Video: 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.
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American Masters | Genius Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould | PBS (#2307)
Full Program: Watch the full documentary that looks at the truth behind this mysterious, iconic musician 01:53:46
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American Masters | Lorne Tulk & Glenn Gould's Chair | PBS (#2307)
Hear a story about Glenn Gould's attachment to the chairs he sat in while recording 02:53
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American Masters | Ray Roberts & Mementos of Glenn Gould | PBS (#2307)
One of Gould's oldest friends shares stories and photographs about the musical genius 03:37
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American Masters | Kevin Bazzana & Glenn Gould's Notes | PBS (#2307)
Music historian Kevin Bazzana discusses Gould's depth of character 02:42
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American Masters | Preview Excerpt from "Jeff Bridges: The Dude Abides" | PBS (#2308)
In this clip from "Jeff Bridges: The Dude Abides", Bridges visits the shop in New York's Greenwich Village called The Little Lebowski dedicated to collector items dedicated to The Big Lebowski and... 03:16
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American Masters | Genius Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould - Preview | PBS (#2307)
A profoundly enigmatic musical poet, there have been many documentaries about Glenn Gould, but they were typically sidetracked, focusing on the pills and fashions - missing the man, the magic and... 00:34
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American Masters | LENNONYC Outtakes: Earl Slick | PBS (#2306)
Earl Slick remembers meeting John Lennon 01:37
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American Masters | LENNONYC Outtakes: Robert Hilburn | PBS (#2306)
Pop music critic and author Robert Hilburn recalls a time when he met John Lennon 01:25
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American Masters | LENNONYC Outtakes: Jack Douglas | PBS (#2306)
Jack Douglas talks about meeting John Lennon and the experience of producing Imagine. 03:29
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American Masters | LENNONYC | PBS (#2306)
Full Program: Watch the full documentary on Lennon's life in New York City during the 1970s 01:54:10
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American Masters | LENNONYC Outtakes: Adam Ippolito | PBS (#2306)
Adam Ippolito of Elephant's Memory describes meeting John Lennon 01:43
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Remembering Lennon: Paula Kerger | PBS (#2306)
Paula Kerger remembers listening to John Lennon's "Walls and Bridges" with her husband. 00:28
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Remembering Lennon: History Detective Wes Cowan | PBS (#2306)
A PBS History Detective remembers listening to "Sergeant Pepper" while in high school. 00:39
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American Masters | LENNONYC Preview | PBS (#2306)
The film examines the period of time John Lennon and his family spent living in New York City. 00:30
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American Masters | LENNONYC - Promo | PBS (#2306)
This fall, as the world remembers John Lennon on what would have been his 70th birthday, and the 30th anniversary of his death, American Masters airs LENNONYC, a new film that takes an intimate... 01:31
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American Masters | LennoNYC | Remembering Lennon: Earl Slick, Lennon Lead Guitarist | PBS (#2306)
Interview with Earl Slick, a well known guitarist who worked alongside John Lennon. 00:47
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American Masters | LENNONYC: Share Your Videos! | PBS (#2306)
Interview & Call to Action with rock 'n' roll photographer Bob Gruen. 01:08
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American Masters | LennoNYC | Ken Burns' Memories of The Beatles | PBS (#2306)
Ken Burns reminisces about purchasing a 45 of the Beatles "I Want To Hold Your Hand". 00:35
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American Masters | LennoNYC | John Lennon's Message Through Ken Burns' Eyes | PBS (#2306)
Ken Burns reminisces about watching a film celebrating the The Beatles with his family. 03:20
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American Masters | LennoNYC | Interview with Lennon Fan 2 | PBS (#2306)
Interview with a woman who recalls her meeting with John Lennon. 00:58
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