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TV1986 – 2026 · 41 Seasons · 316 Episodes · English · Returning Series

American Masters

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Synopsis

American Masters is a PBS television series which produces biographies on enduring writers, musicians, visual and performing artists, dramatists, filmmakers, and others who have left an indelible impression on the cultural landscape of the United States.

Seasons

41 Seasons · 316 Episodes

1
Season 1

Jun 23, 1986

12 Episodes · View episodes
2
Season 2

Jul 6, 1987

10 Episodes · View episodes
3
Season 3

Jul 11, 1988

8 Episodes · View episodes
4
Season 4

Jul 3, 1989

10 Episodes · View episodes

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Hillary Clinton photo

Hillary Clinton

Self

3 episodes

Mike Nichols photo

Mike Nichols

Self

3 episodes

Gloria Steinem photo

Gloria Steinem

Self

2 episodes

Steve Martin photo

Steve Martin

Self, Self - Interviewee

2 episodes

Scarlett Johansson photo

Scarlett Johansson

Self

1 episode

Goran Višnjić photo

Goran Višnjić

Robert Capa (voice)

1 episode

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TV Details

CreatorSusan Lacy
NetworkPBS
Origin
United States
StatusReturning Series
Original languageEnglish

Studios

Eagle Rock EntertainmentTHIRTEEN

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