American Masters

Season 12

1997 · 6 episodes · 9h 0m in all · 8.5/10

Episodes

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   1. The Life and Times of Allen Ginsberg

   17 Sept 1997 · 90 min

   The poetry of the noted "beat generation" poet and the post World War II lifestyle and values reflected within his works.

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   2. Vaudeville

   26 Nov 1997 · 90 min · 8.0/10

   The origins and growth of a unique form of live entertainment in the 20th century.

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   3. Billy Wilder: the Human Comedy

   4 Feb 1998 · 90 min

   A profile of writer-director Billy Wilder.

4. 

   4. Lou Reed: Rock and Roll Heart

   29 Apr 1998 · 90 min · 9.0/10

   Profile of one of the major leaders of new directions in rock music.

5. 

   5. Don Hewitt: 90 Minutes on 60 Minutes

   1 May 1998 · 90 min

   The work of Don Hewitt in the CBS news department and the story of the long-running new magazine 60 Minutes.

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   6. Alexander Calder

   17 Jun 1998 · 90 min

   A biography of the acclaimed sculptor known for his mobiles and large public art pieces.