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Now in its 30th year, American Masters has produced an exceptional library of more than 160 television programs, bringing unique originality and perspective to exploring the lives and illuminating the creative journeys of our most enduring writers, musicians, visual and performing artists, dramatists and filmmakers – those who have "left an indelible impression on our cultural landscape". Balancing a broad cast of characters and artistic approaches, while preserving historical authenticity and intellectual integrity, these portraits resonate the attention, style and substance each subject deserves. American Masters sustains high audience awareness and loyalty, averaging 2-to-5 million viewers per program.

Genres: Music
Station: PBS (US)
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Status: Running
Start: 1986-06-23

American Masters Season 30 Air Dates


S30E01 - Mike Nichols: An American Master Air Date: 30 January 2016 02:00 -

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Meet one of America's late, great directors, Mike Nichols (The Graduate, Angels in America), who discusses his life and 50-year artistic career, from the comedy duo Nichols and May to his final film, Charlie Wilson's War. The documentary includes new interviews with Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks and more, plus insights and highlights from Nichols' acclaimed films. Directed by Elaine May.


S30E02 - B.B. King: The Life of Riley Air Date: 13 February 2016 02:00 -

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B.B. King, born Riley B. King, was one of the most influential and celebrated blues musicians of all time. Director Jon Brewer worked on the film with King, and with the cooperation of The B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center in Indianola, MS, for two years, before King died on May 14, 2015. His story of struggle and triumph is told by the man himself, his family, and fellow musicians.


S30E03 - Carole King: Natural Woman Air Date: 20 February 2016 02:00 -

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King tells her story in the new documentary American Masters – Carole King: Natural Woman that weaves previously unseen and rare performances and home movies with a new, exclusive interview with King, friends, fellow songwriters Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil, Tapestry producer Lou Adler, drummer Russ Kunkel, guitarist Danny "Kootch" Kortchmar, and more. How a 16-year-old songwriter became a star.


S30E04 - Fats Domino: The Birth of Rock N' Roll Air Date: 27 February 2016 03:00 -

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One of the most popular rockers of the 1950s and early 60s, Fats Domino and his record sales were rivaled then only by Elvis Presley. With his boogie-woogie piano playing rooted in blues, rhythm & blues, and jazz, he became one of the inventors, along with Presley, Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis and Little Richard, of rock ‘n' roll, a revolutionary genre that united young black and white audiences.


S30E05 - Loretta Lynn: Still a Mountain Girl Air Date: 05 March 2016 02:00 -

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Inducted into more music Halls of Fame than any female singer to date, Loretta Lynn has earned four Grammy Awards, Kennedy Center Honors and a Presidential Medal of Freedom, and sold more than 45 million records worldwide. Still going strong after more than 50 years, Lynn is the subject of the new documentary with never-before-seen home movies, performances and interviews with Lynn and musicians.


S30E06 - Janis Joplin: Little Girl Blue Air Date: 04 May 2016 00:00 -

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Janis Joplin thrilled audiences and blazed new creative trails before her death at age 27 in 1970. Oscar-nominated director Amy Berg examines Joplin's story in depth, presenting an intimate portrait of a complicated and driven artist. The broadcast features a never-before-seen extended film cut with archival performance footage and new interviews with Joplin's sister Laura Joplin and musicians.


S30E07 - The Highwaymen: Friends Till the End Air Date: 28 May 2016 01:00 -

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Discover the story behind the pioneering outlaw country music supergroup that featured Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash and Kris Kristofferson, told through vintage performances and new interviews about life on the road and in the studio.


S30E08 - Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You Air Date: 26 October 2016 01:00 -

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Largely responsible for the explosion of bold American television in the 1970s, writer/producer Norman Lear's name is synonymous with the sitcom.


S30E09 - Eero Saarinen: The Architect Who Saw the Future Air Date: 28 December 2016 01:00 -

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Explore the life of Eero Saarinen (1910-1961), whose visionary buildings include National Historic Landmarks such as St. Louis' iconic Gateway Arch and the General Motors Technical Center in Michigan. Travel with his son, director of photography Eric Saarinen, as he visits the sites of his father's work on a cathartic journey, showcasing the architect's body of timeless work for the first time.


S30E10 - Sidney Lumet Air Date: 04 January 2017 01:00 -

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Journey through the life's work of the socially conscious director of 12 Angry Men and Network.


S30E11 - Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise Air Date: 22 February 2017 01:00 -

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Journey through the prolific life of the I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings author and activist.


S30E12 - James Beard: America's First Foodie Air Date: 20 May 2017 01:00 -

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S30E13 - Jacques Pépin - The Art Of Craft Air Date: 27 May 2017 01:00 -

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