Episode guide
American Masters: Season 3
8 episodes · premiered Jul 11, 1988
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- Episode 1: Lillian Gish: The Actor's Life for Me Jul 11, 1988 · 1h 30m The famed career of the silent movie actress and an examination of the role of women in film during that era of American cinema.
- Episode 2: A Duke Named Ellington Jul 18, 1988 · 1h 30m Detailed biography of the renowned jazz performer/conductor Duke Ellington and his band, including his easy-going grace and sophistication.
- Episode 3: Andre Kertesz of the Cities Aug 8, 1988 · 1h 30m A retrospective of the urban photography of Andre Kertesz, told by tracking him in the final years before his death.
- Episode 4: Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul Aug 22, 1988 · 1h 30m Franklin's life - from gospel to Grammy Awards.
- Episode 5: Rivera in America Aug 29, 1988 · 1h 30m The murals and politics of the famed Mexican artist Diego Rivera.
- Episode 6: Saint-Gaudens: Masque of the Golden Bowl Sep 5, 1988 · 1h 30m A dramatic recreation of the work and career of a renowned sculptor, Augustus Saint-Gaudens
- Episode 7: Neil Simon: Not Just for Laughs Mar 8, 1989 · 1h 30m The whimsical work of the beloved playwright.
- Episode 8: Broadway's Dreamers: The Legacy of the Group Theatre Jun 26, 1989 · 1h 30m The story of "method" acting.