Episode guide
American Masters: Season 16
8 episodes · first aired Oct 7, 2001
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- 1 Goldwyn: The Man and His Movies Oct 7, 2001 · 1h 30m The story of the dreams and accomplishments of Samuel Goldwyn, a determined immigrant who founded a Hollywood movie dynasty.
- 2 F. Scott Fitzgerald: Winter Dreams Oct 14, 2001 · 1h 30m An examination of the themes and characters of the noted novelist.
- 3 Richard Rodgers: The Sweetest Sounds Oct 21, 2001 · 1h 30m The remarkable songs of America's best-known composer of music for the stage.
- 4 Quincy Jones: In the Pocket Nov 18, 2001 · 1h 30m Profile of the career of the ground-breaking musician and producer.
- 5 Good Rockin' Tonight: The Legacy of Sun Records Nov 28, 2001 · 1h 30m The story of how Sam Phillips founded the record company that pulled together some of the early legends of American Rock 'n' Roll.
- 6 Merce Cunningham: A Lifetime of Dance Dec 16, 2001 · 1h 30m A biography of one of the 20th century's most innovative choreographers.
- 7 Ralph Ellison: An American Journey Feb 19, 2002 · 1h 30m The impact of African-American author Ellison on the state of culture and literature in the United States.
- 8 Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer Mar 1, 2002 · 1h 30m The colorful life of the choreographer and performer who has often been acknowledged as America's most powerful and athletic dancer.