Sep 27, 2000 · 1h 30m
Profile of the actor who rose from niche westerns to movie industry fame and influence.


American Masters is a PBS television series which produces biographies on enduring writers, musicians, visual and performing artists, dramatists, filmmakers, and others who have left an indelible impression on the cultural landscape of the United States.
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Sep 27, 2000 · 1h 30m
Profile of the actor who rose from niche westerns to movie industry fame and influence.
Oct 4, 2000 · 1h 30m
The American writer Norman Mailer and his bristling personality - in his own words.
Nov 22, 2000 · 1h 30m
A profile of the half-century career of George Cukor, one of the most beloved motion picture directors and producers, and the impact he had on those in the industry.
Dec 3, 2000 · 1h 30m
The incredible career of Lucille Ball, from youth through the movies, from television star to media mogul. Some of the personalities that comment in this film include Fran Drescher, Van Johnson, Dick Martin, Edie Adams, and Carol Burnett. This episode won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Non-Fiction Program.
Feb 14, 2001 · 1h 30m
A profile of reggae superstar Bob Marley (1945-1981), featuring performance and newsreel footage, still photos and interviews with the singer, members of his family and musicians, and music-industry execs he worked with.
Apr 9, 2001 · 1h 30m
Documentary following the Hollywood star Gregory Peck on a tour of speaking engagements, as well as at home with his family in America and Italy. His career is illustrated by extracts from such movies as To Kill a Mockingbird, Roman Holiday, Cape Fear and McArthur.
Apr 16, 2001 · 1h 30m
Biography of a photographer and leader in bringing modern art works to the galleries of the United States.
Apr 23, 2001 · 1h 30m
A documentary on a photographer who spent decades trying to record the authentic Native American life.
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
American Masters Season 15 premiered on September 27, 2000.
American Masters Season 15 has 8 episodes.
The season opens with Season 15 Episode 1, "Clint Eastwood: Out of the Shadows". It aired on September 27, 2000.
Go to Season 15 Episode 1