American Masters.

American Masters

Since its premiere in 1986, this Emmy-winning documentary series has presented hundreds of hours comprising profiles of outstanding American cultural artists. Past subjects have included Charlie Chaplin, Helen Hayes, pop icon Andy Warhol, singer Billie Holliday and composer-conductor Leonard Bernstein.

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UPCOMING EPISODES

Wed, 1/28 at 6:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire

The life and career of Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel, who authored 57 books, taught as a university professor and championed human rights over his decades-long career.

Wed, 1/28 at 11:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire

The life and career of Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel, who authored 57 books, taught as a university professor and championed human rights over his decades-long career.

Thu, 1/29 at 7:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire

The life and career of Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel, who authored 57 books, taught as a university professor and championed human rights over his decades-long career.

Thu, 1/29 at 7:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Art Spiegelman: Disaster Is My Muse

The career of cartoonist Art Spiegelman and the impact of his Pulitzer Prize-winning graphic novel, "Maus: A Survivor's Tale," which describes his parents' survival of the Holocaust.

Fri, 1/30 at 12:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Art Spiegelman: Disaster Is My Muse

The career of cartoonist Art Spiegelman and the impact of his Pulitzer Prize-winning graphic novel, "Maus: A Survivor's Tale," which describes his parents' survival of the Holocaust.

Sun, 2/1 at 2:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Art Spiegelman: Disaster Is My Muse

The career of cartoonist Art Spiegelman and the impact of his Pulitzer Prize-winning graphic novel, "Maus: A Survivor's Tale," which describes his parents' survival of the Holocaust.

Sun, 2/1 at 4:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Art Spiegelman: Disaster Is My Muse

The career of cartoonist Art Spiegelman and the impact of his Pulitzer Prize-winning graphic novel, "Maus: A Survivor's Tale," which describes his parents' survival of the Holocaust.

Mon, 2/2 at 3:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Art Spiegelman: Disaster Is My Muse

The career of cartoonist Art Spiegelman and the impact of his Pulitzer Prize-winning graphic novel, "Maus: A Survivor's Tale," which describes his parents' survival of the Holocaust.

Mon, 2/2 at 2:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands

Exploring the life and legacy of singer Marian Anderson and her work as an advocate for the civil rights advocate.

Sat, 2/7 at 7:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Little Richard: The King and Queen of Rock and Roll

Celebrating the life and influence of Little Richard as well as his role in rock history with Paul McCartney, Keith Richards, Mick Jagger, David Bowie, Elton John, Bob Dylan, Prince and Bruce Springsteen.

Sat, 2/7 at 11:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Little Richard: The King and Queen of Rock and Roll

Celebrating the life and influence of Little Richard as well as his role in rock history with Paul McCartney, Keith Richards, Mick Jagger, David Bowie, Elton John, Bob Dylan, Prince and Bruce Springsteen.

Wed, 2/11 at 2:30 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket

Author James Baldwin, as revealed in his written and spoken words and in interviews with friends and colleagues, including William Styron, Maya Angelou and Bobby Short.