American Masters

AMERICAN MASTERS is an ongoing series of award-winning primetime specials examining the lives, works, and creative processes of our most outstanding cultural artists. Created in 1984 by Susan Lacy and produced by Thirteen/WNET for national public television, the series is both a celebration and an exploration of creativity in America. Consisting of more than 250 hours of programming to date, AMERICAN MASTERS is a growing film library documenting the role important individuals, groups, and movements have played in the formation of our cultural identity.

Sat, Apr 27	8:00 P.M.	The Incomparable Mr. Buckley NH Explore (11.2) Discover the intellectual evolution and political legacy of William F.
Sat, Apr 27	8:00 P.M.	Ailey NH World (11.3) Discover the legendary choreographer Alvin Ailey whose dances center on the Black American experience with grace, strength and beauty.
Sun, Apr 28	12:00 A.M.	Ailey NH World (11.3) Discover the legendary choreographer Alvin Ailey whose dances center on the Black American experience with grace, strength and beauty.
Sun, Apr 28	1:00 A.M.	The Incomparable Mr. Buckley NH Explore (11.2) Discover the intellectual evolution and political legacy of William F.
Wed, May 8	1:00 P.M.	Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road NH Explore (11.2) Explore the life and career of Brian Wilson, singer, songwriter and co-founder of The Beach Boys, as he and Rolling Stone editor Jason Fine drive around Los Angeles.
Thu, May 9	3:00 A.M.	Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road NH Explore (11.2) Explore the life and career of Brian Wilson, singer, songwriter and co-founder of The Beach Boys, as he and Rolling Stone editor Jason Fine drive around Los Angeles.
Thu, May 9	2:00 P.M.	Nam June Paik NH World (11.3) See the world through the eyes of Nam June Paik, the father of video art and coiner of the term "electronic superhighway.
Sat, May 25	8:00 P.M.	Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir NH World (11.3) Explore the life of the groundbreaking author of "The Joy Luck Club" in this intimate portrait.
Sun, May 26	12:00 A.M.	Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir NH World (11.3) Explore the life of the groundbreaking author of "The Joy Luck Club" in this intimate portrait.
Mon, May 27	7:30 P.M.	Waterman - Duke: Ambassador of Aloha NH World (11.3) Narrated by Jason Momoa, discover the inspiring story and considerable impact of five-time Olympic medalist Duke Kahanamoku.
Tue, May 28	12:30 A.M.	Waterman - Duke: Ambassador of Aloha NH World (11.3) Narrated by Jason Momoa, discover the inspiring story and considerable impact of five-time Olympic medalist Duke Kahanamoku.
Tue, May 28	8:30 A.M.	Waterman - Duke: Ambassador of Aloha NH World (11.3) Narrated by Jason Momoa, discover the inspiring story and considerable impact of five-time Olympic medalist Duke Kahanamoku.
Thu, May 30	3:30 P.M.	Joe Papp In Five Acts NH World (11.3) Joe Papp, founder of The Public Theater, Free Shakespeare in the Park and producer of groundbreaking plays like Hair, A Chorus Line and for colored girls, created a "theater of inclusion" based on the belief that great art is for everyone.
Sun, Jun 2	4:00 A.M.	Waterman - Duke: Ambassador of Aloha NH World (11.3) Narrated by Jason Momoa, discover the inspiring story and considerable impact of five-time Olympic medalist Duke Kahanamoku.