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.