Episode 1: Arthur Miller, Elia Kazan and the Blacklist
2003-09-0390 min
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.
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American Masters Season 18 — Episodes and Where to Watch
8 episodes · first aired 2003-09-03
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Episode 2: James Brown: Soul Survivor
2003-10-2990 min
The highs and lows of the life of James Brown, the colorful and controversial "Godfather of Soul".
Episode 3: Cary Grant: A Class Apart
2004-01-0790 min
“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
2004-01-1490 min
A retrospective on the life and work of George Balanchine, a founder of American ballet.
Episode 5: Judy Garland: By Myself
2004-02-2590 min
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
2004-04-2890 min
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Episode 7: Hank Williams: Honky Tonk Blues
2004-06-2390 min
The brief but impressive career of the man most responsible for defining what is modern "country music".
Episode 8: Julia! America's Favorite Chef
2004-08-1857 min
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.
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