American Masters

Discover insightful profiles of important figures in America's artistic and cultural life.

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Episodes

  • Art Spiegelman: Disaster is My Muse: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Art Spiegelman: Disaster is My Muse

    S39 Ep3 |
    Explore the career of cartoonist Art Spiegelman and his award-winning graphic novel Maus.
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    Jacques Pépin: The Art of Craft

    S31 Ep5 |
    Today he is known as a kitchen supernova, but Jacques Pépin's career began humbly.
  • James Beard: America's First Foodie: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    James Beard: America's First Foodie

    S31 Ep4 |
    Today’s American food movement can be traced back to one man: James Beard.
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    Patsy Cline

    S31 Ep3 |
    Patsy Cline defined modern country music by using her singular talent and emotional depth.
  • Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise

    S31 Ep2 |
    Dr. Maya Angelou was a singer, dancer, activist, poet and writer who inspired generations.
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    By Sidney Lumet

    S31 Ep1 |
    With candor and grace, Sidney Lumet reveals what matters to him as an artist a human.
  • Eero Saarinen: The Architect Who Saw the Future: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Eero Saarinen: The Architect Who Saw the Future

    S30 Ep9 |
    Explore the life and work of Finnish-American modernist architectural giant Eero Saarinen.
  • Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You

    S30 Ep8 |
    The first documentary about the legend behind much of the bold television of the '70s.
  • The Highwaymen: Friends Till The End: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    The Highwaymen: Friends Till The End

    S30 Ep7 |
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Specials

  • LIZA: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story [ASL]: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    LIZA: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story [ASL]

    Take an intimate look into the life and career of screen and stage icon Liza Minnelli.
  • Jacques Pépin Makes Sautéed Cod with Mushrooms: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Jacques Pépin Makes Sautéed Cod with Mushrooms

    Pépin serves cod with a garnish of vegetables including mushrooms, radishes and olives.
  • Jacques Pépin Makes Baked Salmon with Sautéed Endive: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Jacques Pépin Makes Baked Salmon with Sautéed Endive

    Pépin shares his method for a simple baked salmon served with caramelized endive.
  • Martin Scorsese on the films of John Ford: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Martin Scorsese on the films of John Ford

    Martin Scorsese discusses how John Ford's films have impacted his career.
  • Jacques Pépin Makes Pork Roast with Ratatouille: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Jacques Pépin Makes Pork Roast with Ratatouille

    Pépin slow roasts this dish for a tender and juicy pork.
  • Jacques Pépin Makes Pasta Fagioli: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Jacques Pépin Makes Pasta Fagioli

    Pasta fagioli, or "pasta and beans," is a filling dish with pantry friendly ingredients.
  • Jacques Pépin Makes Pasta Primavera: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Jacques Pépin Makes Pasta Primavera

    This versatile pasta recipe can be made with any seasonal vegetables.
  • Jacques Pépin Makes Spaghetti with Basil Pesto: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Jacques Pépin Makes Spaghetti with Basil Pesto

    In the summer, Pépin likes to use fresh basil from his garden to make this pesto recipe.
  • Jacques Pépin Prepares Blueberries with Lemon and Mint: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Jacques Pépin Prepares Blueberries with Lemon and Mint

    Another take on blueberries, lemon and mint from Jacques Pépin.

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