6 episodes
American Masters - Season 12
First aired Sep 17, 1997Season 12
Browse all 6 episodes in this season, including available images, air dates, runtimes, ratings and episode summaries from TMDB.
Episodes
Episode 1
The Life and Times of Allen Ginsberg
Sep 17, 199790 min
The poetry of the noted "beat generation" poet and the post World War II lifestyle and values reflected within his works.
Episode 2
Vaudeville
Nov 26, 199790 min1 votes
The origins and growth of a unique form of live entertainment in the 20th century.
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Episode 3
Billy Wilder: the Human Comedy
Feb 4, 199890 min
A profile of writer-director Billy Wilder.
Episode 4
Lou Reed: Rock and Roll Heart
Apr 29, 199890 min1 votes
Profile of one of the major leaders of new directions in rock music.
Episode 5
Don Hewitt: 90 Minutes on 60 Minutes
May 1, 199890 min
The work of Don Hewitt in the CBS news department and the story of the long-running new magazine 60 Minutes.
Episode 6
Alexander Calder
Jun 17, 199890 min
A biography of the acclaimed sculptor known for his mobiles and large public art pieces.