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American Masters (1986)

Series · 1986 · 41 seasons · Documentary

American Masters is a PBS television series which produces biographies on enduring writers, musicians, visual and performing artists, dramatists, filmmakers, and others who have left an indelible impression on the cultural landscape of the United States.

Created by Susan Lacy

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Series details

First aired23 June 1986
Latest episode25 August 2026
StatusReturning Series
Seasons41 (316 episodes)

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