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.

Sun, May 18 11:00 P.M. HOPPER: An American Love Story     NH World (11.3)

Hopper's work is the most recognizable art in America - popular, praised, and mysterious.

Mon, May 19 3:00 A.M. HOPPER: An American Love Story     NH World (11.3)

Hopper's work is the most recognizable art in America - popular, praised, and mysterious.

Mon, May 19 11:00 A.M. HOPPER: An American Love Story     NH World (11.3)

Hopper's work is the most recognizable art in America - popular, praised, and mysterious.

Wed, May 28 1:00 P.M. Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir     NH Explore (11.2)

Explore the life of the groundbreaking author of "The Joy Luck Club" in this intimate portrait.

Mon, Jun 9 2:00 P.M. Little Richard: The King and Queen of Rock and Roll     NH Explore (11.2)

"When I first heard Tutti Frutti, my heart nearly burst with excitement.

Tue, Jun 10 3:00 A.M. Little Richard: The King and Queen of Rock and Roll     NH Explore (11.2)

"When I first heard Tutti Frutti, my heart nearly burst with excitement.

Tue, Jun 10 12:00 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.

Wed, Jun 11 3:00 P.M. Keith Haring: Street Art Boy     NH World (11.3)

Explore the definitive story of international art sensation Keith Haring who blazed a trail through the art scene of '80s New York and revolutionized the worlds of pop culture and fine art.

Fri, Jun 13 7:00 P.M. James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket     NH World (11.3)

This program is an in-depth portrait of James Baldwin, one of the greatest American authors of the 20th century.

Sat, Jun 14 12:00 A.M. James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket     NH World (11.3)

This program is an in-depth portrait of James Baldwin, one of the greatest American authors of the 20th century.

Sat, Jun 14 8:00 A.M. James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket     NH World (11.3)

This program is an in-depth portrait of James Baldwin, one of the greatest American authors of the 20th century.

Sat, Jun 14 2:00 P.M. James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket     NH World (11.3)

This program is an in-depth portrait of James Baldwin, one of the greatest American authors of the 20th century.

Fri, Jun 20 9:00 P.M. Janis Ian: Breaking Silence     NHPBS (11.1)

Discover the life of singer-songwriter Janis Ian and how she rose as a folk icon and gay rights advocate.

Sat, Jun 21 1:00 A.M. Janis Ian: Breaking Silence     NHPBS (11.1)

Discover the life of singer-songwriter Janis Ian and how she rose as a folk icon and gay rights advocate.

Mon, Jun 23 12:00 P.M. Janis Ian: Breaking Silence     NH Explore (11.2)

Discover the life of singer-songwriter Janis Ian and how she rose as a folk icon and gay rights advocate.

Mon, Jun 23 2:00 P.M. Roberta     NH Explore (11.2)

Discover music icon Roberta Flack's rise to stardom and triumphs over racism and sexism.

Tue, Jun 24 3:00 A.M. Roberta     NH Explore (11.2)

Discover music icon Roberta Flack's rise to stardom and triumphs over racism and sexism.


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American Masters | Art Spiegelman: Disaster is My Muse [ASL]
This Old House | E21 | Westford Historic Renovation | Septic, Stairs and Subs
Ask This Old House | E21 | Irrigation Add-On, Stripped Holes | Ask This Old House
NOVA | Secrets of the Forest
The Future of Nature | Humans
Nature | Salvation | Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise
The Corridors of Power | The Corridors of Power
Antiques Roadshow | Maryland Zoo, Hour 1
Great Performances | Now Hear This
Finding Your Roots | Finding My Roots
Going Your Way | Going Your Way
Wolf Hall | Episode 1: Wreckage
Marie Antoinette | Treacherous Legacy
Lucy Worsley Investigates | Bloody Mary
A Hymn for Peace: The Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra Performs Beethoven's Ninth Symphony | A Hymn for Peace: The Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra Performs Beethoven's Ninth Symphony
History with David Rubenstein | Alex Prud'homme
Shaking It Up: The Life and Times of Liz Carpenter | Shaking It Up: The Life and Times of Liz Carpenter
Prue Leith's Cotswold Kitchen | Alison Hammond
Secrets of the Dead | Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief (Part Two)
American Experience | Forgotten Hero: Walter White and the NAACP
Made With Love | America Made With Love
Great Migrations: A People on The Move | Coming to America
Independent Lens | Skin of Glass
Austin City Limits | ACL Presents: Willie Nelson & Family
Chautauqua at 150: Wynton Marsalis' All Rise | Chautauqua at 150: Wynton Marsalis' All Rise
Doc World | Ukrainian Storybox: A Woman's War
Wes Montgomery: A Celebration Concert | Wes Montgomery: A Celebration Concert
Paul Laurence Dunbar: Beyond the Mask | Paul Laurence Dunbar: Beyond the Mask
Funny Woman | Episode 1
The Creole Pig: Haiti's Great Loss | The Creole Pig: Haiti's Great Loss
Journeys of Black Mathematicians | Forging Resilience
Resistance: They Fought Back | Resistance: They Fought Back
Jacqueline du Pré: Genius and Tragedy | Jacqueline du Pré: Genius and Tragedy
Unknown Destination: A Love Story | Unknown Destination: A Love Story
All Creatures Great and Small | Episode 1: To All Our Boys