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American Masters

Season 16

8 episodes · premiered Oct 7, 2001

Where to watch American Masters

  1. E1 Goldwyn: The Man and His Movies

    Oct 7, 2001 · 1h 30m

    The story of the dreams and accomplishments of Samuel Goldwyn, a determined immigrant who founded a Hollywood movie dynasty.

  2. E2 F. Scott Fitzgerald: Winter Dreams

    Oct 14, 2001 · 1h 30m

    An examination of the themes and characters of the noted novelist.

  3. E3 Richard Rodgers: The Sweetest Sounds

    Oct 21, 2001 · 1h 30m

    The remarkable songs of America's best-known composer of music for the stage.

  4. E4 Quincy Jones: In the Pocket

    Nov 18, 2001 · 1h 30m

    Profile of the career of the ground-breaking musician and producer.

  5. E5 Good Rockin' Tonight: The Legacy of Sun Records

    Nov 28, 2001 · 1h 30m

    The story of how Sam Phillips founded the record company that pulled together some of the early legends of American Rock 'n' Roll.

  6. E6 Merce Cunningham: A Lifetime of Dance

    Dec 16, 2001 · 1h 30m

    A biography of one of the 20th century's most innovative choreographers.

  7. E7 Ralph Ellison: An American Journey

    Feb 19, 2002 · 1h 30m

    The impact of African-American author Ellison on the state of culture and literature in the United States.

  8. E8 Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer

    Mar 1, 2002 · 1h 30m

    The colorful life of the choreographer and performer who has often been acknowledged as America's most powerful and athletic dancer.