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American Masters

American Masters

1986Returning SeriesNext: Mar 17 9pm ET40 Seasons311 Episodes7.5TMDB
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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.

Created by: Susan Lacy
Season 32 · Episode 2

Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story

Aired May 18, 2018at 9PM·1h 30m

A profile of Hollywood star Hedy Lamarr (1914-2000), who was known as the world's most beautiful woman. Behind the pretty face, however, was the mind of an ingenious inventor whose pioneering work helped revolutionize modern communication. An Austrian Jewish emigrant, she invented a covert communication system to try to help defeat the Nazis; and it was her concept that is now used as the basis for secure WiFi, GPS and Bluetooth technologies.

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When did American Masters Season 32 Episode 2 air?

American Masters Season 32 Episode 2 aired on May 18, 2018 at 9 PM ET.

How long is American Masters Season 32 Episode 2?

This episode runs for approximately 90 minutes.

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