8 episodes
American Masters - Season 3
First aired Jul 11, 1988Season 3
Browse all 8 episodes in this season, including available images, air dates, runtimes, ratings and episode summaries from TMDB.
Episodes
Episode 1
Lillian Gish: The Actor's Life for Me
Jul 11, 198890 min
The famed career of the silent movie actress and an examination of the role of women in film during that era of American cinema.
Episode 2
A Duke Named Ellington
Jul 18, 198890 min1 votes
Detailed biography of the renowned jazz performer/conductor Duke Ellington and his band, including his easy-going grace and sophistication.
Episode 3
Andre Kertesz of the Cities
Aug 8, 198890 min
A retrospective of the urban photography of Andre Kertesz, told by tracking him in the final years before his death.
Episode 4
Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul
Aug 22, 198890 min1 votes
Franklin's life - from gospel to Grammy Awards.
Episode 5
Rivera in America
Aug 29, 198890 min
The murals and politics of the famed Mexican artist Diego Rivera.
Episode 6
Saint-Gaudens: Masque of the Golden Bowl
Sep 5, 198890 min
A dramatic recreation of the work and career of a renowned sculptor, Augustus Saint-Gaudens
Episode 7
Neil Simon: Not Just for Laughs
Mar 8, 198990 min
The whimsical work of the beloved playwright.
Episode 8
Broadway's Dreamers: The Legacy of the Group Theatre
Jun 26, 198990 min2 votes
The story of "method" acting.