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, 12/3 at 6:00 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, 12/3 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.

Sat, 12/13 at 7:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes

Bebop pioneer and virtuoso composer Max Roach's far-reaching ambitions were inspired and challenged by the inequities of the society around him.

Sat, 12/13 at 11:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes

Bebop pioneer and virtuoso composer Max Roach's far-reaching ambitions were inspired and challenged by the inequities of the society around him.