American Masters — Season 2
10 episodesFirst aired 6 July 1987
E1Isaac in America: A Journey with Isaac Bashevis Singer
Jul 19871h 30m
A profile of the literary work of Isaac Bashevis Singer and his influence on preserving Jewish culture and the Yiddish language.
E2Directed by William Wyler
7.7Jul 19871h 30m
A retrospective on the rich legacy of cinema directed by Wyler with clips and commentary.
E3Rubinstein Remembered
9.0Jul 19871h 30m
A trip through the life and works of the piano virtuoso Arthur Rubinstein conducted by his son John.
- E4
Nik and Murray
7.0Jul 19871h 30m
A story of two talented personalities, Alwin Nikolais and Murray Louis, and their collaborations in the world of dance.
E5George Gershwin Remembered
9.0Aug 19871h 30m
The music of the unique American master composer (as well as his brother Ira) with insights from his collaborators and friends.
- E6
Maurice Sendak: Mon Cher Papa
Aug 19871h 30m
An installment that shows the author and illustrator at work staging a production of a Mozart opera.
E7The Negro Ensemble Company
Sept 19871h 30m
An ode to the work of the African American theater group founded in the late 60s and its impact on the performing arts.
E8Unanswered Prayers: The Life and Times of Truman Capote
Sept 19871h 30m
The evolution of the novelist and his impact on other artists and American culture.
E9The Ten-Year Lunch: The Wit and Legend of the Algonquin Round Table
Sept 19871h 30m
A history of the famed social gathering of leaders, intellectuals, writers, and artists.
E10Buster Keaton: Hard Act to Follow
Nov 19871h 30m
The story of the silent-era star who brought brilliance and originality to physical comedy.
