American Masters (1986 - 2026)

A behind-the-scenes look at the filming of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman for television.

One of America's best-known architects is profiled, with emphasis on his early career and his later movement away from minimalism.

A biography of the well-known social critic and author Katherine Anne Porter.

An in-depth treatment of the life and sensibilities of the innovative silent film superstar Charlie Chaplin.

An in-depth treatment of the life and sensibilities of the innovative silent film superstar Charlie Chaplin.

An in-depth treatment of the life and sensibilities of the innovative silent film superstar Charlie Chaplin.

A biography of Billie Holiday, one of America's most unique and emotional jazz singers and the tragic end of her life at an early age.

The musical career of the long-time conductor of New York City's Metropolitan Opera as reflected by following his normal working day on camera.

One of America's signature classical composers and the unique elements he incorporated into his pieces.

The strikingly realistic and unsentimental paintings of the noted artist from Philadelphia.

A profile of the noted American artist originally produced to celebrate her 90th birthday.