American Masters — Season 3
01 Lillian Gish: The Actor's Life for Me
Jul 11, 19881h 30m
The famed career of the silent movie actress and an examination of the role of women in film during that era of American cinema.
02 A Duke Named Ellington
Jul 18, 19881h 30m★ 10.0
Detailed biography of the renowned jazz performer/conductor Duke Ellington and his band, including his easy-going grace and sophistication.
03 Andre Kertesz of the Cities
Aug 8, 19881h 30m
A retrospective of the urban photography of Andre Kertesz, told by tracking him in the final years before his death.
04 Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul
Aug 22, 19881h 30m★ 9.0
Franklin's life - from gospel to Grammy Awards.
05 Rivera in America
Aug 29, 19881h 30m
The murals and politics of the famed Mexican artist Diego Rivera.
06 Saint-Gaudens: Masque of the Golden Bowl
Sep 5, 19881h 30m
A dramatic recreation of the work and career of a renowned sculptor, Augustus Saint-Gaudens
07 Neil Simon: Not Just for Laughs
Mar 8, 19891h 30m
The whimsical work of the beloved playwright.
08 Broadway's Dreamers: The Legacy of the Group Theatre
Jun 26, 19891h 30m★ 6.5
The story of "method" acting.