American Masters

Roberta Flack
S37 Ep1 | 36s

Discover music icon Roberta Flack’s rise to stardom and triumphs over racism and sexism.

Clint Eastwood loved "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face"
S37 Ep1 | 2m 42s

Clint Eastwood loved Roberta Flack's song "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face."

How Roberta Flack created soul with "getting-togetherness"
S37 Ep1 | 2m 43s

Roberta Flack performed with all of that soulful "getting-toggetherness."

The origin of Flack's hit "Killing Me Softly With His Song"
S37 Ep1 | 2m 27s

How Roberta Flack made "Killing Me Softly With His Song" her own.

Roberta Flack was a child piano prodigy
S37 Ep1 | 2m 9s

Growing up, Roberta Flack was known as a piano prodigy who "could play anything."

Dr. Tony Fauci
S37 Ep2 | 2m 18s

Join Dr. Anthony Fauci as he reflects on his life and career as a public health advocate.

How Dr. Fauci handled the AIDS crisis
S37 Ep2 | 4m 34s

Dr. Fauci's relationship with AIDS activists changed throughout the years.

In The Making
S37 Ep3 | 3m 53s

Follow two performers as they break down barriers in opera and country music.

Ailey
S36 Ep1 | 1m 1s

The story of a visionary artist who found salvation through dance.

Rennie Harris on the power of the choreographer
S36 Ep1 | 57s

Rennie Harris describes how choreographers are responsible for their dancers.

Alvin Ailey on Chauncey Green, the friend who saved his life
S36 Ep1 | 2m 56s

Ailey describes his "blood memories" and an impactful friendship.

Ailey's "Revelations" draws on African American spirituals
S36 Ep1 | 2m 24s

Ailey's "Revelations" performance depicted the "Black experience."

Choreographer Rennie Harris on channeling Ailey
S36 Ep1 | 1m 51s

Rennie Harris choreographed a piece about Ailey for the 60th anniversary of the company.

Bill T. Jones remembers the first time he met Alvin Ailey
S36 Ep1 | 2m 11s

"I was lonely for colleagues who were people of color," said Jones upon meeting Ailey.

Ailey dancers reflect on company's scrappy beginnings
S36 Ep1 | 1m 51s

Former Ailey dancers recall how Alvin Ailey worked hard to raise money for the company.

How racism affected Marian Anderson's vocal classification
S36 Ep2 | 1m 24s

Though Marian Anderson could sing both high and low notes, she was billed as a contralto.

Marian Anderson's singing recalls America's racial unrest
S36 Ep2 | 3m 14s

"Crucifixion" recalled the racial unrest Marian Anderson saw during her time in Chicago.

Marian Anderson's love of fashion and shoes
S36 Ep2 | 1m 37s

Marian Anderson had a vast collection of couture clothing.

Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands
S36 Ep2 | 1m 4s

Explore the life of the famous singer who became an icon for the civil rights movement.

Marian Anderson overcame discrimination with Danbury farm
S36 Ep2 | 1m 34s

Anderson bought her beloved farm in Danbury, CT, with her husband, Orpheus Fisher.

Waterman – Duke: Ambassador of Aloha
S36 Ep3 | 1m 56s

Jason Momoa narrates the story of five-time Olympic medalist and surfer Duke Kahanamoku.

How Duke broke the swimming world record in Hawaii
S36 Ep3 | 2m 40s

Duke Kahanamoku shattered the Amateur Athletic Union's swim record in 1911.

Duke's incredible rescue mission while on a surfboard
S36 Ep3 | 2m 41s

Duke Kahanamoku rescued eight men from the capsized Thelma in California.

Overcoming the distinct challenge of indoor swimming
S36 Ep3 | 2m 27s

Duke found his mind and body shocked by his first time swimming in an indoor pool.

The meaning of Aloha
S36 Ep3 | 2m 10s

Paul Strauch recounts a conversation he had with Duke about the power of the word "Aloha."

Joe Papp in Five Acts
S36 Ep4 | 1m 42s

Papp, founder of Free Shakespeare in the Park, believed great art is for all.

Why Joe Papp thinks the theater should be free for all of us
S36 Ep4 | 1m 3s

Joe Papp made it his mission to have theater be accessible to the public.

Representation in theater was important to Joe Papp
S36 Ep4 | 3m 19s

When developing Free Shakespeare in the Park, Joe Papp wanted people to feel represented.

Papp turned a dilapidated building into The Public Theater
S36 Ep4 | 2m 14s

Joe Papp saved a historic building from demolition, which evolved into The Public Theater.

The origins of Shakespeare in the Park
S36 Ep4 | 2m 25s

Papp built a stage on a 35 foot truck so he could bring Shakespeare to other communities.

Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road
S36 Ep5 | 2m 4s

Explore the life and career of the legendary singer and co-founder of The Beach Boys.

Watch Brian Wilson produce a song
S36 Ep5 | 4m 24s

See musical genius Brian Wilson at work producing his song, "Honeycomb."

Rare studio footage of the Beach Boys' "Good Vibrations"
S36 Ep5 | 1m 14s

Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys work on "Good Vibrations" in the studio in 1966.

Brian Wilson visits his high school
S36 Ep5 | 2m 41s

Brian Wilson makes a stop at his high school alma mater.

When journalist Jason Fine first met Brian Wilson
S36 Ep5 | 1m 21s

Jason Fine describes how his friendship with Brian Wilson first started.

Buffy Sainte-Marie: Carry It On
S36 Ep6 | 3m 10s

See the story of the Indigenous singer-songwriter, social activist, educator and artist.

How Buffy Sainte-Marie won an Oscar for "Up Where We Belong"
S36 Ep6 | 1m 39s

Buffy Sainte-Marie won an Oscar for her song "Up Where We Belong."

The origins of Buffy Sainte-Marie's "Universal Soldier"
S36 Ep6 | 2m 10s

"Who's responsible for war?" wonders Buffy Sainte-Marie in "Universal Soldier."

Buffy Sainte-Marie brought Indigenous representation to TV
S36 Ep6 | 1m 56s

Sainte-Marie insisted that Indigenous people play the Indigenous roles on "The Virginian."

When Buffy Sainte-Marie wrote the "first feminist anthem"
S36 Ep6 | 2m 18s

"I always wanna be offering people stuff that they won't get somewhere else," says Buffy.

The Adventures of Saul Bellow
S36 Ep7 | 1m 33s

Explore Nobel Prize winner Saul Bellow's impact on American literature.

Ernest Hemingway versus Saul Bellow
S36 Ep7 | 59s

Philip Roth talk about the opposing styles of Ernest Hemingway and Saul Bellow.

A classic Saul Bellow rant about Chicago
S36 Ep7 | 1m 41s

Chicago in the 1980s is the backdrop for Bellow's novel "The Dean's December."

Salman Rushdie on Saul Bellow's books
S36 Ep7 | 3m 58s

Salman Rushdie talks about some of his favorite Saul Bellow books in this outtake.

Philip Roth talks Saul Bellow in his final interview
S36 Ep7 | 8m 38s

Philip Roth describes his admiration for Saul Bellow in Roth's final interview.

Groucho & Cavett
S36 Ep8 | 1m 46s

Discover the enduring friendship between legendary comedians Dick Cavett and Groucho Marx.

When Groucho Marx hosted "The Tonight Show"
S36 Ep8 | 2m 9s

Groucho Marx was a guest host on "The Tonight Show."

Groucho Marx roasts Dick Cavett
S36 Ep8 | 2m 1s

One of Groucho's best nights on "The Dick Cavett Show."

What made Groucho Marx a great writer
S36 Ep8 | 3m 7s

Groucho Marx was a prolific writer with "a genuine intellect."

Dick Cavett's early days of standup comedy
S36 Ep8 | 8m 17s

Dick Cavett reflects on his early days of standup and the lessons he learned.

How It Feels To Be Free documentary
S35 Ep1 | 30s

How six iconic African American female entertainers challenged the entertainment industry.

Alicia Keys doesn’t mind being compared to Lena Horne
S35 Ep1 | 2m 1s

The musician talks about why she admires Horne so much.

Diahann Carroll talks race and makeup while filming "Julia"
S35 Ep1 | 1m 50s

Carroll tells the story of an early makeup session for the TV show “Julia.”

The role of women entertainers in the civil rights movement
S35 Ep1 | 1m 8s

Historian Ruth Feldstein on the role of women entertainers in the civil rights movement.

Lena Waithe on why Cicely Tyson's hair was revolutionary
S35 Ep1 | 1m 58s

Waithe describes how Tyson's natural hair was an inspiration to many others.

Halle Berry on how seeing Diahann Caroll on TV changed her
S35 Ep1 | 1m 57s

Having a role model on TV who looked like her made a big difference for Halle Berry.

Lena Waithe on mixed feelings towards Blaxploitation
S35 Ep1 | 1m 59s

Producer, actor and writer Lena Waithe on the mixed feelings Blaxploitation evokes.

Why Cicely Tyson was selective about her acting roles
S35 Ep1 | 43s

Tyson was mindful of how she performed Black womanhood.

Twyla Tharp: Inside Look
S35 Ep3 | 2m

Twyla Tharp provide an inside look at the way she approaches her work.

Flannery
S35 Ep2 | 1m 54s

Explore the life of Flannery O’Connor whose fiction was unlike anything published before.

Why are Flannery O’Connor’s stories so timely?
S35 Ep2 | 2m 19s

Co-director Elizabeth Coffman explains why the writer’s stories are so timely today.

Why did Flannery O'Connor detest "Gone with the Wind"?
S35 Ep2 | 2m 41s

She reportedly “couldn’t stand” the romanticized, Hollywood version of the old South.

Twyla Moves
S35 Ep3 | 2m 36s

Explore the life of legendary dancer, director and choreographer Twyla Tharp.

How does Twyla Tharp create new dances?
S35 Ep3 | 1m 1s

Twyla Tharp's creative process is very physical.

The time Twyla Tharp setup a performance in Central Park
S35 Ep3 | 1m 48s

Archival footage shows one of Twyla Tharp's dances in Central Park amongst the public.

The time Twyla Tharp pushed David Byrne to his limits
S35 Ep3 | 2m 58s

In 1981, Twyla Tharp commissioned David Byrne of the Talking Heads to write music for her.

Tharp and Baryshnikov's "totally unexpected" collaboration
S35 Ep3 | 4m 32s

The collaboration was "lightening in a bottle," according to Tharp.

Twyla Tharp's very valuable college decision
S35 Ep3 | 1m 17s

How Tharp directed her own education at Barnard College.

What's it like choreographing a dance for Zoom?
S35 Ep3 | 2m 3s

Tharp discovers a technical challenge that makes choreographing virtually even harder.

Never Too Late: The Doc Severinsen Story
S35 Ep4 | 1m 48s

Trace the life and career of master trumpeter and musical icon Doc Severinsen.

Doc Severinsen's advice for music students
S35 Ep4 | 2m 58s

Doc Severinsen gives the best piece of advice to one of his music students.

Doc Severinsen's fitness routine
S35 Ep4 | 2m 14s

Doc Severinsen goes tot he gym everyday. He also swears by a special preworkout meal.

The best of Doc Severinsen's eccentric outfits
S35 Ep4 | 2m 37s

Former Tonight Show bandleader Doc Severinsen was famous for his over the top outfits.

Oliver Sacks: His Own Life
S35 Ep5 | 2m 2s

Explore the life and work of the legendary neurologist and storyteller Oliver Sacks.

What made physician Oliver Sacks unique?
S35 Ep5 | 1m 26s

He used storytelling to connect people with great challenges "back into the world."

What pushed Oliver Sacks’ brother towards psychosis?
S35 Ep5 | 1m 10s

Sacks wondered if he might be next.

Why did Oliver Sacks love the periodic table so much?
S35 Ep5 | 1m 14s

He even incorporated it into his wardrobe.

Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir
S35 Ep7 | 2m 14s

Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir is an intimate portrait of the groundbreaking writer.

Amy Tan’s first job was writing astrology
S35 Ep7 | 2m 12s

Amy started out “making up” astrology for her friend’s business.

How Amy Tan met her husband Lou
S35 Ep7 | 1m 14s

According to Amy Tan's husband Lou, it was "cluelessness at first sight."

The author of “Crazy Rich Asians” describes Amy Tan’s impact
S35 Ep7 | 2m 33s

Kevin Kwan talks about how Amy Tan had an early impact on him.

What was the Joy Luck Club?
S35 Ep7 | 1m 34s

The title of Amy Tan's famous novel was also the name of an investment club.

Amy Tan's writing inspiration
S35 Ep7 | 2m

What inspires the best-selling author?

Ballerina Boys
S35 Ep8 | 2m 36s

Discover The Trocks. Dancing on pointe shoes, these male ballerinas mix artistry and joy.

Watch these drag ballerinas get ready for a show
S35 Ep8 | 2m 14s

Putting on makeup is about empowerment as much as it is about humor.

What goes through a drag ballerina's mind while dancing?
S35 Ep8 | 1m 32s

A "Trocks" dancer describes what goes through his mind while dancing.

Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase The Blues Away
S35 Ep9 | 1m 58s

Dive into the career of the legendary blues guitarist.

How blues legend Buddy Guy got his hands on his first guitar
S35 Ep9 | 3m 38s

Hear Buddy Guy play the song by John Lee Hooker that made him want to learn guitar

The two people Buddy Guy admires most as a musician
S35 Ep9 | 1m 41s

Buddy Guy met John Lee Hooker and Big Mama Thornton after years of admiring their music.

Buddy Guy's Grammys
S35 Ep9 | 1m 27s

He won his first for the song "Damn Right I've Got the Blues."

Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It
S35 Ep10 | 2m 2s

Explore the life and 70-year career of the iconic Latina actor, performer and activist.

Rita Moreno on facing sexism in the industry
S35 Ep19 | 2m 56s

Rita Moreno recalls facing sexism in the industry.

Rita Moreno's mother inspired her "One Day at a Time" role
S35 Ep19 | 1m 43s

Rita Moreno's portrayal of her role on "One Day at a Time" was inspired by her mother.

How Rita Moreno became a social activist
S35 Ep19 | 1m 6s

Rita Moreno attended the March on Washington and continued to advocate for social justice.

Rita Moreno gives one of the shortest Oscars speeches ever
S35 Ep19 | 2m 25s

Rita Moreno recalls giving the shortest Oscars speeches ever for "West Side Story."

Behind the Scenes | Rita Moreno
S35 Ep19 | 2m

Go behind the scenes of Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It.

Becoming Helen Keller
S35 Ep11 | 1m 4s

Revisit the remarkable career and life of an icon who became a human rights pioneer.

Helen Keller the suffragist
S35 Ep11 | 59s

Helen Keller was an activist who supported the labor movement and women's right to vote.

Helen Keller studied socialism
S35 Ep11 | 1m 41s

Helen Keller became interested in socialism and demanded equal rights for all.

Keller's use of oral communication
S35 Ep11 | 2m 31s

Alexander Graham Bell shunned sign language, encouraging Keller to use oral communication.

Rapper Warren "Wawa" Snipe on hip-hop in the Deaf community
S35 Ep11 | 3m 33s

Rapper Warren "Wawa" Snipe talks about the inspiration for what he calls "Dip-Hop."

In Memoriam: Actress Zoe Caldwell
1m 53s

Zoe Caldwell discusses how she disrupted the English class system with song and dance.

Full Trailer | Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool
S34 Ep1 | 2m 24s

Discover the man behind the legend with never-before-seen footage and rare photos.

Clip | How Miles Davis Recorded "Kind of Blue"
S34 Ep1 | 2m 27s

The musicians on Davis's iconic album "Kind of Blue" were not given any sheet music.

Clip | How Miles Davis Recorded "Gems of Spontaneity"
S34 Ep1 | 1m 44s

Miles Davis recorded "gems" while fulfilling an obligation to Prestige Records.

Clip | Miles Davis Loved Playing this Prince Album on Repeat
S34 Ep1 | 44s

Miles Davis' son Erin talks about the Prince album that his father played over and over.

"We Don't Sugarcoat Anything" in this "Definitive" Doc
S34 Ep1 | 2m

The Miles Davis Estate offered unprecedented access to its archive for this film.

Preview | Director Stanley Nelson Talks About Miles Davis
S34 Ep1 | 1m 42s

Director Stanley Nelson on how this is more than just a film about a jazz musician.

Aviator Bessie Coleman
S34 Ep4 | 9m 3s

Bessie Coleman was the first African American woman aviator.

Grace Abbott: Social Work Pioneer
S34 Ep4 | 9m 4s

Grace Abbott spent her life fighting for the rights of women, children and immigrants. Her

Maggie Lena Walker: Civil Rights Activist and Entrepreneur
S34 Ep4 | 9m 40s

Maggie Lena Walker was the first African-American woman bank founder and president.

Lillian Gilbreth: Pioneering Inventor
S34 Ep4 | 10m 20s

Lillian Gilbreth was the first woman elected to the National Academy of Engineering.

Ynés Mexía: Mexican-American Botanist and Adventurer
S34 Ep4 | 9m 17s

Ynés Mexía became one of the most accomplished plant collectors of her time.

Anna May Wong: The first Asian American Movie Star
S34 Ep4 | 11m 25s

Anna May Wong spent her acting career resisting racism and typecasting in Hollywood.

Meta Warrick Fuller: Trailblazing African American Sculptor
S34 Ep4 | 11m 25s

Meta Warrick Fuller celebrated African American cultural identity through her artwork.

The First Woman to Lead Arctic Expeditions
S34 Ep4 | 10m

Louise Arner Boyd was the first American woman to lead arctic expeditions.

She was an American Cinema Pioneer
S34 Ep4 | 12m 12s

Lois Weber was an early film pioneer and one of the first directors to own a film studio.

This Astronomer Discovered Over 300 Stars During Her Career
S34 Ep4 | 9m 34s

Williamina Fleming went from doing domestic work to becoming a trailblazing astronomer.

She was the first Chinese American woman to vote in the U.S.
S34 Ep4 | 10m 18s

Tye Leung Schulze was the first Chinese American woman to vote in a U.S. election.

She was a leader of the American labor movement
S34 Ep4 | 10m 59s

Rose Schneiderman was a pioneering labor organizer and suffragist.

The First American-Born Chinese Woman Doctor
S34 Ep4 | 10m 18s

Margaret Chung became the first American-born Chinese woman doctor in 1916.

Full Trailer | Mae West: Dirty Blonde
S34 Ep2 | 1m 56s

Dive into the life of groundbreaking writer, performer and subversive star Mae West.

Full Trailer | Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am
S34 Ep3 | 2m 16s

An artful and intimate meditation on the legendary storyteller.

Gladys Bentley: Gender-Bending Performer and Musician
S34 Ep4 | 11m 51s

Gladys Bentley was a musical sensation and gender identity pioneer.

Annie Smith Peck: Record-Breaking Mountaineer
S34 Ep4 | 10m 40s

She was a record-breaking mountaineer, educator and suffragist.

Mae West Made this "Insane" Film in her 80's
S34 Ep2 | 4m 19s

The film "Sextette," which Mae West made at age 87, was actually a "radical power move."

Without "Talkies" There Would Be No Mae West
S34 Ep2 | 2m 32s

Why were "talkies" (films with sound) necessary for Mae West to have become a star?

Why Didn't Mae West Keep Up with the Latest Fashions?
S34 Ep2 | 3m 13s

Mae West's persona was inspired by the fashion trends of the 1890's.

How Madonna May Have Been Influenced by Mae West
S34 Ep2 | 4m 14s

How have Madonna and other women entertainers followed in Mae West's footsteps?

The Mae West Film that Helped Save Paramount Pictures
S34 Ep2 | 2m 37s

The Mae West film "She Done Him Wrong" was credited with helping to save Paramount.

The First American Indian Doctor
S34 Ep4 | 11m 37s

Susan La Flesche Picotte became the first American Indian woman doctor.

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The Story Behind the Title of the Novel "The Bluest Eye"
S34 Ep3 | 1m 27s

Toni Morrison recalls the time a Black childhood friend had been praying for blue eyes.

Toni Morrison On Writing Without the "White Gaze"
S34 Ep3 | 2m 29s

Toni Morrison talks about writing without the "white gaze."

When Toni Morrison Won The Nobel Prize
S34 Ep3 | 2m 34s

Toni Morrison tells the story of going to Stockholm to accept the Nobel Prize.

Director Interview with Timothy Greenfield-Sanders
S34 Ep3 | 1m 37s

Director Timothy Greenfield-Sanders talks about how he first met Toni Morrison.

Why Fran Lebowitz Always Sought Advice From Toni Morrison
S34 Ep3 | 3m 9s

Cultural critic Fran Lebowitz on why she would ask Toni Morrison for advice.

Sissieretta Jones was a Trailblazing Black Opera Singer
S34 Ep4 | 11m 5s

Sissieretta Jones was the first Black woman to headline a concert at Carnegie Hall.

Two Things That Gave Carl Reiner the Most Pleasure in Life
1m 30s

Comic legend Carl Reiner describes the two things that gave him the most pleasure in life.

Queen Lili‘uokalani - The First and Last Queen of Hawai‘i
S34 Ep4 | 12m 14s

Queen Lili‘uokalani was the first sovereign queen, and the last monarch of Hawai'i.

She was the First Woman to Swim Across the English Channel
S34 Ep4 | 11m 54s

Gertrude Ederle made history in 1926 as the first woman to swim across the English Channel

The Making of Unladylike2020
S34 Ep4 | 1m 47s

Director Charlotte Mangin discusses what went into making Unladylike2020.

Trailer | Unladylike2020: The Changemakers
S34 Ep4 | 1m

Illuminating the stories of extraordinary American heroines.

An Interview with Activist Brittany Packnett Cunningham
S34 Ep4 | 1m 50s

Brittany Packnett Cunningham is a leader at the intersection of culture and justice.

She was a Daredevil Performer & Advocate for the Blind
S34 Ep4 | 10m 2s

Sonora Webster Carver (1904-2003) was one of the most famous horse divers in the world.

She was a Civil Rights Activist and Co-Founder of the NAACP
S34 Ep4 | 11m 53s

Mary Church Terrell was a suffragist, civil rights activist and co-founder of the NAACP.

Walter Winchell Trailer
S34 Ep5 | 2m

Meet the columnist who pioneered the fast-paced journalism that dominates today.

The time Walter Winchell condemned an American Nazi rally
S34 Ep5 | 2m 53s

Walter Winchell condemned a rally of American Nazis in 1939.

Walter Winchell and the "trial of the century"
S34 Ep5 | 2m 6s

How Walter Winchell used the "trial of the century" to blend news and entertainment.

Michael Tilson Thomas Documentary Trailer
S34 Ep6 | 1m 11s

Explore the life and career of the Grammy-winning conductor, pianist and composer.

The toy behind Michael Tilson Thomas's love of dissonance
S34 Ep6 | 1m 59s

Meet Toodles, the toy behind Michael Tilson Thomas's love of dissonant music.

Michael Tilson Thomas on what he learned from James Brown
S34 Ep6 | 2m 17s

MTT talks about the James Brown song that caused him to pull the car over as a teenager.

Keith Haring: Street Art Boy trailer
S34 Ep9 | 2m 16s

Explore the definitive story of international art sensation Keith Haring.

Meet Keith Haring's art dealer, famous for defacing Picasso
S34 Ep9 | 2m 48s

Keith Haring's choice for an art dealer was known for defacing a famous Picasso painting.

Keith Haring's brush with celebrity culture
S34 Ep9 | 1m 11s

As Keith Haring became more famous, he got to know the biggest celebrities of the era.

Laura Ingalls Wilder: Prairie to Page trailer
S34 Ep7 | 3m 26s

A look at the unlikely author whose fiction helped shape American ideas of the frontier.

The letter from NY that changed Laura Ingalls Wilder's life
S34 Ep7 | 1m 49s

The news, at age 64, from a New York editor was unexpected for Laura Ingalls Wilder.

How the logs of the "Little House" cabin were stolen
S34 Ep7 | 2m 8s

How the logs that Charles Ingalls used for the little house belonged to Osage Indians.

Disaster was looming when the Ingalls moved to Minnesota
S34 Ep7 | 2m 14s

Disaster struck with the arrival of the Rocky Mountain locust invasion of 1875.

The word that Laura refused to say in her wedding vows
S34 Ep7 | 3m 35s

Laura Ingalls' courtship with Almanzo Wilder led to a unique wedding ceremony.

Until she was an author, money was a struggle for Wilder
S34 Ep7 | 2m 20s

Until she became a best-selling author, making ends meet was a struggle.

The secret mother-daughter collaboration on “Little House”
S34 Ep7 | 4m 6s

Recent scholarship has shed light on this secret collaboration.

Roxane Gay and others on racist “Little House” depictions
S34 Ep7 | 2m 23s

Roxane Gay, Louise Erdrich and others discuss racist depictions in Wilder’s books.

American Masters: Decoding Watson Trailer
S33 Ep1 | 2m 54s

Scientist James Watson, the man behind the Double Helix, confronts his complex legacy.

Demystifying DNA Structure
S33 Ep1 | 2m 18s

Scientists explain how DNA’s double helix structure makes each of us genetically distinct.

DNA Discoveries Before Watson and Crick
S33 Ep1 | 3m

Watson and Crick discovered DNA’s structure, but other scientists paved the way for them.

James Watson on X-ray crystallographer Rosalind Franklin
S33 Ep1 | 2m 36s

Rosalind Franklin’s work contributed to Watson and Crick’s discovery of DNA’s structure.

Sammy Davis, Jr.: I’ve Gotta Be Me Trailer
S33 Ep2 | 2m 36s

The first major film documentary of the life and art of entertainer Sammy Davis Jr.

Sammy Davis, Jr. on His Greatest Fear
S33 Ep2 | 2m 10s

Sammy Davis, Jr. reveals why “Mr. Bojangles” hit so close to home.

Norman Lear on how Sammy Davis, Jr. Broke Barriers on TV
S33 Ep2 | 1m 59s

Norman Lear discusses Sammy Davis, Jr.’s groundbreaking guest appearance on All in the Fam

Sammy Davis, Jr.'s Close Call with Death
S33 Ep2 | 2m 11s

The car accident that forced Sammy Davis, Jr. to reevaluate his life.

Charley Pride: I’m Just Me Preview
S33 Ep3 | 33s

Follow the country music superstar’s journey from segregated Mississippi to Nashville.

Charley Pride: I’m Just Me Trailer
S33 Ep3 | 1m 43s

Follow the country music superstar’s amazing journey from Mississippi to Nashville.

Holly Near: Singing for Our Lives Trailer
S33 Ep4 | 1m 49s

Holly Near’s music and life story illustrate how songs can have power.

Holly Near on the story behind "Singing For Our Lives"
S33 Ep4 | 2m 49s

Holly Near shares the story behind her anthem for the LGBTQ movement, "Singing For Our L

Jane Fonda and Gloria Steinem on Holly Near
S33 Ep4 | 3m 12s

Holly Near on the inspiration behind "I Am Willing".

Joseph Pulitzer: Voice of the People Preview
S33 Ep5 | 2m 14s

Discover the man behind the Pulitzer Prizes.

The Spanish-American War and Yellow Journalism
S33 Ep5 | 1m 3s

How Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst crossed the line into "yellow journalism."

Joseph Pulitzer's and the Brooklyn Bridge
S33 Ep5 | 2m 31s

How Joseph Pulitzer challenged the one-penny pedestrian toll on the Brooklyn Bridge.

Garry Winogrand: All Things are Photographable Preview
S33 Ep6 | 1m 58s

Garry Winogrand turned spontaneous street photos into high art in 1960s-70s America.

Garry Winogrand's Early Career
S33 Ep6 | 1m 35s

Garry Winogrand got his start as a photojournalist before becoming a fine art photographer

The Exhibition that Changed Modern Photography
S33 Ep6 | 1m 57s

The exhibition that established Garry Winogrand as an influential figure in photography.

Garry Winogrand's "Public Relations" Project
S33 Ep6 | 1m 33s

Why "Public Relations" is considered to be at the cusp of postmodernism.

Terrence McNally: Every Act of Life Preview
S33 Ep8 | 2m 20s

The documentary that traces Terrance McNally’s personal and professional successes.

Edie Falco on "Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune."
S33 Ep8 | 1m 58s

Edie Falco opens up about her experience in "Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune."

Rita Moreno on Terrence McNally, plus Steinbeck's advice
S33 Ep8 | 1m 34s

How Rita Moreno and John Steinbeck are connected to Terrence McNally.

Robert Shaw – Man of Many Voices
S33 Ep7 | 2m 43s

Follow the journey of one of the greatest choral music conductors, Robert Shaw.

Robert Shaw Was an Early Champion of Civil Rights
S33 Ep7 | 2m 7s

The story behind the Integrated Robert Shaw Chorale.

Choral Music Conductor Robert Shaw Was Self-Taught
S33 Ep7 | 1m 59s

Despite a lack of formal training, Shaw inspired generations of musicians.

In Memoriam: Harold Prince
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Hal Prince talks about the intense collaborative nature of the musical form.

Worlds of Ursula K. Le Guin Preview
S33 Ep9 | 2m 17s

Explore the legacy of the feminist author who transformed U.S. literature with her science

Learn About Ursula K. Le Guin's Predecessor to Harry Potter
S33 Ep9 | 2m 45s

Explore the magical world Ursula K. Le Guin created in fantasy novel A Wizard of Earthsea.

Ursula K. Le Guin's Passionate Acceptance Speech
S33 Ep9 | 1m 58s

Watch the acceptance speech that shook the literary world.

Inside Look | Raúl Juliá
S33 Ep10 | 2m 5s

Get an inside look at Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage from American Masters and VOCES.

Rita Moreno & Edward James Olmos on the discrimination
S33 Ep10 | 2m 6s

Despite Raúl Juliá's talents, opportunities for Latino actors were scarce.

Raúl Juliá and Meryl Streep Go Head-to-Head
S33 Ep10 | 3m

Raúl Juliá and Meryl Streep mesmerize in the 1978 production of The Taming of the Shrew.

Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage Preview
S33 Ep10 | 1m 1s

Explore the life of a versatile Puerto Rican actor whose performances shook the world.

Ben DeJesus Sheds Light on Latino Stories
S33 Ep10 | 1m 50s

Director Ben DeJesus discusses the importance of Raúl Juliá's story and cultural impact.

Edward James Olmos on Raúl Juliá
S33 Ep10 | 1m 37s

Edward James Olmos recalls watching Raúl Juliá perform Shakespeare on tabletops.

How Raúl Juliá Influenced Esai Morales
S33 Ep10 | 1m 3s

Morales reflects on Raúl Juliá's craft and discipline as an actor.

How Raúl Juliá got his sister into Studio 54
S33 Ep10 | 1m 27s

Maria Eugenia Juliá talks about trying to get into Studio 54 with "Raúl from Dracula."

Rothko: Pictures Must Be Miraculous Preview
S33 Ep11 | 30s

Discover the art world giant whose color fields changed art history and now fetch millions

Why Mark Rothko Came to America
S33 Ep11 | 2m 42s

Learn why Rothko's family emigrated from Russia to the United States.

How Abstract Expressionism Changed American Art
S33 Ep11 | 1m 57s

See how Abstract Expressionism shifted the center of the art world from Paris to New York

Mark Rothko and Adolph Gottlieb on Creating Abstract Art
S33 Ep11 | 1m 22s

How Mark Rothko and Adoph Gottlieb responded to The New York Times.

Words From a Bear | Trailer
S33 Ep12 | 29s

Delve into the enigmatic life of Pulitzer Prize-winning author and poet N. Scott Momaday

The First Native American to Win the Pulitzer
S33 Ep12 | 2m 43s

Jeff Bridges, Robert Redford, and others explain the importance of Momaday's writing.

Indigenous Groups at the Forefront of Climate Action
S33 Ep12 | 1m 52s

N. Scott Momaday discusses the Native American tradition of protecting our planet.

How N. Scott Momaday Connected with his Kiowa Ancestry
S33 Ep12 | 1m 16s

On his horse, N. Scott Momaday used his imagination to connect with his Kiowa ancestors.

American Masters has been nominated for an Emmy®!
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Nominated for “Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series” at the 72nd Annual Emmys.

Sammy Davis, Jr.: I’ve Gotta Be Me - Trailer
S32 Ep2 | 2m 38s

Sammy Davis, Jr. had a career that was indisputably legendary, dizzying in its scale.

Lorraine Hansberry: Sighted Eyes/Feeling Heart - Trailer
S32 Ep1 | 2m 42s

Explore the life of activist and playwright Lorraine Hansberry.

The Groundbreaking Broadway Casting of "A Raisin in the Sun"
S32 Ep1 | 3m

Sidney Poitier, Lloyd Richard and Ruby Dee reflect on casting for "A Raisin in the Sun."

Lorraine Hansberry on being young, gifted and black
S32 Ep1 | 1m 41s

Lorraine Hansberry encourages young writers to represent their community in their work.

Lorraine Hansberry speaks out against injustice
S32 Ep1 | 2m 3s

Lorraine Hansberry speaks out with "sighted eyes and feeling heart" against injustice.

Lorraine Hansberry's Inspiration for "A Raisin in the Sun"
S32 Ep1 | 2m 29s

Learn about the process that led Lorraine Hansberry to write her groundbreaking play.

Itzhak in theaters March 9 in New York City
S32 Ep9 | 1m 58s

An enchanting documentary featuring the sublime musician Itzhak Perlman.

Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story - Trailer
S32 Ep3 | 1m 13s

How Hollywood film star Hedy Lamarr’s true legacy is that of a technological trailblazer.

Hedy Lamarr and Howard Hughes' Relationship
S32 Ep3 | 2m 41s

Hedy Lamarr and Howard Hughes' relationship was built on a love of invention.

Interview with Director Alexandra Dean
S32 Ep3 | 3m 23s

Director Alexandra Dean shares all of her Hedy Lamarr memorabilia.

It's Hedley!
S32 Ep3 | 2m 3s

Mel Brooks explains how he came up with "Hedley" Lamarr.

Journalist Unearths Audio Taped Hedy Interviews
S32 Ep3 | 1m 47s

Journalist Fleming Meeks unearths never-before-heard audio tapes of Hedy Lamarr.

Actress Gillian Jacobs on Hedy Lamarr
S32 Ep3 | 1m 53s

Gillian Jacobs on how she first learned about Hedy and the importance of women in STEM.

Frequency Hopping
S32 Ep3 | 2m 20s

The breakdown behind Hedy Lamarr's frequency hopping technology.

Ted Williams - Trailer
S32 Ep4 | 2m 4s

Ted Williams: "The Greatest Hitter Who Ever Lived"

Joe DiMaggio and Ted Williams' Friendship (Outtake)
S32 Ep4 | 1m 1s

A closer look at Joe DiMaggio and Ted Williams' healthy feud.

The Mythology of Ted Williams
S32 Ep4 | 1m 38s

Ted Williams was "electric," "a baseball god" and his swing was "a work of art."

Ted Williams in Korea
S32 Ep4 | 1m 25s

Ted Williams' miraculous crash landing during the Korean War

The Science of Hitting
S32 Ep4 | 1m 20s

Ted Williams breaks down the perfect hit in his book, "The Science of Hitting."

Ted Williams' Heart of Gold
S32 Ep4 | 2m

Ted Williams was a hero to millions of children suffering from cancer.

Never Before Seen Home Run Footage
S32 Ep4 | 2m 36s

Watch never before seen footage of Ted Williams' last home run.

Elizabeth Murray Trailer
S32 Ep6 | 1m 4s

An intimate portrait of maverick painter and printmaker Elizabeth Murray.

Eva Hesse Trailer
S32 Ep5 | 1m 43s

Meet one of the few women recognized as central to the 70's New York art scene.

Why Eva Hesse Felt Like a Misfit
S32 Ep5 | 1m 8s

Eva Hesse on what makes a true artist.

Eva Hesse on Painting
S32 Ep5 | 1m 59s

Eva Hesse on painting against every rule.

Andrew Wyeth Trailer
S32 Ep7 | 1m 36s

Wyeth tells the story of one of America’s most popular, but least understood, artists.

Andrew Wyeth on "Christina's World"
S32 Ep7 | 2m

The story behind Andrew Wyeth's iconic "Christina's World."

Elizabeth Murray on Using Bold Colors
S32 Ep6 | 1m 46s

How Elizabeth Murray made abstraction personal in her art.

Andrew Wyeth on Visiting the Kuerner Farm
S32 Ep7 | 1m 45s

See the Kuerner farm, a magical place for Andrew Wyeth.

Elizabeth Murray on Being an Artist and Mother
S32 Ep6 | 1m 53s

Elizabeth Murray designed a unique life for herself.

Interview with Director Kristi Zea
S32 Ep6 | 8m 33s

Interview with Director Kristi Zea.

Jean-Michel Basquiat Trailer
S32 Ep8 | 3m 40s

He lived fast, died young and created thousands of drawings and paintings.

Basquiat and Warhol's Portrait
S32 Ep8 | 1m 58s

How Basquiat amazed Andy Warhol with a portrait.

Basquiat's Childhood Accident
S32 Ep8 | 1m 27s

On Jean-Michel's first and most vivid childhood memory.

Itzhak Trailer
S32 Ep9 | 2m 1s

An intimate look at the extraordinary life and career of violinist Itzhak Perlman.

Itzhak Perlman Plays "Theme From Schindler’s List"
S32 Ep9 | 2m 57s

Violinist Itzhak Perlman plays "Theme From Schindler’s List"

Itzhak Perlman and Alan Alda’s Friendship
S32 Ep9 | 3m 16s

Itzhak Perlman and Alan Alda on life, food and more.

By Sidney Lumet - Trailer
S31 Ep1 | 2m

Explore the socially conscious work of the director of “12 Angry Men” and “Network."

Sidney Lumet on "Dog Day Afternoon"
S31 Ep1 | 1m 3s

Sidney Lumet describes the characters and the narrative drive behind "Dog Day Afternoon."

Lumet Talks About Network
S31 Ep1 | 3m 36s

Sidney Lumet discusses his work on the film "Network"

Sidney Lumet Recalls Working with Katharine Hepburn
S31 Ep1 | 2m 36s

Sidney Lumet speaks about his work with Katharine Hepburn.

Sidney Lumet Recalls Working with Walter Cronkite
S31 Ep1 | 2m 48s

Sidney Lumet speaks about his work adapting the radio show "You Are There" for television.

Lumet On Blacklisting
S31 Ep1 | 3m 19s

Sidney Lumet describes his work on "Tragedy in a Temporary Town"

Lumet's Motivation for Making "12 Angry Men"
S31 Ep1 | 59s

Sidney Lumet describes his motivations for making the movie "12 Angry Men"

See Behind the Scenes of Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise
S31 Ep2 | 3m 57s

Bob Hercules and Rita Coburn-Whack share the inspiration and process behind their film.

Louis Gossett Jr. shares a story about his great-grandmother
S31 Ep2 | 32s

Louis Gossett Jr. shares a story about his great-grandmother.

Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise - Trailer
S31 Ep2 | 2m 38s

Maya Angelou gave people the freedom to think about their history in a way they never had.

Maya Angelou & James Baldwin
S31 Ep2 | 1m 30s

“Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise” Film Excerpt: Maya Angelou & James Baldwin

Maya Angelou On Teaching
S31 Ep2 | 2m 13s

Maya Angelou speaks about her work as a teacher and what she shares with her students.

Behind the Scenes: Common, Rita Coburn-Whack & Maya Angelou
S31 Ep2 | 1m 37s

Rita Coburn-Whack originally introduced Maya Angelou and Common.

See Maya Angelou's early performances in the Bay Area
S31 Ep2 | 59s

Maya Angelou transitioned from dancing to singing early in her career.

Learn why Maya Angelou signed with Porgy and Bess
S31 Ep2 | 57s

Dr. Maya Angelou started her career singing and dancing in San Francisco.

Go behind the scenes with John Singleton
S31 Ep2 | 1m 30s

John Singleton shares why he believes Dr. Angelou's story is so important.

Learn about Norman Lear's friendship with Dr. Maya Angelou
S31 Ep2 | 2m 2s

Learn how Norman Lear struck up a friendship with Dr. Maya Angelou.

Dr. Maya Angelou's Inspiration and Poetry
S31 Ep2 | 3m 53s

Learn how Dr. Maya Angelou began writing and reading poetry as a child.

Hear how Maya Angelou met Tupac Shakur for the first time
S31 Ep2 | 1m 52s

Without realizing it, Maya Angelou met Tupac Shakur.

Maya Angelou's missed opportunity to work with Pearl Bailey
S31 Ep2 | 1m 26s

Maya Angelou nearly had an opportunity early in her career to work with Pearl Bailey.

Listen to Dr. Maya Angelou's take on creative writing
S31 Ep2 | 49s

Dr. Maya Angelou describes the challenges she faced as a writer.

Explore the friendship between Maya Angelou and Malcolm X
S31 Ep2 | 2m 4s

While Maya Angelou was living in Ghana, she met and began working with Malcolm X.

Dr. Angelou's inauguration poem for President Bill Clinton
S31 Ep2 | 2m 10s

Bill Clinton decided to have a poet read at his inauguration: Dr. Maya Angelou.

PBS Previews: Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise
S31 Ep2 | 2m

A behind-the-scenes look at American Masters - Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise

PBS Previews: Patsy Cline
S31 Ep3 | 1m 45s

Producer and director Barbara Hall talks about the inspiration behind "Patsy Cline."

Patsy Cline: Trailer
S31 Ep3 |

Patsy Cline defined modern country music with singular talent and heart?wrenching depth.

How Patsy Cline balanced home life and commercial success
S31 Ep3 | 1m 15s

Despite a rigorous performing schedule, Patsy Cline continued to manage her household.

Learn how Patsy Cline broke social norms in the '50s
S31 Ep3 | 1m 32s

Cline worked hard and broke social norms, wearing men's pants and bright red lipstick.

Hear how Patsy Cline met her husband, Charlie Dick.
S31 Ep3 | 2m

Patsy Cline and Charlie Dick met as young, talented musicians from working-class families.

How a car crash nearly ended Patsy Cline's career
S31 Ep3 | 1m 7s

At 29 years old Patsy Cline was almost killed in a head-on car collision.

Learn about Patsy Cline's first record deal
S31 Ep3 | 1m 16s

Under Patsy Cline's first contract, she was paid half the industry standard.

Learn which Patsy Cline songs inspire Reba McEntire
S31 Ep3 | 1m 31s

Patsy Cline songs like "Sweet Dreams" still inspire Reba McEntire today.

How Patsy Cline overcame the good ol' boys club
S31 Ep3 | 1m 20s

When Patsy Cline began working in country music, female headliners were rare.

Listen to how Patsy Cline "fibbed" to perform on CBS
S31 Ep3 | 2m 9s

How Patsy Cline fibbed in order to get onto Arthur Godfrey's CBS show to perform live.

The tension between Patsy Cline and Jimmy Dean
S31 Ep3 | 36s

Bill Anderson on the "not quite oil-and-water" relationship between Cline and Dean.

Alan Stoker shares some insight on Patsy Cline's work
S31 Ep3 | 1m 16s

Alan Stoker talks about Patsy's gift as a singer and an artist.

Patsy Cline: Filmmaker Interview
S31 Ep3 | 11m 16s

Filmmaker Barbara Hall comments on the making of the film, "Patsy Cline."

Learn Jacques Pépin's famous omelet techniques
S31 Ep5 | 5m 52s

Jacques Pépin shares two different techniques for making the perfect omelet.

José Andrés shares his first encounter with Jacques Pépin
S31 Ep5 | 3m 17s

Chef and restaurateur José Andrés talks about his first encounter with Jacques Pépin.

Duff Goldman remembers his first James Beard recipe
S31 Ep4 | 1m 16s

Baltimore-based Pastry Chef Duff Goldman shares his first James Beard memory.

PBS Previews | James Beard: America's First Foodie
S31 Ep4 | 1m 30s

Today’s American food movement can be traced back to one man: James Beard.

Women in Jacques Pépin's life were entrepreneurs and chefs
S31 Ep5 | 24s

Iconic chef and teacher Jacques Pépin shares his Inspiring Woman - his mother.

How Jacques Pépin met his wife, Gloria
S31 Ep5 | 3m 13s

Gloria shares the story of how she met Jacques.

Pépin took de-boning a fish to new heights
S31 Ep5 | 3m 4s

Jacques Pépin truly mastered the art of craft.

Life as a chef, husband and Jacques Pépin's son-in-law
S31 Ep5 | 1m 42s

Rollie Wesen's love story with Claudine Pépin.

James Beard's mother was at the center of Portland's market.
S31 Ep4 | 3m

James Beard's mother was at the center of Portland's market culture.

James Beard as a Gastronomic Gigolo
S31 Ep4 | 1m 31s

James Beard began cooking and entertaining when his savings ran low as a young man.

How James Beard pioneered the farm-to-table movement
S31 Ep4 | 4m 25s

James Beard was one of the pioneers of clean cooking.

How Jacques Pépin's "La Technique" changed modern cooking
S31 Ep5 | 2m 47s

In 1976, Jacques Pépin published a groundbreaking new book: a cookbook without recipes.

Explore the advent of Food Television with James Beard
S31 Ep4 | 4m 4s

James Beard played a key role in the very first food shows on television.

Insight into James Beard's life as a gay man
S31 Ep4 | 2m 39s

When sexuality was not openly discussed, James Beard was comfortable, honest and open.

Alice Waters remembers her early friendship with James Beard
S31 Ep4 | 1m 18s

Alice Waters recalls a party early in her friendship with James Beard.

Discovered the doll designed to look like James Beard
S31 Ep4 | 1m 28s

Caroline Stuart discovered a doll that was designed to look like James Beard.

Chris Cosentino shares how he discovered James Beard's work
S31 Ep4 | 1m 11s

Chris Cosentino shares the surprising story of how he discovered James Beard's work.

PBS Previews | American Masters presents A Chef's Flight
S31 Ep4 | 1m

Executive Producer Michael Kantor comments on "A Chef's Flight."

PBS Previews | Jacques Pépin: The Art of Craft
S31 Ep5 | 1m

Jacques Pépin is known as a kitchen supernova.

Richard Linklater: Dream is Destiny - Trailer
S31 Ep6 | 38s

Learn about Richard Linklater, the filmmaker behind Dazed and Confused, Boyhood, and more.

Richard Linklater's Roots with the Austin Film Society
S31 Ep6 | 2m 4s

Because of Linklater's unstoppable energy, the Austin Film Society was born.

Watching "Boyhood" Come to Life
S31 Ep6 | 2m 38s

Richard Linklater and the cast of "Boyhood" discuss how the film developed over time.

Making "School of Rock" with Richard Linklater
S31 Ep6 | 2m 30s

Jack Black and Richard Linklater talk about the making of "School of Rock"

Why Linklater's "Waking Life" was a groundbreaking film
S31 Ep6 | 1m 58s

Waking Life introduced a new, low-budget way for Richard Linklater to make his films.

Matthew McConaughey on Richard Linklater as a Director
S31 Ep6 | 2m 17s

Matthew McConaughey talks about Richard Linklater's ability to capture authentic moments.

Why Richard Linklater makes films about time
S31 Ep6 | 3m 7s

Ellar Coltrane on Linklater's focus on time and his effort to make films about real people

Linklater and Matthew McConaughey on "Dazed and Confused"
S31 Ep6 | 2m 47s

Linklater and Matthew McConaughey talk about "Dazed and Confused."

Bringing a film to life with "Everybody Wants Some"
S31 Ep6 | 2m 23s

Visit the set of "Everybody Wants Some" and see Linklaters direction and strategy.

Richard Linklater's process behind "Everybody Wants Some"
S31 Ep6 | 2m 41s

Take a look behind the scenes of "Everybody Wants Some."

Glenn Powell talks about Linklater's creativity and humility
S31 Ep6 | 1m 38s

Glenn Powell describes the autonomy and creativity Linklater gives actors.

Tyrus - Trailer
S31 Ep7 | 2m 24s

Tyrus Wong's pioneering artwork led to iconic works like Bambi and Rebel Without a Cause.

Tyrus Wong's atmospheric work gave "Bambi" its unique style
S31 Ep7 | 1m 10s

Tyrus Wong's lighting and creative use of color gave "Bambi" its impressionistic style.

Tyrus Wong's detention as a new immigrant
S31 Ep7 | 57s

As a child, Tyrus Wong was detained at the U.S. border for a month during his immigration.

Tyrus Wong at the advent of Chinese Modern home decor
S31 Ep7 | 1m 23s

Tyrus Wong's skillful, inspired painting made its way across America through home decor.

See Tyrus Wong's work in classic Warner Bros. movies
S31 Ep7 | 1m 8s

After leaving Disney, Tyrus Wong joined Warner Bros., illustrating for thousands of films.

How Tyrus Wong got the job to animate Bambi
S31 Ep7 | 1m 18s

When a supervisor noticed Tyrus Wong's work, he was asked to paint for the film "Bambi"

How Tyrus Wong influenced the makers of "The Dam Keeper"
S31 Ep7 | 9m 53s

Robert Kondo and Dice Tsutsumi discuss how Wong influenced them.

Tyrus Wong revisits Angel Island
S31 Ep7 | 1m 56s

Tyrus Wong revisits Angel Island, where he was held as a child during immigration.

Edgar Allan Poe: Buried Alive - Trailer
S31 Ep8 | 3m 5s

Discover the real story of the notorious author, starring Denis O’Hare as Edgar Allan Poe.

Behind the scenes of "Edgar Allan Poe: Buried Alive"
S31 Ep8 | 2m

Actor Denis O'Hare and American Masters Executive Producer Michael Kantor discuss the film

The fake news behind Edgar Allan Poe's reputation
S31 Ep8 | 2m 35s

Rufus Griswold, Poe's rival, wrote the obituary that cast him as a lunatic and a madman.

Experience Poe's dramatic readings of "The Raven"
S31 Ep8 | 3m 1s

After Poe released "The Raven," he became famous for his dramatic readings of the poem.

Denis O'Hare brings to life "The Man of the Crowd"
S31 Ep8 | 59s

"There are some secrets which do not permit themselves to be told..."

The Deaths of the Women in Poe's Life
S31 Ep8 | 1m 53s

Throughout his life, Edgar Allan Poe lost most of the women he loved.

Denis O'Hare on Becoming Poe
S31 Ep8 | 1m 39s

Denis O'Hare discusses preparing for the role of Edgar Allan Poe.

Mash-up: Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven"
S31 Ep8 | 8m 13s

Listen to a compilation of Edgar Allan Poe's famous poem "The Raven"

See inside the mind of a ranting and raving Edgar Allan Poe
S31 Ep8 | 34s

Denis O'Hare embodies the caricature of a nervous, ranting and raving Poe.

Filmmaker Roger Corman on "The Fall of the House of Usher"
S31 Ep8 | 58s

Roger Corman's success making "The Fall of the House of Usher" led to a "cyle of Poe"

How Filmmaker Roger Corman brought Poe to the big screen
S31 Ep8 | 45s

Roger Corman discusses some of the challenges he faced in bringing Poe's stories to life.

Filmmaker Roger Corman's dream-like world of Edgar Allan Poe
S31 Ep8 | 3m 15s

In adapting Poe's work for cinema, Roger Corman wanted to emphasize the unconscious mind.

Edgar Allan Poe: The Five Biggest Myths About Poe
S31 Ep8 | 2m 6s

How well do you know Edgar Allan Poe? See if you can separate fact from fiction.

Garrison Keillor reads Edgar Allan Poe's "Annabel Lee"
S31 Ep8 | 2m 10s

Author, radio host and American Master Garrison Keillor reads Edgar Allan Poe's "Annabel

The story of Wally Coberg
S31 Ep8 | 4m 46s

Filmmaker Eric Stange tells the story of Wally Coberg.

Hear the story of Edgar Allan Poe's only novel
S31 Ep8 | 2m

Edgar Allan Poe's only novel was not well received and is still debated today.

This Is Bob Hope... Trailer
S31 Ep10 | 56s

Explore the entertainer’s life with unprecedented access to his personal archives.

Bob Hope, a model for public service in Hollywood
S31 Ep10 | 2m 50s

Hope's commitment to philanthropy changed Hollywood's view on the responsibility of fame.

Learn how Bob Hope came up with his iconic standup routines
S31 Ep10 | 1m 4s

Bob Hope's fast-paced and improvisational comedic style was groundbreaking.

How Bob Hope transformed monologue misfires
S31 Ep10 | 1m 39s

Bob Hope was known for his off-the-cuff comedic style and quick wit.

Five Reasons Bob Hope is a Comedic Genius
S31 Ep10 | 1m 58s

Get to know Bob Hope in this short video highlighting his incredible career.

Mike Nichols and "The Graduate"
S30 Ep1 | 1m 17s

Mike Nichols won an Academy Award for directing "The Graduate," his second film.

Mike Nichols' Laugh
S30 Ep1 | 47s

Stars of theater and film remember Mike Nichols' famous, uncontrollable laughter.

Mike Nichols: An American Master - Preview
S30 Ep1 | 39s

The late, great director (The Graduate, Angels in America) discusses his 50-year career.

Mike Nichols: Interview with Producer Julian Schlossberg
S30 Ep1 | 5m 2s

The producer of Mike Nichols: An American Master describes working with Nichols.

Meryl Streep Interview: Working with Director Mike Nichols
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Meryl Streep does a funny imitation of Nichols while describing working on films with him.

B.B. King: The Life of Riley - Trailer
S30 Ep2 | 2m 23s

B.B. King, born Riley B. King, was one of the most celebrated blues musicians of all time.

B.B. King's Distinctive Guitar Playing
S30 Ep2 | 1m 33s

One note is all it takes to recognize the great guitar playing of B.B. King.

B.B. King's Start in Memphis: WDIA Radio
S30 Ep2 | 1m 19s

B.B. King tells the story of how his jingle got him a radio gig at WDIA in Memphis, TN.

B.B. King's Funeral Procession
S30 Ep2 | 6m 11s

See King's funeral procession, from Memphis, TN, to his resting place in Indianola, MS.

Making B.B. King: The Life of Riley - Director Interview
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Jon Brewer describes how the first documentary on B.B. King came to be.

The Making of Carole King's Album "Tapestry"
S30 Ep3 | 2m 24s

How Carole King recorded "Tapestry" with producer Lou Adler and other music legends.

Carole King: Natural Woman - Trailer
S30 Ep3 | 2m 43s

King tells her story in a new documentary with previously unseen and rare performances.

Carole King: A Teenage Songwriter in the Music Business
S30 Ep3 | 2m 53s

Carole King began getting paid for her songs when she was 16 years old.

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
S30 Ep3 |

Carole King didn't want a musical about her until she read the book by Douglas McGrath.

Carole King (You Make Me Feel Like A) Natural Woman - Live
S30 Ep3 | 3m 45s

A never-before-seen clip of Carole King singing her song at the piano, recorded in 1982.

Fats Domino and The Birth of Rock 'n' Roll - Preview
S30 Ep4 | 37s

How Fats Domino’s brand of New Orleans rhythm & blues morphed into rock 'n' roll.

Fats Domino of New Orleans, the Music Mecca
S30 Ep4 | 2m 11s

Fats Domino, born and raised in New Orleans, was surrounded by music.

Fats Domino Concerts: Riots and Rock n' Roll
S30 Ep4 | 1m 55s

There were major riots at Domino's concerts in the 1950s, not just because of integration.

Fats Domino Filmmaker Joe Lauro on Making the Documentary
S30 Ep4 | 8m 11s

The director of Fats Domino and The Birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll shares how the film got made.

Fats Domino: I'm Ready, Performed with The Byrds, 1971
S30 Ep4 | 2m 59s

An outtake from Fats Domino and The Birth of Rock 'n' Roll: Domino and The Byrds

Dave Bartholomew, Longtime Collaborator of Fats Domino
S30 Ep4 | 5m 25s

Dave Bartholomew of New Orleans: songwriter, bandleader, producer, trumpeter. Outtake.

Loretta Lynn: Still a Mountain Girl - Trailer
S30 Ep5 | 2m 47s

"The Queen of Country Music” is still going strong after more than 50 years of music.

Loretta Lynn and Conway Twitty
S30 Ep5 | 2m 59s

Lynn, Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood talk about Lynn's hit partnership with Twitty.

Loretta Lynn's Gowns
S30 Ep5 |

Loretta Lynn's personal designer shows two of her gowns displayed in her museum.

Loretta Lynn Wrote for Women. Her Song "The Pill."
S30 Ep5 | 2m 15s

Loretta Lynn, Sissy Spacek and Sheryl Crow on Lynn's work and her song, "The Pill."

Loretta Lynn: Lyricist and Songwriter
S30 Ep5 | 2m 33s

Sheryl Crow and Jack White talk about Loretta Lynn’s talent as a lyricist and songwriter.

Why Loretta Lynn Wrote "You Ain't Woman Enough"
S30 Ep5 | 1m 14s

Loretta Lynn wrote the song after hearing the plight of a young fan worried about a rival.

Dick Cavett on Janis Joplin’s Influence
S30 Ep6 | 5m 6s

Dick Cavett describes Janis Joplin’s influence on his show and their relationship.

Letter Home Reveals Janis’ Greatest Ambition
S30 Ep6 | 54s

Janis' letter home reveals struggles and desires toward the end of her life.

Merle Keeps You On Your Toes
S30 Ep6 | 3m 12s

Band members of The Strangers talk about performing with Merle Haggard, often unprepared.

Why Janis Joplin left Big Brother & the Holding Company
S30 Ep6 | 33s

Why Janis Joplin left Big Brother & the Holding Company

Director Amy Berg Brings Janis Back to Life
S30 Ep6 | 1m 30s

Director Amy Berg talks about bringing Janis Joplin back to life in her documentary.

Chan Marshall Talks About Voicing Janis Joplin's Letters
S30 Ep6 | 1m 25s

Chan Marshall Talks About Voicing Janis Joplin's Letters

Janis Joplin's former lover: "She set me free"
S30 Ep6 | 1m 11s

Janis Joplin's former lover, David Niehaus, remembers his relationship with Janis.

P!nk, Melissa Etheridge, Juliette Lewis can relate to Janis
S30 Ep6 | 53s

P!nk, Melissa Etheridge, Juliette Lewis can relate to Janis Joplin.

Janis: Little Girl Blue - Trailer
S30 Ep6 | 1m 19s

Janis Joplin thrilled audiences and blazed new creative trails before her death at age 27.

How Janis Joplin Made the Hell's Angels Get Her Groceries
S30 Ep6 | 58s

How Janis Joplin Made the Hell's Angels Get Her Groceries

How the Highwaymen Became Family in Montreux
S30 Ep7 | 1m 2s

How the Highwaymen Became Family in Montreux

How Waylon Jennings Started the Outlaw Movement
S30 Ep7 |

How Waylon Jennings started and defined the outlaw movement in country music.

Filmmaker Jim Brown: The Highwaymen Had a Message
S30 Ep7 | 47s

Director and producer Jim Brown talks about the making of The Highwaymen documentary.

The Havoc Behind 'The Highwayman' Music Video
S30 Ep7 | 2m 1s

How The Highwayman music video caused a massive havoc at the Glen Canyon Bridge

How Kris Kristofferson Convinced Cash to Record His Songs
S30 Ep7 | 1m 3s

How did Kris Kristofferson convince Johnny Cash to record his songs?

Willie Nelson Sings 'Always On My Mind' at Nassau Coliseum
S30 Ep7 | 2m 33s

Concert footage of Willie Nelson Sings "Always On My Mind" at Nassau Coliseum in 1990.

The Highwaymen: Friends Till the End - Promo
S30 Ep7 | 2m 32s

The story behind the pioneering outlaw country music supergroup.

The Highwaymen: 'The Mount Rushmore of Country Music'
S30 Ep7 | 3m 16s

Find out why The Highwaymen were often called "The Mount Rushmore of Country Music."

Norman Lear's "Maude" on Tough Issues
S30 Ep8 | 31s

The groundbreaking show "Maude" addressed women's issues, like abortion, head-on.

Norman Lear on Network Censorship
S30 Ep8 | 1m 23s

In his prolific career, Norman Lear often found himself arguing with network censors.

Norman Lear's Psychiatrist
S30 Ep8 | 1m 51s

A conversation with his psychiatrist helps Norman decide to sell syndication rights.

Norman Lear on Legacy
S30 Ep8 | 27s

Norman Lear discusses his work and legacy.

Norman Lear - All in The Family Disclaimer
S30 Ep8 | 57s

Norman Lear's controversial work led to a disclaimer from CBS.

Norman Lear on the Red Carpet
S30 Ep8 |

Norman Lear at the red carpet premiere of "Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You."

Norman Lear and Inspiration from The Jeffersons
S30 Ep8 | 2m 12s

Commentary and discussion on Norman Lear's legacy.

Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You - Trailer
S30 Ep8 | 2m 24s

Trailer for the American Masters film Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You.

Rob Reiner on "All in the Family" Success
S30 Ep8 | 51s

Rob Reiner talks about the series' 8-season run.

Phil Rosenthal Discusses Norman Lear's Impact
S30 Ep8 | 1m 9s

Phil Rosenthal discusses the changes brought about by "All In the Family."

Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady on Mentorship
S30 Ep8 | 1m 14s

Filmmakers Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady talk about their work as directors and mentors.

Eero Saarinen: The Architect Who Saw the Future - Trailer
S30 Ep9 | 2m 22s

Explore the life of Finnish-American modernist architectural giant Eero Saarinen

Eero and Eliel Saarinen Compete for St. Louis
S30 Ep9 | 1m 44s

Both Eliel and his son, Eero, competed to design a new monument in St. Louis, MO.

Marking Man's Time on Earth at General Motors
S30 Ep9 |

Eero Saarinen exhibited his architectural vision through his design for General Motors.

Reconstructing Eero Saarinen's MIT Chapel
S30 Ep9 | 2m 48s

MIT is renovating their chapel, designed by Eero Saarinen and dedicated in 1955.

Eero Saarinen's Design of the MIT Chapel
S30 Ep9 | 2m 12s

In designing the MIT Chapel, Eero Saarinen aimed to capture a basic spiritual environment.

How Eero Saarinen Imagined the Ingalls Rink at Yale
S30 Ep9 | 1m 53s

Eero Saarinen broke the mold by creating emotionally compelling buildings.

Aline Louchheim and Eero Saarinen
S30 Ep9 | 2m 18s

Aline Louchheim quickly developed a strong relationship with Eero Saarinen.

Eero Saarinen and Aline Louchheim's Shared Ambition
S30 Ep9 | 2m

Eero's relationship with Aline Louchheim and their shared professional ambition bloomed.

Eero Saarinen's Design of the CBS Building in New York City
S30 Ep9 | 1m 34s

The CBS Building, or Black Rock, is an imposing 38-story building of black marble.

Eero Saarinen's Revolutionary Design of the Dulles Airport
S30 Ep9 | 2m 47s

In designing the Dulles International Airport, Eero Saarinen re-imagined a jet-age world.

Eliel and Eero Saarinen's Work on First Christian Church
S30 Ep9 | 1m 2s

The First Christian Church in Columbus, IN, was designed by both Eliel and Eero Saarinen.

Conquering gravity with Saarinen at the TWA Flight Center
S30 Ep9 | 2m 46s

At the TWA flight center, Saarinen tried to "express the drama and excitement of travel."

Eero Saarinen: The Architect Who Saw the Future ~ Making the
S30 Ep9 | 10m 4s

Director Peter Rosen and Director of Photography, ASC, Eric Saarinen, discuss their film.

Remembering Fats Domino
S30 Ep4 | 1m 47s

Fats Domino performs his version of "Blueberry Hill."

James McBride on To Kill a Mockingbird
S29 Ep5 | 3m 29s

McBride reflects on Harper Lee's subtle activism and the role of writers in civil rights

Mark Childress on To Kill a Mockingbird
S29 Ep5 | 2m 37s

Childress explains how the character Scout had a radical viewpoint in the segregated south

Richard Russo on To Kill a Mockingbird
S29 Ep5 | 3m 34s

The Pulitzer Prize winning author discusses the impact of Harper Lee's characters

Wally Lamb on To Kill a Mockingbird
S29 Ep5 | 3m 4s

The acclaimed author discusses To Kill a Mockingbird as an agent of radical change

Ricky Jay: Deceptive Practice - Trailer
S29 Ep1 | 2m 20s

The inimitable magician and his mysterious world of sleight-of-hand artists and conjurers.

Sleight of Hand and Three-Card Monte with Ricky Jay
S29 Ep1 | 2m 23s

Ricky Jay demonstrates the three-card monte trick in his one-man show.

Filmmaker Molly Bernstein on Ricky Jay: Deceptive Practice
S29 Ep1 | 4m 26s

The filmmaker's fascination with Ricky Jay led to a film more than a decade in the making.

Season 2015 Overview
30s

The first American Masters magician, plus August Wilson, American Ballet Theatre and more.

Ricky Jay on His Mentor: Charlie Miller
S29 Ep1 | 1m 32s

Jay describes working with Miller "as close to pure joy as anything that I can imagine."

Ricky Jay on Ways of Learning: Books and Teachers
S29 Ep1 | 53s

Though he collects magic books, Jay says the key to learning is from a respected teacher.

Ricky Jay Remembers Mentor Dai Vernon
S29 Ep1 | 3m 41s

Ricky Jay recalls the man he considers one of the greatest sleight-of-hand artists.

Ricky Jay and Art Spiegelman in Conversation
S29 Ep1 | 51m 4s

Art Spiegelman and Ricky Jay in conversation at the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles.

August Wilson: The Ground on Which I Stand
S29 Ep2 | 2m 41s

The first documentary about the Tony- and Pulitzer-winning playwright August Wilson.

Monologue from "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" by August Wilson
S29 Ep2 | 47s

"White folks don’t understand about the blues," says Ma Rainey in August Wilson's play.

Scene from "Fences," a Pulitzer Prize-Winning Play
S29 Ep2 | 1m 2s

August Wilson's "Fences" won a Pulitzer Prize and four Tony Awards in 1987.

Phylicia Rashad Performs "Gem of the Ocean" Aunt Ester Scene
S29 Ep2 | 2m 23s

Rashad performs a scene from August Wilson's play "Gem of the Ocean," as Aunt Ester.

Ruben Santiago-Hudson's Skills for "Seven Guitars" Role
S29 Ep2 | 54s

The actor learned how to play harmonica for his Tony Award-winning role in Seven Guitars.

August Wilson's Youth
S29 Ep2 | 1m 24s

August Wilson describes his love of language and the racism he experienced at school.

August Wilson in Seattle
S29 Ep2 | 1m 57s

August Wilson moved to Seattle in 1990 and lived there for the rest of his life.

August Wilson: The Ground on Which I Stand, Panel Discussion
S29 Ep2 | 33m 31s

Director Sam Pollard moderates a panel at Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture.

Actor James Earl Jones on August Wilson's Plays
S29 Ep2 |

James Earl Jones won a Tony Award in 1987 for his role in August Wilson's "Fences."

Filmmaker Sam Pollard on His August Wilson Documentary
S29 Ep2 | 2m 29s

Director Sam Pollard talks about Wilson's relevance, interviewing actors and more.

Costume Designs for August Wilson Plays
S29 Ep2 | 3m 15s

Constanza Romero shares how she designed costumes for August Wilson's plays.

August Wilson on the Dialogue in His Plays
S29 Ep2 | 1m 38s

August Wilson describes how dialogue comes to him and guides his character development.

Jascha Heifetz: God’s Fiddler Preview
S29 Ep3 | 36s

Discover the violin virtuoso through Itzhak Perlman, students and archival performances.

Jascha Heifetz: God’s Fiddler Promo
S29 Ep3 | 25s

Discover the mysterious violin virtuoso

Jascha Heifetz: Passion in His Playing
S29 Ep3 | 2m 51s

One can hear the passion in Heifetz' violin playing, even if his stance was impassive.

Jascha Heifetz Tests Itzhak Perlman's Skills
S29 Ep3 | 2m 25s

Itzhak Perlman recalls his first encounter with Jascha Heifetz as a teenage student.

Jascha Heifetz: Patriotic Service During World War II
S29 Ep3 | 2m 8s

Violinist Jascha Heifetz toured military bases for the USO during World War II.

Filmmaker Peter Rosen on Key Assets of Jascha Heifetz Film
S29 Ep3 | 5m 34s

Rosen describes key assets that allowed him to make the film and tell a new story.

Jascha Heifetz Lives the Good Life
S29 Ep3 | 58s

"After I came to America, my one aim, it seems, was to enjoy myself," said the violinist.

Jascha Heifetz Concerts for 1923 Japan Earthquake Victims
S29 Ep3 | 1m 23s

In 1923, Heifetz gave concerts for Japanese quake victims, and to raise money for them.

Jascha Heifetz: Estrellita Encore Song
S29 Ep3 | 1m 18s

Jascha Heifetz arranged a popular Mexican song to include in his Mexico City concert.

American Ballet Theatre: A History
S29 Ep4 | 3m 31s

Ric Burns’ documentary on the rich, 75-year history of the preeminent ballet company.

The Choreographers of American Ballet Theatre
S29 Ep4 | 2m 1s

The company was unique since its founding for not being devoted to one choreographer.

The Language of Ballet: French and Fit for a King
S29 Ep4 | 2m 41s

The language of the ballet is in French; it all began in France with King Louis XIV.

Dancer Julie Kent on Beauty and Humanity
S29 Ep4 | 1m 58s

Julie Kent of American Ballet Theatre speaks about beauty and humanity in dance.

How Ballet Dancers Partner and Rehearse
S29 Ep4 |

American Ballet Theatre dancers Gillian Murphy and Marcelo Gomes talk about partnering.

American Ballet Theatre in the Rehearsal Studio
S29 Ep4 | 2m 17s

Artistic Director Kevin McKenzie guides dancers Julie Kent and Ethan Stiefel in a duet.

Misty Copeland, American Ballet Theatre Soloist
S29 Ep4 | 1m 16s

Misty Copeland joined American Ballet Theatre in 2001.

Seeking Perfection in Ballet
S29 Ep4 | 2m 55s

Daniil Simkin of American Ballet Theatre and former dancer Susan Jaffe address perfection.

Ric Burns: Filmmaker Interview on American Ballet Theatre
S29 Ep4 | 10m 3s

Director Ric Burns describes the art and technology of capturing dance on film.

Harper Lee - Preview
S29 Ep5 | 1m 49s

An updated version of Mary McDonagh Murphy’s 2012 film in time for Harper Lee's new book.

To Kill a Mockingbird: Students, Writers and Oprah React
S29 Ep5 | 3m 16s

Students in New York and Alabama, writers and Oprah share their opinions about the novel.

Harper Lee: American Masters. Discovering Go Set a Watchman
S29 Ep5 | 2m 23s

The first two minutes of the newly updated film by Mary McDonagh Murphy.

Harper Lee: From Mockingbird to Watchman
S29 Ep5 | 13m

In an American Masters exclusive, Murphy reports on meeting with Lee on June 30, 2015.

Harper Lee Live Q&A: Joy Brown and Mary McDonagh Murphy
S29 Ep5 | 30m 11s

Questions about Harper Lee, her history and her new novel are answered in a live Q&A.

Althea - Preview
S29 Ep6 | 2m 24s

The story of Althea Gibson, queen of the highly segregated tennis world in the 1950s.

Althea: Race in the Sport of Tennis
S29 Ep6 | 1m 21s

Althea Gibson wasn't concerned with representing her race, she just wanted to play.

Althea Gibson at the West Side Tennis Club in Forest Hills
S29 Ep6 | 1m 49s

Home movies of Althea Gibson practicing at the esteemed club in New York City.

Filmmaker Interview with Rex Miller: Making "Althea"
S29 Ep6 | 2m 45s

A photo Althea Gibson with his mother was the film director's original inspiration.

Pedro E. Guerrero: A Photographer's Journey - Preview
S29 Ep7 | 3m 7s

The story of Pedro E. Guerrero (9/5/17 - 9/13/12), a Mexican American photographer.

Filmmaker Interview on Photographer Pedro E. Guerrero
S29 Ep7 | 5m 30s

Raymond Telles and Yvan Iturriaga co-directed and co-produced a film on the photographer.

Pedro E. Guerrero Photo Campaign
S29 Ep7 | 30s

Share your photos of architecture, design and sculpture with #PedroPBS on Instagram.

Alexander Calder: Works Photographed by Pedro E. Guerrero
S29 Ep7 | 2m 19s

Guerrero photographed Calder's works at his home, his studios, and around the world.

Pedro E. Guerrero's Photographs Help Architect See a Problem
S29 Ep7 | 1m 20s

Guerrero's photographs allowed architect Frank Lloyd Wright to see a flaw in a design.

Pedro E. Guerrero's Photographs of a Connecticut Church
S29 Ep7 | 1m 20s

Pedro E. Guerrero documented The United Church of Rowayton, designed by Joseph Salerno.

Photographer Pedro E. Guerrero, Master of Interior Lighting
S29 Ep7 | 2m 25s

Guerrero rose above challenges to make his interior lighting look natural.

Photography Work in the Mad Men Era - Pedro E. Guerrero
S29 Ep7 | 1m 58s

Photographer Pedro E. Guerrero talks about his magazine work in the 1950s and 60s.

Photographer Pedro E. Guerrero and Sculptor Louise Nevelson
S29 Ep7 | 2m 33s

Pedro E. Guerrero describes his work with Louise Nevelson, a sculptor based in New York.

Pedro E. Guerrero's Frank Lloyd Wright Photographs
S29 Ep7 | 2m 26s

Pedro E. Guerrero's photos taken with a 4x5 large format camera show texture and depth.

The Women's List - Trailer
S29 Ep9 | 1m 37s

Meet 15 women who define contemporary American culture in Greenfield-Sanders’ new film.

Rosie Perez: Roles for Women of Color, Over 40
S29 Ep9 | 1m 4s

Rosie Perez, an Oscar-nominated actress, questions the roles offered to women of color.

Fashion Designer Betsey Johnson on Inspiration and Deadlines
S29 Ep9 | 1m 18s

Betsey Johnson is an award-winning fashion designer known for whimsical, feminine designs.

Comedian Margaret Cho on Her Parents
S29 Ep9 | 2m 18s

Margaret Cho is an American stand-up comedian known for social and political critiques.

Filmmaker Timothy Greenfield-Sanders: The Women's List
S29 Ep9 | 3m 53s

The "List" films of the photographer-filmmaker are his "portraits come to life."

Laurie Anderson: On Identity and Her God Complex
S29 Ep9 | 1m 28s

"I am a New Yorker one, I’m an artist two, I’m a woman three,” says Laurie Anderson.

Season 2016 Overview
30s

Late, great director Mike Nichols, Janis Joplin, Fats Domino, Maya Angelou and more.

Photography Inspired by Pedro E. Guerrero
S29 Ep7 | 6m 14s

View the photos and workshops inspired by "Pedro E. Guerrero: A Photographer’s Journey."

Fran Drescher on Lucille Ball
S29 Ep9 | 1m 28s

Fran Drescher talks about how the character of Lucy resonated with women across America.

The Essential Ingredients for an August Wilson Play
S29 Ep2 | 35s

Ruben Santiago-Hudson shares the essential ingredients for any August Wilson play.

August Wilson's Timeless Work
S29 Ep2 | 35s

Ruben Santiago-Hudson shares why Wilson's work is so timeless and universal.

August Wilson and African American Culture
S29 Ep2 | 20s

Ruben Santiago-Hudson describe August Wilson's work for the African American community

Trailer: Marvin Hamlisch: What He Did For Love
S28 Ep1 | 2m 35s

The awards the composer and conductor won in his career are matched by admiration for him.

Marvin Hamlisch: Genius at Work
S28 Ep1 | 7m 20s

Luminaries of music and entertainment speak to the genius of Marvin Hamlisch.

Marvin Hamlisch, a Mensch
S28 Ep1 | 10m 4s

The great composer offered his concern, time and problem-solving skills to all.

Pianist Kevin Cole Performs Marvin Medley
S28 Ep1 | 6m 48s

Cole performs melody of Hamlisch songs in tribute to the great composer.

Marvin Hamlisch, The Performer
S28 Ep1 | 1m 20s

The composer Marvin Hamlisch was an entertaining performer with a great sense of humor.

Marvin's Parents
S28 Ep1 | 1m 34s

A look at composer Marvin Hamlisch's parents, Max and Lilly Hamlisch.

Concert Pianist vs. Pop Composer
S28 Ep1 | 2m 9s

Marvin Hamlisch seemed destined to become a classical pianist, but he had other ideas.

Leaving Hollywood for Broadway
S28 Ep1 | 1m 15s

Marvin Hamlisch had won three Academy Awards but wanted to work on Broadway shows.

"I Want to Be Cole Porter"
S28 Ep1 | 50s

Though classically trained, young Hamlisch knew he was destined for something different.

Marvin Hamlisch: Sweet Smell of Success
S28 Ep1 | 1m 47s

Hear music from the Broadway show "Sweet Smell of Success" and see the marked score.

Writing "The Way We Were"
S28 Ep1 | 1m 20s

Hamlisch reveals what inspired the opening notes to "The Way We Were."

Marvin Hamlisch: What He Did For Love - Preview
S28 Ep1 | 30s

Premieres Friday, December 27, 2013 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.

Marvin Hamlisch and The Yankees
S28 Ep1 | 1m 43s

Baseball was a priority for Marvin Hamlisch, a native New Yorker.

Salinger - Preview
S28 Ep2 | 34s

The first film to get beyond "The Catcher in the Rye" writer’s meticulously built wall.

Salinger - Trailer
S28 Ep2 | 2m 28s

Watch the trailer to "Salinger," the director's cut airing January 21, 2014.

Alice Walker: Beauty in Truth - Trailer
S28 Ep3 | 1m 50s

Alice Walker, winner of a Pulitzer Prize for Literature, is a writer and activist.

Alice Walker: Beauty in Truth - Preview
S28 Ep3 | 30s

Premieres Friday, February 7, 2014 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings

Alice Walker Reads from The Color Purple
S28 Ep3 | 1m 15s

Alice Walker reads from what she calls "the God section" of her novel "The Color Purple."

Alice Walker Shines Light on Zora Neale Hurston
S28 Ep3 | 2m 29s

Alice Walker shines light on writer and anthropologist Zora Neale Hurston.

Going to College on a Segregated Bus
S28 Ep3 | 1m 26s

Alice Walker recalls the poignant parting from her father as she left for Spelman College.

Howard Zinn on Alice Walker, His Former Student
S28 Ep3 | 47s

Howard Zinn compares his former student, Alice Walker, to Zora Neale Hurston.

Gloria Steinem on Alice Walker, Her Friend
S28 Ep3 | 44s

"It's not possible to separate Alice from her work," says writer Gloria Steinem.

Danny Glover on Alice Walker's Activism
S28 Ep3 | 55s

Actor Danny Glover speaks about Alice Walker's work in the context of activism.

Alice Walker: What's in a Name
S28 Ep3 | 55s

Alice Walker talks about her great-great-great-great-grandmother's journey.

Alice Walker Describes Creativity
S28 Ep3 | 35s

Alice Walker describes the act of creation as bliss.

A Fierce Green Fire - Preview
S28 Ep4 | 31s

Premieres Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.

A Fierce Green Fire - Trailer
S28 Ep4 | 2m 30s

Witness the battle for a living planet in this exploration of the environmental movement.

Love Canal: Children and Toxic Waste
S28 Ep4 | 1m 3s

Love Canal residents rallied to protect their children from an underground waste site.

When the Sierra Club Saved the Grand Canyon
S28 Ep4 | 3m 17s

The battle in the media between the Sierra Club and the IRS helped save the Grand Canyon.

A Dangerous Whale Rescue Mission by Greenpeace
S28 Ep4 | 2m 48s

See archival footage as Greenpeace co-founders remember the first whale rescue mission.

The Workers Who Saved the Amazon Rainforest
S28 Ep4 | 2m

The fate of the Amazon rainforest turned on an unlikely environmental hero: Chico Mendes.

Are You an Environmentalist?
S28 Ep4 | 2m 12s

Two environmentalists talk about the breadth of the environmental movement.

When Environmental Justice Meets Human Rights
S28 Ep4 | 1m 56s

Environmental justice is a movement to fight environmental racism.

Women in the Environmental Movement
S28 Ep4 | 2m 13s

A web exclusive video on Indian and Kenyan women in the environmental movement.

Plimpton! Starring George Plimpton as Himself - Preview
S28 Ep5 | 31s

Premieres Friday, May 16, 2014 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.

Plimpton! Starring George Plimpton as Himself - Trailer
S28 Ep5 | 2m 8s

Journalist George Plimpton was a writer, Paris Review editor, amateur sportsman and more.

George Plimpton's Famous April Fool's Day Joke
S28 Ep5 | 3m 11s

Plimpton's assistant was tasked with keeping his Sports Illustrated hoax going.

Peter Matthiessen Interview About The Paris Review
S28 Ep5 | 1m 28s

Peter Matthiessen (May 22, 1927 – April 5, 2014) co-founded The Paris Review in 1953.

George Plimpton at the Helm of The Paris Review
S28 Ep5 | 2m 38s

Plimpton shaped the prestigious literary magazine with the flair of a kindly ringmaster.

George Plimpton: Making a Success out of Failure
S28 Ep5 | 3m 11s

Journalist George Plimpton did not show early promise when he failed at Exeter Academy.

Robert F. Kennedy: Friend and Admirer of George Plimpton
S28 Ep5 | 1m 55s

In this excerpt, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recalls his father's admiration for Plimpton.

Ric Burns on George Plimpton's Death
S28 Ep5 | 2m 10s

Documentary filmmaker Ric Burns describes the surprise of George Plimpton's death.

Plimpton Gives Writer Jay McInerney His Debut
S28 Ep5 | 2m 17s

Plimpton published McInerney's first story ever in The Paris Review in 1982.

Tanaquil Le Clercq: Afternoon of a Faun - Trailer
S28 Ep6 | 2m 21s

The ballerina's career, struggle with polio, and influence on great choreographers.

Tanaquil Le Clercq, the Ideal Balanchine Dancer
S28 Ep6 | 1m 7s

Le Clercq was one of Balanchine's muses and her body and style became an ideal in ballet.

Tanaquil Le Clercq in Jerome Robbins' Afternoon of a Faun
S28 Ep6 | 1m 35s

Watch an excerpt of Le Clercq and partner performing Jerome Robbin's love pas de deux.

Western Symphony: One of Tanaquil Le Clercq's Last Dances
S28 Ep6 | 56s

Watch a clip of Le Clercq in Western Symphony, one of the last ballets she performed in.

Polio and Iron Lungs in the 1950s. Le Clercq's Illness.
S28 Ep6 | 1m 42s

An iron lung allowed Tanaquil Le Clercq to breathe after she contracted polio in 1956.

Dorothea Lange: Grab a Hunk of Lightning - Preview
S28 Ep7 | 3m 31s

The life, passions and uncompromising vision of the woman behind the camera.

Dorothea Lange's Museum of Modern Art Retrospective
S28 Ep7 | 1m 51s

In 1965 Lange and the MoMA curator of photography prepared for her one-woman exhibition.

Lange's Eye on The Great Depression and Sharecropping
S28 Ep7 | 2m 53s

Lange documented those struggling with the Great Depression and sharecropping system.

Dorothea Lange's Portrait Studio in San Francisco
S28 Ep7 | 1m 45s

In 1919 at the age of 24, Dorothea Lange opened her own portrait studio in San Francisco.

The Dust Bowl: Documenting the First Migrants to California
S28 Ep7 | 2m 41s

Dorothea Lange and her husband were the first to document Dust Bowl migrants.

Lange's Photos of the Internment of Japanese-Americans
S28 Ep7 |

Dorothea Lange was hired to document the internment process during World War II.

Web Exclusive: Japanese-American Internees Today
S28 Ep7 | 4m 46s

A photo exhibit in 2012 featured former internees photographed by Dorothea Lange in 1942.

The Boomer List - Trailer
S28 Ep8 | 1m 35s

The baby boomer generation (1946-1964) has significantly and uniquely changed our world.

The Powerful Memory of Music
S28 Ep8 |

Serving in Vietnam and music of the era are inextricably linked for author Tim O'Brien.

Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work - Preview
S28 Ep9 | 37s

A year-long ride with Joan Rivers in her 76th year -- at home, in the clubs and on stage.

Bing Crosby Rediscovered
S28 Ep10 | 1m 56s

For more than three decades, Crosby reigned through radio, film, television and records.

Bing Crosby's Style of Singing
S28 Ep10 | 1m 56s

Michael Feinstein and Tony Bennett explain Crosby's intimate style of singing.

Bing Crosby's Charity and "Take Care of" List
S28 Ep10 | 1m 48s

Bing Crosby used his fame and wealth to help friends, acquaintances and strangers.

Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, and Dean Martin Sing Together
S28 Ep10 | 2m 53s

America's most famous crooners have a swell time singing a number from Guys and Dolls.

Filmmaker Interview: Bing Crosby Rediscovered
S28 Ep10 | 3m 29s

Director Robert Trachtenberg speaks about his new Bing Crosby documentary.

The Road Films: Bing Crosby and Bob Hope
S28 Ep10 | 1m 46s

When Crosby's film career was at a crossroads, he found the perfect partner in Bob Hope.

Bing Crosby and David Bowie Christmas Duet
S28 Ep10 | 1m 50s

The story behind "The Little Drummer Boy/Peace on Earth," sung by Crosby and Bowie.

Crosby Family Remembers Bing
S28 Ep10 | 1m 30s

Bing Crosby's family reflects on his life as a performer and family man.

Bing Crosby, An All-Purpose Singer
S28 Ep10 | 40s

Bing Crosby recorded thousands of songs during the height of his career.

Bing Crosby Performs "The Second Time Around"
S28 Ep10 | 2m 54s

A web exclusive of Bing Crosby singing the song on his television special in 1961.

Web Exclusive: Bing Crosby Roasts Film Director Raoul Walsh
S28 Ep10 | 1m 36s

Bing roasted Hollywood director Raoul Walsh after "Going Hollywood" wrapped in 1933.

Bing Crosby's Innovations in Technology
S28 Ep10 | 4m 44s

In addition to talent, Crosby's savvy use of technology helped make him a multimedia star.

Bing Crosby and Maurice Chevalier Duet
S28 Ep10 | 3m 20s

Legends Bing Crosby and Frenchman Maurice Chevalier sing "I'm Glad I'm Not Young Anymore."

Bing Crosby, Maurice Chevalier and Carol Lawrence Perform
S28 Ep10 | 4m 44s

Bing Crosby, Maurice Chevalier and Carol Lawrence sing "Riding High."

Bing Crosby Sings with the Crosby Boys
S28 Ep10 | 1m 49s

Bing Crosby and songs sing the spiritual "Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho."

Sister Rosetta Tharpe: Mick Csaky on making the film
S27 Ep1 | 11m 52s

Director Mick Csaky on making “The Godmother of Rock & Roll.”

Trailer: The Godmother of Rock & Roll
S27 Ep1 | 1m 36s

Discover the life, music and influence of Sister Rosetta Tharpe

Sister Rosetta Tharpe: Didn't it Rain (Live 1964)
S27 Ep1 | 3m 7s

'Didn't it Rain' performed live in 1964 by Sister Rosetta Tharpe.

Sister Rosetta Tharpe - Preview
S27 Ep1 | 30s

Premieres Friday, February 22, 2013 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.

Philip Roth: Unmasked
S27 Ep2 | 30s

Pulitzer Prize- and National Book Award-winning novelist Philip Roth tells his story.

Philip Roth: A Brilliant Quote
S27 Ep2 | 1m 5s

Philip Roth: A Brilliant Quote

Philip Roth: Remembering the Depression
S27 Ep2 | 1m 23s

Philip Roth: Remembering the Depression

Philip Roth: On Brother Sandy
S27 Ep2 | 1m 38s

Philip Roth: On Brother Sandy

Philip Roth: On Christmas
S27 Ep2 | 1m 2s

Philip Roth: On Christmas

Philip Roth: On God
S27 Ep2 | 1m

Philip Roth: On God

Philip Roth: Zuckerman Unbound
S27 Ep2 | 59s

Philip Roth: Zuckerman Unbound

Philip Roth: The Ghostwriter
S27 Ep2 | 1m 18s

Philip Roth: The Ghostwriter

Philip Roth: On Jewish Sensitivity to Early Writing
S27 Ep2 | 1m 10s

Philip Roth: On Jewish Sensitivity to Early Writing

Philip Roth: On Obscenity
S27 Ep2 | 1m 30s

Philip Roth: On Obscenity

Philip Roth: American Pastoral
S27 Ep2 | 1m 18s

Philip Roth: American Pastoral

Philip Roth: On Primo Levi
S27 Ep2 | 1m 55s

Philip Roth: On Primo Levi

Philip Roth: Future of Reading
S27 Ep2 | 2m 9s

Philip Roth: Future of Reading

Philip Roth: Reads from American Pastoral
S27 Ep2 | 1m 58s

Philip Roth: Reads from American Pastoral

Philip Roth: Reads from Portnoy’s Complaint
S27 Ep2 | 1m 58s

Philip Roth: Reads from Portnoy’s Complaint

Philip Roth: Portnoy’s Complaint Revisited
S27 Ep2 | 2m 53s

Philip Roth: Portnoy’s Complaint Revisited

Philip Roth: Invention
S27 Ep2 | 2m 20s

Philip Roth: Invention

Mel Brooks: Make a Noise - Preview
S27 Ep3 | 30s

Premieres Monday, May 20, 2013 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.

Mel Brooks: Make a Noise
S27 Ep3 | 1m 52s

Premieres May 20, 2013 on PBS (check local listings)

Mel Brooks: The 2000 Year Old Man Revisited
S27 Ep3 | 44s

Carl Reiner remembers how the 2000 Year Old Man all got started.

Mel Brooks: Rhinestones, Not Diamonds
S27 Ep3 | 1m 9s

Mel Brooks remembers his hard working mother.

Mel Brooks: Do You Want To Know How 'The Critic' Came About?
S27 Ep3 | 1m 32s

Mel Brooks remembers his Oscar winning short, "The Critic".

Mel Brooks: Walking out on Hitler
S27 Ep3 | 47s

Not everybody gets Mel Brooks. Don't worry, he'll take it personally.

Mel Brooks: Melon Balls Mean Money
S27 Ep3 | 1m 21s

Mel Brooks remembers growing up poor and exotic fruit cocktails.

Mel Brooks: The Difference Between Comedy & Tragedy Is...
S27 Ep3 | 57s

The logic here is, as long as it isn't happening to Mel Brooks, it's funny.

Mel Brooks: The Insane & The Bizarre
S27 Ep3 | 20s

Mel Brooks is here to find the insane and the bizarre in the commonplace.

Mel Brooks: Mel Brooks' Debut
S27 Ep3 | 1m

Mel Brooks ad-libbed his first stage appearance. The crowd loved it. The director did not.

American Master Mel Brooks on Friend and Mentor Sid Caesar
S27 Ep3 | 1m 35s

Mel Brooks talks about Caesar’s genius for comedy in this film excerpt.

Trailer: Billie Jean King
S27 Ep4 | 2m

For the first time, American Masters profiles a sports figure: Billie Jean King. 9/10/13.

Women's Sports Foundation
S27 Ep4 | 1m 4s

Ilana Kloss and Valerie Jarrett discuss Billie Jean King's Women's Sports Foundation.

The Legacy of the Original 9
S27 Ep4 | 1m 7s

Footage of the Original 9's reunion.

Interview with Chris Evert
S27 Ep4 | 8m 36s

An extended interview with Chris Evert.

Virginia Slims Tour
S27 Ep4 | 4m 38s

A look back at the Original 9's Virginia Slims Tour.

Billie Jean King: Interview with Venus Williams
S27 Ep4 | 1m 7s

Venus Williams on Billie Jean King.

Billie Jean King: Bobby Riggs vs. Billie Jean King
S27 Ep4 | 42s

Bobby Riggs vs. Billie Jean King and The Battle of the Sexes.

Billie Jean King on Billie Jean King
S27 Ep4 | 9m 20s

Outtake interview with Billie Jean King.

Teaser for Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train A Comin’
S27 Ep5 | 1m 15s

Archival performance footage and interview with Hendrix and musicians on his showmanship.

Preview of Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train A Comin’
S27 Ep5 | 2m 4s

Archival performance footage and interviews with Hendrix and musicians on his showmanship.

Jimi Hendrix - Preview
S27 Ep5 | 30s

Premieres Tuesday, October 5, 2013 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.

American Masters 2014 Season Trailer
33s

Premieres include Salinger, the series' 200th episode, and Alice Walker: Beauty in Truth.

American Masters: 1980s Highlights
2m 33s

George Gershwin, Aretha Franklin and James Baldwin were featured during the early years.

American Masters: 1990s Highlights
1m 12s

Richard Avedon, Leonard Bernstein, and two famous filmmakers were profiled in the 1990s.

American Masters: 2000-2013 Highlights
3m 13s

Judy Garland, I.M. Pei, Edward S. Curtis, and Jimi Hendrix are among the diverse talents.

The Making of American Masters with Creator Susan Lacy
10m

The creator of American Masters talks about its concept and the making of several films.

Dick Van Patten Interview
S27 Ep3 | 2m 29s

Dick Van Patten (1928 - 2015) talks about the first time he met Mel Brooks.

Bernadette Peters Talks about Mel Brooks
S27 Ep3 | 2m 43s

Bernadette Peters talks about meeting Mel Brooks.

Mel Brooks on Gene Wilder
S27 Ep3 |

“Everything Gene did for me as a film artist was angelic and supreme.”

Venus Williams on Women in Tennis
S27 Ep4 | 1m 14s

Venus Williams talks about the trailblazers who forged the way making her tennis career po

Phil Ochs: There But for Fortune
S26 Ep1 | 2m 11s

Premiering nationally Monday, January 23 at 10 pm (check local listings)

Interview with Christopher Hitchens
S26 Ep1 | 5m 51s

American Masters presents selections from one of Hitchens' last filmed interviews

Interview with Kenneth Bowser
S26 Ep2 | 3m 8s

Watch an interview with Kenneth Bowser, director of Phil Ochs: But There for Fortune

Cab Calloway: Sketches
S26 Ep2 | 30s

This new documentary premieres nationally Monday, February 27 (check local listings)

Steve Brodner sketches Cab Calloway Part 1
S26 Ep3 | 2m 36s

Watch Steve Brodner create a sketch of Cab to "Everbody Eats When They Come To My House"

Steve Brodner sketches Cab Calloway Part 2
S26 Ep3 | 4m 23s

Stever Brodner creates a sketch of Cab to "Minnie The Moocher" with a surprise at the end

Cab Calloway's Straight Hair
S26 Ep2 | 1m 49s

Musicians and cultural historians discuss how Cab's hair played into his celebrity

Cab Calloway vs. Dizzy Gillespie
S26 Ep2 | 2m 29s

Writers and critics discuss the long-time rivalry between Cab and Dizzy

Chris Calloway Brooks Discuss His Grandfather
S26 Ep2 | 3m 42s

Musician Chris Calloway Brooks discusses the music of Cab Calloway

Danny Holgate plays Gershwin
S26 Ep2 | 26s

Danny Holgate plays a section of "Ain't Necesarily So"

The Blues Brothers Band Remembers Cab Calloway
S26 Ep2 | 2m 22s

The Blues Brothers Band tells a story about meeting Cab Calloway in an elevator

Margaret Mitchell: American Rebel
S26 Ep3 | 1m 31s

Premieres nationally Monday, April 2 at 9 p.m. (ET) on PBS (check local listings)

Is Gone With The Wind Literature?
S26 Ep3 | 3m 40s

Scholars and devoted readers of Margaret Mitchell's classic novel have been argue

Margaret Mitchell's Pulitzer Prize Night
S26 Ep3 | 3m 25s

Mitchell received news of the prize by phone and hid from the press

Maybelle Stephens Mitchell, Southern Suffragist
S26 Ep3 | 3m 1s

The most important person in Margaret Mitchell's life was her mother Maybelle

Pat Conroy: My Mother and Gone With The Wind
S26 Ep3 | 4m 31s

Pat Conroy tells a poignant story of listening to his mother read Gone With the Wind

The Atlanta Race Riot 1906
S26 Ep3 | 3m

Margaret Mitchell was profoundly influenced by a violent race riot

The Grand Premiere
S26 Ep3 | 4m 50s

An unprecedented crowd turned out for opening night of Gone With the Wind in Atlanta

Interview with Pamela Roberts
S26 Ep3 | 3m 36s

The director of Margaret Mitchell: American Rebel talks about her creative process

Trailer: The Day Carl Sandburg Died
S26 Ep6 | 1m 45s

The Day Carl Sandburg Died premiers Monday, September 24, on PBS (check local listings)

Inventing David Geffen: Sunset Blvd.
S26 Ep7 | 1m 45s

A scene from 'Inventing David Geffen'

Inventing David Geffen: Always About the Song
S26 Ep7 | 1m 42s

A scene from 'Inventing David Geffen'

Studs Terkel: Sandburg Packs a Wallop
S26 Ep6 | 3m 49s

The late and great Studs Terkel and his last thoughts on Carl Sandburg.

Pete Seeger: Little Teaspoons
S26 Ep6 | 2m 23s

Pete Seeger remembers Carl Sandburg and plays a song.

Norman Corwin: Go On Spider
S26 Ep6 | 2m 1s

The late and great American writer Norman Corwin and his last thoughts on Carl Sandburg.

Excerpt: Chicago, U.S.A.
S26 Ep6 | 2m 55s

See and hear Carl Sandburg's Chicago: an excerpt from 'The Day Carl Sandburg Died.'

Excerpt: The Train to Rootabaga Country
S26 Ep6 | 2m 46s

Follow Carl Sandburg to Rootabaga Country: an excerpt from 'The Day Carl Sandburg Died.'

Excerpt: 'Arches' by Carl Sandburg
S26 Ep6 | 1m 17s

See and hear Carl Sandburg read 'Arches': an excerpt from 'The Day Carl Sandburg Died.'

Film Comments: Paul Bonesteel
S26 Ep6 | 5m 11s

Paul Bonesteel, writer, director and editor of 'The Day Carl Sandburg Died.'

Penelope Niven: Horse Fiddle
S26 Ep6 | 1m 4s

Dr. Penelope Niven reads 'Horse Fiddle' by Carl Sandburg.

Penelope Niven: Chicago
S26 Ep6 | 2m 41s

Dr. Penelope Niven on Carl Sandburg's Chicago.

Penelope Niven: The American Dream
S26 Ep6 | 2m 8s

Dr. Penelope Niven on Carl Sandburg's American Dream.

Penelope Niven: The People, Yes
S26 Ep6 | 1m 49s

Dr. Penelope Niven on Carl Sandburg's 'The People, Yes.'

Trailer: Inventing David Geffen
S26 Ep7 | 35s

Inventing David Geffen, premieres nationally on Tuesday, November 20, 2012, on PBS.

Inventing David Geffen: The Draft
S26 Ep7 | 1m 24s

David Geffen remembers the Vietnam Draft.

Inventing David Geffen: Focus Focus Focus
S26 Ep7 | 3m 48s

Inventing David Geffen, premieres nationally on Tuesday, November 20, 2012, on PBS.

Inventing David Geffen: David Geffen Doesn't Pay Shipping
S26 Ep7 | 6m 8s

Inventing David Geffen, premieres nationally on Tuesday, November 20, 2012, on PBS.

Inventing David Geffen: David Geffen In Three Words
S26 Ep7 | 5m 45s

Inventing David Geffen, premieres nationally on Tuesday, November 20, 2012, on PBS.

Inventing David Geffen: 'I'm in love with Cher!'
S26 Ep7 | 1m 12s

Inventing David Geffen, premieres nationally on Tuesday, November 20, 2012, on PBS.

Inventing David Geffen: Free Man In Paris
S26 Ep7 | 2m 42s

Inventing David Geffen, premieres nationally on Tuesday, November 20, on PBS

Inventing David Geffen: Mother
S26 Ep7 | 2m 9s

Inventing David Geffen, premieres nationally on Tuesday, November 20, on PBS

Trailer: Joffrey: Mavericks of American Dance
S26 Ep8 | 2m 21s

JOFFREY: MAVERICKS OF AMERICAN DANCE premieres Friday, Dec. 28, 2012 on PBS.

Joffrey: The Green Table Rehearsal (1967)
S26 Ep8 | 25m 57s

Joffrey: Mavericks of American Dance premieres Friday, December 28, 2012 on PBS

Joffrey: Film Excerpt - Astarte
S26 Ep8 | 5m 16s

Joffrey: Mavericks of American Dance premieres Friday, December 28, 2012 on PBS

Joffrey: Film Excerpt - Parade
S26 Ep8 | 4m 7s

Joffrey: Mavericks of American Dance premieres Friday, December 28, 2012 on PBS

Joffrey: Mavericks of American Dance - Preview
S26 Ep8 | 30s

Premieres Friday, December 28, 2012 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.

Joffrey: Making Altman's The Company
S26 Ep8 | 3m 32s

The Joffrey Ballet's role in director Robert Altman's 2003 ballet film The Company.

Joffrey: Making the Film
S26 Ep8 | 6m 42s

On the impetus for making the documentary film Joffrey: Mavericks of American Dance.

Preview Excerpt from "Jeff Bridges: The Dude Abides"
S25 Ep1 | 3m 15s

The 90-minute film airs nationally Wednesday, January 12 at 8 p.m. (check local listings)

Interview: Jeff Bridges "The Dude Abides"
S25 Ep1 | 2m 15s

How much of "The Dude" is still in Jeff Bridges?

Jeff Bridges Answers a Question From Facebook
S25 Ep1 | 41s

Web Exclusive Video: Jeff Bridges answers questions from PBS's Facebook fans.

Jeff Bridges: The Dude Abides - Outtakes: Flip Camera
S25 Ep1 | 1m 42s

The cut scene from CRAZY HEART

Jeff Bridges: The Dude Abides - Outtakes: Jeff Walks...
S25 Ep1 | 52s

Jeff Bridges walking through the maze

Jeff Bridges: The Dude Abides - Outtakes: The Many Sound...
S25 Ep1 | 1m 6s

"Sounds" of Jeff Bridges

Jeff Bridges: The Dude Abides - Outtakes: With John Goodwin
S25 Ep1 | 4m 15s

Jeff Bridges with childhood friend John Goodwin

Jeff Bridges: The Dude Abides - Outtakes: Art Balls
S25 Ep1 | 6m 30s

Working with Hal Ashby

Jeff Bridges: The Dude Abides - Outtakes: Little League
S25 Ep1 | 1m 53s

Jeff Bridges and the Little League

Jeff Bridges: The Dude Abides - Outtakes: Jeff Painting
S25 Ep1 | 1m 31s

Jeff Bridges paints on plexiglass