← American Masters

Season 2

10 episodes · 1987

  1. 1

    Isaac in America: A Journey with Isaac Bashevis Singer

    Jul 6, 198790 min★ 6.1

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

  2. 2

    Directed by William Wyler

    Jul 13, 198790 min★ 7.9

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

  3. 3

    Rubinstein Remembered

    Jul 20, 198790 min★ 7.5

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

  4. 4

    Nik and Murray

    Jul 27, 198790 min

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

  5. 5

    George Gershwin Remembered

    Aug 24, 198790 min★ 7.9

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

  6. 6

    Maurice Sendak: Mon Cher Papa

    Aug 31, 198790 min

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

  7. 7

    The Negro Ensemble Company

    Sep 14, 198790 min★ 8.4

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

  8. 8

    Unanswered Prayers: The Life and Times of Truman Capote

    Sep 21, 198790 min★ 8.7

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

  9. 9

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

    Sep 28, 198790 min★ 6.6

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

  10. 10

    Buster Keaton: Hard Act to Follow

    Nov 18, 198790 min★ 7.8

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