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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.
Episode 6 : Alexander Calder
June. 17,1998
A biography of the acclaimed sculptor known for his mobiles and large public art pieces.
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Episode 5 : Don Hewitt: 90 Minutes on 60 Minutes
May. 01,1998
The work of Don Hewitt in the CBS news department and the story of the long-running new magazine 60 Minutes.
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Episode 4 : Lou Reed: Rock and Roll Heart
April. 29,1998
Profile of one of the major leaders of new directions in rock music.
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Episode 3 : Billy Wilder: the Human Comedy
February. 04,1998
A profile of writer-director Billy Wilder.
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Episode 2 : Vaudeville
November. 26,1997
The origins and growth of a unique form of live entertainment in the 20th century.
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Episode 1 : The Life and Times of Allen Ginsberg
September. 17,1997
The poetry of the noted "beat generation" poet and the post World War II lifestyle and values reflected within his works.
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