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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 7 : Hank Williams: Honky Tonk Blues
June. 23,2004
The brief but impressive career of the man most responsible for defining what is modern "country music".
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Episode 6 : Henry Luce and Time-Life's America: A Vision of Empire
April. 28,2004
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Episode 5 : Judy Garland: By Myself
February. 25,2004
A detailed examination of the celebrated vocalist's career, from her amazing successes to her self-doubts and personal problems.
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Episode 4 : Balanchine
January. 14,2004
A retrospective on the life and work of George Balanchine, a founder of American ballet.
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Episode 3 : Cary Grant: A Class Apart
January. 07,2004
“Eternally elegant” screen superstar Cary Grant (1904-86) is profiled. Included are clips from his films and interviews with ex-wife Betsy Drake and widow Barbara Grant. There are also comments from biographers and film critics, and costars Eva Marie Saint and Martin Landau. Helen Mirren is the narrator, and Jeremy Northam provides the voice of Grant.
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Episode 2 : James Brown: Soul Survivor
October. 29,2003
The highs and lows of the life of James Brown, the colorful and controversial "Godfather of Soul".
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Episode 1 : Arthur Miller, Elia Kazan and the Blacklist
September. 03,2003
The dispute between one of America's most influential playwrights and a respected movie director over actions taken during the "red scare" of the 1950s.
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