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American Masters

American Masters

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

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 36 Episodes

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Episode 1: Ailey

Jan 11, 2022 · 1h 24m

The life and career of choreographer Alvin Ailey, whose dances focus on the Black experience, interviews with those close to him and a glimpse into his dance studios.

Episode 5: Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road

Jun 14, 2022 · 1h 24m

Follow musician, singer, songwriter, record producer and co-founder of The Beach Boys, Brian Wilson on a drive through Los Angeles with his longtime friend and Rolling Stone editor Jason Fine. With Fine behind the wheel and Wilson selecting the music, they reflect on the formative and creative periods in Wilson’s life as they revisit the places that helped to shape his career.

Episode 6: Buffy Sainte-Marie: Carry It On

Nov 22, 2022 · 1h 30m

Experience the story of the Oscar-winning Indigenous artist from her rise to prominence in New York’s Greenwich Village folk music scene through her six-decade groundbreaking career as a singer-songwriter, social activist, educator and artist.

Episode 7: The Adventures of Saul Bellow

Dec 12, 2022 · 1h 23m

Explore Nobel Prize winner Saul Bellow's impact on American literature and how he navigated through issues of his time, including race, gender and the Jewish immigrant experience. Featuring interviews with Philip Roth, Salman Rushdie and others.

Episode 8: Groucho & Cavett

Dec 27, 2022 · 1h 22m

Discover the enduring friendship between television personality Dick Cavett and his mentor iconic comedian Groucho Marx. Their relationship is chronicled through interviews with Cavett, archival footage and interviews with George Burns and others.

Season 36 FAQ

Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.

When did American Masters Season 36 premiere?

American Masters Season 36 premiered on January 11, 2022.

How many episodes are in American Masters Season 36?

American Masters Season 36 has 8 episodes.

What is the first episode of American Masters Season 36?

The season opens with Season 36 Episode 1, "Ailey". It aired on January 11, 2022.

Go to Season 36 Episode 1

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