8 episodes
American Masters - Season 24
First aired Jan 11, 2010Season 24
Browse all 8 episodes in this season, including available images, air dates, runtimes, ratings and episode summaries from TMDB.
Episodes
Episode 1
Sam Cooke: Crossing Over
Jan 11, 201090 min
Sam Cooke put the spirit of the black church into popular music, creating a new American sound and setting into motion a chain of events that forever altered the course of popular music and race relations in America.
Episode 2
I.M. Pei: Building China Modern
Mar 31, 201090 min
The work of the innovative Chinese-American architect with a focus on his efforts to build an historical museum in China.
Episode 3
The Doors: When You're Strange
May 12, 201090 min
A documentary that traces the roots of Jim Morrison's iconic rock group and their live and studio performances.
Episode 4
Merle Haggard: Learning to Live with Myself
Jun 21, 201090 min
Merle Haggard actually lived the rambling, gambling, love ‘em and leave ‘em, often brutal life that remains the bedrock of country music lyrics.
Episode 5
Cachao: Uno Más
Sep 20, 201090 min
A feature on the Cuban-born bassist Israel "Cachao" Lopez, an internationally renowned musician, composer, and pioneer of Mambo.
Episode 6
A Letter to Elia
Oct 4, 201090 min
Martin Scorsese pays tribute to the life and work of noted American film director Elia Kazan.
Episode 7
Lennon NYC
Nov 22, 201090 min
A look at the period of time musician John Lennon and his family spent living in New York City during the 1970s.
Episode 8
Genius Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould
Dec 27, 201090 min
A fresh look at the life of a singular pianist and poet who made an international impact with his music and recordings.