Episode guide
American Masters: Season 2
10 episodes · premiered Jul 6, 1987
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- Episode 1: Isaac in America: A Journey with Isaac Bashevis Singer Jul 6, 1987 · 1h 30m A profile of the literary work of Isaac Bashevis Singer and his influence on preserving Jewish culture and the Yiddish language.
- Episode 2: Directed by William Wyler Jul 13, 1987 · 1h 30m A retrospective on the rich legacy of cinema directed by Wyler with clips and commentary.
- Episode 3: Rubinstein Remembered Jul 20, 1987 · 1h 30m A trip through the life and works of the piano virtuoso Arthur Rubinstein conducted by his son John.
- Episode 4: Nik and Murray Jul 27, 1987 · 1h 30m A story of two talented personalities, Alwin Nikolais and Murray Louis, and their collaborations in the world of dance.
- Episode 5: George Gershwin Remembered Aug 24, 1987 · 1h 30m The music of the unique American master composer (as well as his brother Ira) with insights from his collaborators and friends.
- Episode 6: Maurice Sendak: Mon Cher Papa Aug 31, 1987 · 1h 30m An installment that shows the author and illustrator at work staging a production of a Mozart opera.
- Episode 7: The Negro Ensemble Company Sep 14, 1987 · 1h 30m An ode to the work of the African American theater group founded in the late 60s and its impact on the performing arts.
- Episode 8: Unanswered Prayers: The Life and Times of Truman Capote Sep 21, 1987 · 1h 30m The evolution of the novelist and his impact on other artists and American culture.
- Episode 9: The Ten-Year Lunch: The Wit and Legend of the Algonquin Round Table Sep 28, 1987 · 1h 30m A history of the famed social gathering of leaders, intellectuals, writers, and artists.
- Episode 10: Buster Keaton: Hard Act to Follow Nov 18, 1987 · 1h 30m The story of the silent-era star who brought brilliance and originality to physical comedy.