American Masters

Private Conversations: On the Set of 'Death of a Salesman'

Jun 23, 1986

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

Philip Johnson, Self Portrait

Jun 30, 1986

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

Katherine Anne Porter: The Eye of Memory

Jul 7, 1986

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

The Unknown Chaplin (1)

Jul 14, 1986

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

The Unknown Chaplin (2)

Jul 21, 1986

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

The Unknown Chaplin (3)

Jul 28, 1986

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

Billie Holiday: The Long Night of Lady Day

Aug 4, 1986

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.

James Levine: A Life in Music

Aug 11, 1986

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.

Aaron Copland: A Self Portrait

Aug 18, 1986

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

Thomas Eakins: A Motion Portrait

Aug 25, 1986

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

Georgia O'Keeffe

Sep 1, 1986

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

Eugene O'Neill: A Glory of Ghosts

Sep 8, 1986

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