American Masters
Season 3
1988 • 8 Episodes
Episodes
1. Lillian Gish: The Actor's Life for Me
July 11, 1988
The famed career of the silent movie actress and an examination of the role of women in film during that era of American cinema.
2. A Duke Named Ellington
July 18, 1988
Detailed biography of the renowned jazz performer/conductor Duke Ellington and his band, including his easy-going grace and sophistication.
3. Andre Kertesz of the Cities
August 8, 1988
A retrospective of the urban photography of Andre Kertesz, told by tracking him in the final years before his death.
4. Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul
August 22, 1988
Franklin's life - from gospel to Grammy Awards.
5. Rivera in America
August 29, 1988
The murals and politics of the famed Mexican artist Diego Rivera.
6. Saint-Gaudens: Masque of the Golden Bowl
September 5, 1988
A dramatic recreation of the work and career of a renowned sculptor, Augustus Saint-Gaudens
7. Neil Simon: Not Just for Laughs
March 8, 1989
The whimsical work of the beloved playwright.
8. Broadway's Dreamers: The Legacy of the Group Theatre
June 26, 1989
The story of "method" acting.