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American Masters

Program website: http://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/

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October
Mon, Oct 24, 10:00 pm · Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women
A look at the author of "Little Women" reveals she was a free thinker with a literary double life. 86 minutes [  TVPG ]
Wed, Oct 26, 3:00 am · Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women
A look at the author of "Little Women" reveals she was a free thinker with a literary double life. 86 minutes [  TVPG ]
Fri, Oct 28, 10:30 pm · Jerome Robbins: Something To Dance About
The great ballet choreographer of the Broadway musicals "West Side Story" and "Gypsy" is profiled. 116 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Sat, Oct 29, 3:30 am · Jerome Robbins: Something To Dance About
The great ballet choreographer of the Broadway musicals "West Side Story" and "Gypsy" is profiled. 116 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Mon, Oct 31, 10:30 pm · Carol Burnett: A Woman Of Character
84 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
November
Wed, Nov 2, 3:30 am · Carol Burnett: A Woman Of Character
86 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
December
Mon, Dec 19, 10:00 pm · Charles & Ray Eames: The Architect And The Painter
Ray and Charles Eames are remembered for mid-century modern furniture built from novel materials. 86 minutes [  TVPG ]
Wed, Dec 21, 3:00 am · Charles & Ray Eames: The Architect And The Painter
Ray and Charles Eames are remembered for mid-century modern furniture built from novel materials. 86 minutes [  TVPG ]
Fri, Dec 30, 11:00 pm · Troubadours: Carole King/James Taylor & The Rise
The unique voices of Taylor and King chronicle this group of introspective singer/songwriters. 86 minutes [  TVPG ]
Sat, Dec 31, 4:00 am · Troubadours: Carole King/James Taylor & The Rise
The unique voices of Taylor and King chronicle this group of introspective singer/songwriters. 86 minutes [  TVPG ]
January
Sun, Jan 29, 1:30 pm · Phil Ochs: There But For Fortune
From civil rights to the anti-war movement, this folksinger wrote about issues in the 1960s and 70s. 86 minutes [  TV14 ]
February
Mon, Feb 27, 10:00 pm · Cab Calloway: Sketches
The singer was at the top of his game in the jazz and swing era and was rediscovered in the 1980s. 56 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Wed, Feb 29, 3:00 am · Cab Calloway: Sketches
The singer was at the top of his game in the jazz and swing era and was rediscovered in the 1980s. 56 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
April
Mon, Apr 2, 10:00 pm · Margaret Mitchell: American Rebel
Discover the Pulitzer Prize-winning author behind the bestselling novel "Gone With the Wind." 56 minutes [  TVPG ]
Wed, Apr 4, 3:00 am · Margaret Mitchell: American Rebel
Discover the Pulitzer Prize-winning author behind the bestselling novel "Gone With the Wind." 56 minutes [  TVPG ]
Mon, Apr 16, 10:00 pm · Harper Lee: Hey Boo
Explore the phenomenon behind To Kill a Mockingbird and the mysterious life of its author. 86 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Wed, Apr 18, 3:00 am · Harper Lee: Hey Boo
Explore the phenomenon behind To Kill a Mockingbird and the mysterious life of its author. 86 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
July
Sun, Jul 1, 10:30 pm · Jeff Bridges: The Dude Abides
Sheds light on life and craft the Oscar-winning actor and star of Crazy Heart and The Big Lebowski. 85 minutes [  TVPG ]
Tue, Jul 3, 3:30 am · Jeff Bridges: The Dude Abides
Sheds light on life and craft the Oscar-winning actor and star of Crazy Heart and The Big Lebowski. 85 minutes [  TVPG ]
Sun, Jul 8, 10:30 pm · Garrison Keillor: The Man On The Radio In The Red
Explore the imagination of the man who created "A Prairie Home Companion," the popular radio show. 86 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Tue, Jul 10, 3:30 am · Garrison Keillor: The Man On The Radio In The Red
Explore the imagination of the man who created "A Prairie Home Companion," the popular radio show. 86 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
September
Mon, Sep 24, 10:00 pm · The Day Carl Sandburg Died
Captures the resurgence of interest in the Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer, journalist and poet. 85 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Wed, Sep 26, 3:00 am · The Day Carl Sandburg Died
Captures the resurgence of interest in the Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer, journalist and poet. 85 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
November
Tue, Nov 13, 8:00 pm · Judy Garland: By Myself
Vaulted screen tests, rehearsal footage and Judy's voice, telling her story in her own words. 116 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Thu, Nov 15, 1:00 am · Judy Garland: By Myself
Vaulted screen tests, rehearsal footage and Judy's voice, telling her story in her own words. 116 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
December
Sun, Dec 30, 12:00 pm · Joffrey: Mavericks Of American Dance
A look at the company that revolutionized American ballet features excerpts from seminal dances. 85 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
February
Tue, Feb 26, 11:00 pm · Sister Rosetta Tharpe: The Godmother Of Rock & Rol
This flamboyant African-American gospel superstar was a natural-born performer and a rebel. 55 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Thu, Feb 28, 4:00 am · Sister Rosetta Tharpe: The Godmother Of Rock & Rol
This flamboyant African-American gospel superstar was a natural-born performer and a rebel. 55 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
March
Mon, Mar 18, 10:00 pm · Margaret Mitchell: American Rebel
Discover the Pulitzer Prize-winning author behind the bestselling novel "Gone With the Wind." 56 minutes [  TVPG ]
Wed, Mar 20, 3:00 am · Margaret Mitchell: American Rebel
Discover the Pulitzer Prize-winning author behind the bestselling novel "Gone With the Wind." 56 minutes [  TVPG ]
Sun, Mar 31, 1:00 pm · Philip Roth: Unmasked
The American novelist who authored "Portnoy's Complaint" and "American Pastoral" is profiled. 85 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
April
Tue, Apr 9, 8:30 pm · Carol Burnett: A Woman Of Character
86 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Thu, Apr 11, 1:30 am · Carol Burnett: A Woman Of Character
86 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Fri, Apr 12, 11:00 pm · Carol Burnett: A Woman Of Character
86 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Sat, Apr 13, 4:00 am · Carol Burnett: A Woman Of Character
86 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]

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June
Sun, Jun 2, 8:00 pm · Carol Burnett: A Woman Of Character
86 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Tue, Jun 4, 1:00 am · Carol Burnett: A Woman Of Character
116 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, Jun 16, 10:30 pm · Garrison Keillor: The Man On The Radio In The Red
Explore the imagination of the man who created "A Prairie Home Companion," the popular radio show. 86 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Tue, Jun 18, 3:30 am · Garrison Keillor: The Man On The Radio In The Red
Explore the imagination of the man who created "A Prairie Home Companion," the popular radio show. 86 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
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September
Sat, Sep 24, 1:00 am · Bob Dylan: No Direction Home - Part 1
Martin Scorsese directs this intimate biography featuring rare footage, performances & interviews. 116 minutes [ CC Stereo TVPG ]
October
Sat, Oct 1, 1:00 am · Bob Dylan: No Direction Home - Part 2
Martin Scorsese directs this intimate biography of Bob Dylan featuring interviews and performances. 116 minutes [ CC Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, Oct 23, 9:30 am · Glenn Gould: Genius Within
A close look at the reclusive musician who had revolutionary understanding of the Baroque masters. 116 minutes [ CC Stereo TVPG ]
August
Thu, Aug 9, 7:30 pm · The Education Of Gore Vidal
This contemporary social satirist has been entertaining and outraging the public for 50 years. 86 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Sat, Aug 11, 4:30 am · The Education Of Gore Vidal
This contemporary social satirist has been entertaining and outraging the public for 50 years. 86 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
February
Thu, Feb 7, 7:00 pm · Cab Calloway: Sketches
The singer was at the top of his game in the jazz and swing era and was rediscovered in the 1980s. 56 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Sat, Feb 9, 4:00 am · Cab Calloway: Sketches
The singer was at the top of his game in the jazz and swing era and was rediscovered in the 1980s. 56 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
March
Tue, Mar 5, 7:30 pm · Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women
A look at the author of "Little Women" reveals she was a free thinker with a literary double life. 86 minutes [  TVPG ]
Thu, Mar 7, 4:30 am · Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women
A look at the author of "Little Women" reveals she was a free thinker with a literary double life. 86 minutes [  TVPG ]
Thu, Mar 21, 7:30 pm · Harper Lee: Hey Boo
Explore the phenomenon behind To Kill a Mockingbird and the mysterious life of its author. 86 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Sat, Mar 23, 1:00 am · Lennon Nyc
Concert footage and conversations with close friends establish John Lennon as an American artist. 115 minutes [  TVPG ]
Sat, Mar 23, 4:30 am · Harper Lee: Hey Boo
Explore the phenomenon behind To Kill a Mockingbird and the mysterious life of its author. 85 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]

upcoming
June
Sun, Jun 2, 8:00 pm · Carol Burnett: A Woman Of Character
86 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Thu, Jun 20, 7:30 pm · Garrison Keillor: The Man On The Radio In The Red
Explore the imagination of the man who created "A Prairie Home Companion," the popular radio show. 86 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Sat, Jun 22, 4:30 am · Garrison Keillor: The Man On The Radio In The Red
Explore the imagination of the man who created "A Prairie Home Companion," the popular radio show. 86 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]

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