American Masters

Season 2

1987 · 10 episodes · 15h 0m in all · 8.2/10

Episodes

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   1. Isaac in America: A Journey with Isaac Bashevis Singer

   6 Jul 1987 · 90 min

   A profile of the literary work of Isaac Bashevis Singer and his influence on preserving Jewish culture and the Yiddish language.

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   2. Directed by William Wyler

   13 Jul 1987 · 90 min · 7.7/10

   A retrospective on the rich legacy of cinema directed by Wyler with clips and commentary.

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   3. Rubinstein Remembered

   20 Jul 1987 · 90 min · 9.0/10

   A trip through the life and works of the piano virtuoso Arthur Rubinstein conducted by his son John.

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   4. Nik and Murray

   27 Jul 1987 · 90 min · 7.0/10

   A story of two talented personalities, Alwin Nikolais and Murray Louis, and their collaborations in the world of dance.

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   5. George Gershwin Remembered

   24 Aug 1987 · 90 min · 9.0/10

   The music of the unique American master composer (as well as his brother Ira) with insights from his collaborators and friends.

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   6. Maurice Sendak: Mon Cher Papa

   31 Aug 1987 · 90 min

   An installment that shows the author and illustrator at work staging a production of a Mozart opera.

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   7. The Negro Ensemble Company

   14 Sept 1987 · 90 min

   An ode to the work of the African American theater group founded in the late 60s and its impact on the performing arts.

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   8. Unanswered Prayers: The Life and Times of Truman Capote

   21 Sept 1987 · 90 min

   The evolution of the novelist and his impact on other artists and American culture.

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   9. The Ten-Year Lunch: The Wit and Legend of the Algonquin Round Table

   28 Sept 1987 · 90 min

   A history of the famed social gathering of leaders, intellectuals, writers, and artists.

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    10. Buster Keaton: Hard Act to Follow

    18 Nov 1987 · 90 min

    The story of the silent-era star who brought brilliance and originality to physical comedy.