanchine, a founder of American ballet.
- Episode 5: Judy Garland: By Myself Feb 25, 2004 · 1h 30m A detailed examination of the celebrated vocalist's career, from her amazing successes to her self-doubts and personal problems.
- Episode 6: Henry Luce and Time-Life's America: A Vision of Empire Apr 28, 2004 · 1h 30m
- Episode 7: Hank Williams: Honky Tonk Blues Jun 23, 2004 · 1h 30m The brief but impressive career of the man most responsible for defining what is modern "country music".
- Episode 8: Julia! America's Favorite Chef Aug 18, 2004 · 57m Through an interview with Julia herself, filmed in her fabled kitchen, and rare images from the photo collection of Paul Child and from family photo albums, Julia Child is revealed as few…