American Masters
Season 18
20038 episodes
Episode 1
Arthur Miller, Elia Kazan and the Blacklist
Sep 3, 20031h 30m
The dispute between one of America's most influential playwrights and a respected movie director over actions taken during the "red scare" of the 1950s.
Episode 2
James Brown: Soul Survivor
Oct 29, 20031h 30m
The highs and lows of the life of James Brown, the colorful and controversial "Godfather of Soul".
Episode 3
Cary Grant: A Class Apart
Jan 7, 20041h 30m
“Eternally elegant” screen superstar Cary Grant (1904-86) is profiled. Included are clips from his films and interviews with ex-wife Betsy Drake and widow Barbara Grant. There are also comments from biographers and film critics, and costars Eva Marie Saint and Martin Landau. Helen Mirren is the narrator, and Jeremy Northam provides the voice of Grant.
Episode 4
Balanchine
Jan 14, 20041h 30m
A retrospective on the life and work of George Balanchine, a founder of American ballet.
Episode 5
Judy Garland: By Myself
Feb 25, 20041h 30m
A detailed examination of the celebrated vocalist's career, from her amazing successes to her self-doubts and personal problems.
Episode 6
Henry Luce and Time-Life's America: A Vision of Empire
Apr 28, 20041h 30m
Episode 7
Hank Williams: Honky Tonk Blues
Jun 23, 20041h 30m
The brief but impressive career of the man most responsible for defining what is modern "country music".
Episode 8
Julia! America's Favorite Chef
Aug 18, 200457m
Through an interview with Julia herself, filmed in her fabled kitchen, and rare images from the photo collection of Paul Child and from family photo albums, Julia Child is revealed as few have seen her before in this tribute and testament to a great American icon.