American Masters
9 episodes
Novel Reflections on the American Dream
Contemporary scholars and novelists give fresh perspectives on some of the great American written works of the 20th century.
Atlantic Records: The House That Ahmet Built
How Ahmet Ertegun built a recording industry empire in the decades after World War II.
Les Paul: Chasing Sound
The musical career and startling technical innovations of a 20th century guitar and sound recording master.
David Hockney: The Colors of Music
The story of an internationally renowned production and set designer for the greatest opera houses in the world, a music lover who is going deaf.
John James Audubon: Drawn From Nature
A documentary on the wildlife art of an early American naturalist who achieved long-lasting acclaim.
Tony Bennett: The Music Never Ends
The musical career of one of America's most enduring popular singers.
Orozco: Man of Fire
A portrait of the dramatic work of a Mexican-born muralist and artist, Jose Clemente Orozco, as he made his mark on the United States.
Good Ol' Charles Schulz
The motivations behind the man who created one of America's most beloved comic strips.
Carol Burnett: A Woman of Character
The career of funny woman Carol Burnett, from Broadway to television stardom.