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American Masters

Program website: http://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/

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October
Mon, Oct 4, 9:00 pm · A Letter To Elia
A look at "On the Waterfront" director Elia Kazan reflects on the days of the Hollywood Blacklist. 86 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, Oct 24, 3:30 am · Trumbo
A look at the life of Hollywood screenwriter Dalton Trumbo who blacklisted during the Red Scare. 86 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
November
Mon, Nov 22, 9:00 pm · Lennon Nyc
Concert footage and conversations with close friends establish John Lennon as an American artist. 116 minutes [  TVPG ]
Sun, Nov 28, 4:00 am · Lennon Nyc
Concert footage and conversations with close friends establish John Lennon as an American artist. 116 minutes [  TVPG ]
December
Thu, Dec 2, 8:00 pm · Lennon Nyc
Concert footage and conversations with close friends establish John Lennon as an American artist. 116 minutes [  TVPG ]
Mon, Dec 27, 9:00 pm · Glenn Gould: Genius Within
A close look at the reclusive musician who had revolutionary understanding of the Baroque masters. 116 minutes [  TVPG ]
January
Wed, Jan 12, 9:00 pm · Jeff Bridges: The Dude Abides
Sheds light on life and craft the Oscar-winning actor and star of Crazy Heart and The Big Lebowski. 86 minutes [  TVPG ]
Wed, Jan 12, 10:30 pm · The Doors: When You'Re Strange
Johnny Depp narrates a look at one of America's most iconic rock bands, featuring original footage. 86 minutes [ Stereo TV14 ]
February
Mon, Feb 21, 11:00 pm · Sam Cooke: Crossing Over
Cooke's blend of gospel and pop altered the course of popular music and race relations in America. 55 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Wed, Feb 23, 1:00 am · Sam Cooke: Crossing Over
Cooke's blend of gospel and pop altered the course of popular music and race relations in America. 55 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
March
Wed, Mar 2, 10:00 pm · Troubadours: Carole King/James Taylor & The Rise
The unique voices of Taylor and King chronicle this group of introspective singer/songwriters. 86 minutes [  TVPG ]
April
Mon, Apr 18, 9:30 pm · John Muir In The New World
A century after his death, John Muir is remembered as the father of the environmental movement. 86 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
May
Sun, May 22, 2:00 am · Les Paul: Chasing Sound
The rock'n'roll pioneer and innovative musical mastermind still tinkers and performs at age 92. 86 minutes [  TVPG ]
Mon, May 23, 9:00 pm · Lennon Nyc
Concert footage and conversations with close friends establish John Lennon as an American artist. 116 minutes [  TVPG ]
Sun, May 29, 1:30 am · Merle Haggard: Learning To Live With Myself
A revealing look at the life of the country music singer, guitarist and wandering troubadour. 86 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
June
Wed, Jun 22, 1:00 am · James Levine: America's Maestro
A revealing portrait of the conductor's life and work captures the essence of his musicianship. 56 minutes [  TVG ]
Sun, Jun 26, 4:30 am · Les Paul: Chasing Sound
The rock'n'roll pioneer and innovative musical mastermind still tinkers and performs at age 92. 86 minutes [  TVPG ]
July
Sun, Jul 10, 10:30 pm · Tony Bennett: The Music Never Ends
Explore the life of this musical icon at home and on the stage, with interviews from close friends. 86 minutes [ CC Stereo TVPG ]
Tue, Jul 12, 3:30 am · Tony Bennett: The Music Never Ends
Explore the life of this musical icon at home and on the stage, with interviews from close friends. 86 minutes [ CC Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, Jul 31, 10:30 pm · Good Ol' Charles Schulz
The story of an unassuming man who redefined the comic art form, always with love and tolerance. 85 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
August
Tue, Aug 2, 3:30 am · Good Ol' Charles Schulz
The story of an unassuming man who redefined the comic art form, always with love and tolerance. 85 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
October
Mon, Oct 24, 10:00 pm · Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women
A look at the author of "Little Women" reveals she was a free thinker with a literary double life. 86 minutes [  TVPG ]
Wed, Oct 26, 3:00 am · Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women
A look at the author of "Little Women" reveals she was a free thinker with a literary double life. 86 minutes [  TVPG ]
Fri, Oct 28, 10:30 pm · Jerome Robbins: Something To Dance About
The great ballet choreographer of the Broadway musicals "West Side Story" and "Gypsy" is profiled. 116 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Sat, Oct 29, 3:30 am · Jerome Robbins: Something To Dance About
The great ballet choreographer of the Broadway musicals "West Side Story" and "Gypsy" is profiled. 116 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Mon, Oct 31, 10:30 pm · Carol Burnett: A Woman Of Character
Examine her career, difficult childhood and the dramatic turn that followed her TV variety show. 84 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
November
Wed, Nov 2, 3:30 am · Carol Burnett: A Woman Of Character
Examine her career, difficult childhood and the dramatic turn that followed her TV variety show. 86 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
December
Mon, Dec 19, 10:00 pm · Charles & Ray Eames: The Architect And The Painter
Ray and Charles Eames are remembered for mid-century modern furniture built from novel materials. 86 minutes [  TVPG ]
Wed, Dec 21, 3:00 am · Charles & Ray Eames: The Architect And The Painter
Ray and Charles Eames are remembered for mid-century modern furniture built from novel materials. 86 minutes [  TVPG ]
Fri, Dec 30, 11:00 pm · Troubadours: Carole King/James Taylor & The Rise
The unique voices of Taylor and King chronicle this group of introspective singer/songwriters. 86 minutes [  TVPG ]
Sat, Dec 31, 4:00 am · Troubadours: Carole King/James Taylor & The Rise
The unique voices of Taylor and King chronicle this group of introspective singer/songwriters. 86 minutes [  TVPG ]
January
Sun, Jan 29, 1:30 pm · Phil Ochs: There But For Fortune
From civil rights to the anti-war movement, this folksinger wrote about issues in the 1960s and 70s. 86 minutes [  TV14 ]
February
Mon, Feb 27, 10:00 pm · Cab Calloway: Sketches
The singer was at the top of his game in the jazz and swing era and was rediscovered in the 1980s. 56 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Wed, Feb 29, 3:00 am · Cab Calloway: Sketches
The singer was at the top of his game in the jazz and swing era and was rediscovered in the 1980s. 56 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
April
Mon, Apr 2, 10:00 pm · Margaret Mitchell: American Rebel
Discover the Pulitzer Prize-winning author behind the bestselling novel "Gone With the Wind." 56 minutes [  TVPG ]
Wed, Apr 4, 3:00 am · Margaret Mitchell: American Rebel
Discover the Pulitzer Prize-winning author behind the bestselling novel "Gone With the Wind." 56 minutes [  TVPG ]
Mon, Apr 16, 10:00 pm · Harper Lee: Hey Boo
Explore the phenomenon behind To Kill a Mockingbird and the mysterious life of its author. 86 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Wed, Apr 18, 3:00 am · Harper Lee: Hey Boo
Explore the phenomenon behind To Kill a Mockingbird and the mysterious life of its author. 86 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]

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July
Sun, Jul 1, 10:30 pm · Jeff Bridges: The Dude Abides
Sheds light on life and craft the Oscar-winning actor and star of Crazy Heart and The Big Lebowski. 85 minutes [  TVPG ]
Tue, Jul 3, 3:30 am · Jeff Bridges: The Dude Abides
Sheds light on life and craft the Oscar-winning actor and star of Crazy Heart and The Big Lebowski. 85 minutes [  TVPG ]
Sun, Jul 8, 10:30 pm · Garrison Keillor: The Man On The Radio In The Red
Explore the imagination of the man who created "A Prairie Home Companion," the popular radio show. 86 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Tue, Jul 10, 3:30 am · Garrison Keillor: The Man On The Radio In The Red
Explore the imagination of the man who created "A Prairie Home Companion," the popular radio show. 86 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
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December
Thu, Dec 16, 2:00 am · Jerome Robbins: Something To Dance About
The great ballet choreographer of the Broadway musicals "West Side Story" and "Gypsy" is profiled. 116 minutes [ CC Stereo TVPG ]
Sat, Dec 18, 1:00 am · Jerome Robbins: Something To Dance About
The great ballet choreographer of the Broadway musicals "West Side Story" and "Gypsy" is profiled. 116 minutes [ CC Stereo TVPG ]
Mon, Dec 20, 1:00 am · Glass: A Portrait Of Philip In Twelve Parts
An eventful year in the career and personal life of the distinguished composer Philip Glass. 116 minutes [  TVPG ]
January
Sat, Jan 1, 1:00 am · Annie Leibovitz: Life Through A Lens
America's most influential woman photographer bares her artistic process and personal journey. 84 minutes [ CC Stereo TVPG ]
April
Sun, Apr 24, 1:00 am · John Muir In The New World
A century after his death, John Muir is remembered as the father of the environmental movement. 86 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
May
Fri, May 13, 11:00 pm · Marvin Gaye: What's Going On
The Motown star created his own intimate style, but his glamorous career was tainted by torment. 56 minutes [ CC Stereo TVPG ]
July
Sun, Jul 10, 12:00 am · Orozco: Man Of Fire
Examines the life and career of the Mexican muralist who had a profound impact on American Artists. 56 minutes [ CC Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, Jul 10, 10:00 am · David Hockney: The Colors Of Music
The influential artist and passionate music lover is now going deaf at the height of his craft. 55 minutes [ CC Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, Jul 17, 10:00 am · John James Audubon: Drawn From Nature
Publishing "The Birds of America," a collection of 435 life-size prints, became Audubon's passion. 56 minutes [ CC Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, Jul 24, 12:00 am · John James Audubon: Drawn From Nature
Publishing "The Birds of America," a collection of 435 life-size prints, became Audubon's passion. 56 minutes [ CC Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, Jul 31, 12:00 am · Marvin Gaye: What's Going On
The Motown star created his own intimate style, but his glamorous career was tainted by torment. 56 minutes [ CC Stereo TVPG ]
September
Wed, Sep 7, 5:00 am · Rivera In America
The personal story of the man considered to be the greatest Mexican painter of the 20th century. 58 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Sep 24, 1:00 am · Bob Dylan: No Direction Home - Part 1
Martin Scorsese directs this intimate biography featuring rare footage, performances & interviews. 116 minutes [ CC Stereo TVPG ]
October
Sat, Oct 1, 1:00 am · Bob Dylan: No Direction Home - Part 2
Martin Scorsese directs this intimate biography of Bob Dylan featuring interviews and performances. 116 minutes [ CC Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, Oct 23, 9:30 am · Glenn Gould: Genius Within
A close look at the reclusive musician who had revolutionary understanding of the Baroque masters. 116 minutes [ CC Stereo TVPG ]

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July
Thu, Jul 26, 7:00 pm · Judy Garland: By Myself
Vaulted screen tests, rehearsal footage and Judy's voice, telling her story in her own words. 116 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Sat, Jul 28, 4:00 am · Judy Garland: By Myself
Vaulted screen tests, rehearsal footage and Judy's voice, telling her story in her own words. 116 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]

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