American Masters — Season 3
8 episodesFirst aired 11 July 1988
E1Lillian Gish: The Actor's Life for Me
Jul 19881h 30m
The famed career of the silent movie actress and an examination of the role of women in film during that era of American cinema.
E2A Duke Named Ellington
10.0Jul 19881h 30m
Detailed biography of the renowned jazz performer/conductor Duke Ellington and his band, including his easy-going grace and sophistication.
E3Andre Kertesz of the Cities
Aug 19881h 30m
A retrospective of the urban photography of Andre Kertesz, told by tracking him in the final years before his death.
E4Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul
9.0Aug 19881h 30m
Franklin's life - from gospel to Grammy Awards.
E5Rivera in America
Aug 19881h 30m
The murals and politics of the famed Mexican artist Diego Rivera.
E6Saint-Gaudens: Masque of the Golden Bowl
Sept 19881h 30m
A dramatic recreation of the work and career of a renowned sculptor, Augustus Saint-Gaudens
E7Neil Simon: Not Just for Laughs
Mar 19891h 30m
The whimsical work of the beloved playwright.
E8Broadway's Dreamers: The Legacy of the Group Theatre
6.5Jun 19891h 30m
The story of "method" acting.
