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DVR Alert: Tony & Pulitzer-Winning Playwright August Wilson Featured on PBS's American Masters Tonight
by TV News Desk - February 20, 2015
THIRTEEN's American Masters series and Pittsburgh PBS affiliate WQED join forces to explore the life and legacy of playwright August Wilson (April 27, 1945 - October 2, 2005) -- the man some call America's Shakespeare...
by TV News Desk - February 20, 2015
THIRTEEN's American Masters series and Pittsburgh PBS affiliate WQED join forces to explore the life and legacy of playwright August Wilson (April 27, 1945 - October 2, 2005) -- the man some call America's Shakespeare...
VIDEO: AMERICAN MASTERS Pays Tribute to CBS Newsman Bob Simon
by Caryn Robbins - February 13, 2015
The American Masters series website has an In Memoriam tribute to award-winning, CBS News and 60 Minutes correspondent Bob Simon, a Bronx native and Manhattan resident. Watch the video below!...
by Caryn Robbins - February 13, 2015
The American Masters series website has an In Memoriam tribute to award-winning, CBS News and 60 Minutes correspondent Bob Simon, a Bronx native and Manhattan resident. Watch the video below!...
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Phylicia Rashad and More in PBS's August Wilson Special
by TV News Desk - February 09, 2015
THIRTEEN's AMERICAN MASTERS series and Pittsburgh PBS affiliate WQED join forces to explore the life and legacy of playwright August Wilson (April 27, 1945 - October 2, 2005) -- the man some call America's Shakespeare -- from his roots as an activist and poet to his indelible mark on Broadway. 'AMER...
by TV News Desk - February 09, 2015
THIRTEEN's AMERICAN MASTERS series and Pittsburgh PBS affiliate WQED join forces to explore the life and legacy of playwright August Wilson (April 27, 1945 - October 2, 2005) -- the man some call America's Shakespeare -- from his roots as an activist and poet to his indelible mark on Broadway. 'AMER...
Magician Ricky Jay Featured in New Episode of THIRTEEN's AMERICAN MASTERS Tonight
by TV News Desk - January 23, 2015
For the first time, THIRTEEN's American Masters series profiles a magician: the inimitable Ricky Jay, considered one of the world's greatest conjurers, capable of creating a profound sense of wonder and disbelief in even the most jaded of audiences....
by TV News Desk - January 23, 2015
For the first time, THIRTEEN's American Masters series profiles a magician: the inimitable Ricky Jay, considered one of the world's greatest conjurers, capable of creating a profound sense of wonder and disbelief in even the most jaded of audiences....
PBS to Encore AMERICAN MASTERS: BING CROSBY REDISCOVERED, Today
by BWW News Desk - December 26, 2014
?Bing Crosby (May 3, 1903-October 14, 1977) was, without doubt, the most popular and influential multimedia star of the first half of the 20th century. For more than three decades, through radio, film, television and records, he reigned supreme....
by BWW News Desk - December 26, 2014
?Bing Crosby (May 3, 1903-October 14, 1977) was, without doubt, the most popular and influential multimedia star of the first half of the 20th century. For more than three decades, through radio, film, television and records, he reigned supreme....
Magician Ricky Jay to Be Featured in Season Premiere of THIRTEEN's American Masters
by Caryn Robbins - December 22, 2014
For the first time, THIRTEEN's American Masters series profiles a magician: the inimitable Ricky Jay, considered one of the world's greatest conjurers, capable of creating a profound sense of wonder and disbelief in even the most jaded of audiences....
by Caryn Robbins - December 22, 2014
For the first time, THIRTEEN's American Masters series profiles a magician: the inimitable Ricky Jay, considered one of the world's greatest conjurers, capable of creating a profound sense of wonder and disbelief in even the most jaded of audiences....
PBS to Encore AMERICAN MASTERS: BING CROSBY REDISCOVERED, 12/26
by Caryn Robbins - December 09, 2014
?Bing Crosby (May 3, 1903-October 14, 1977) was, without doubt, the most popular and influential multimedia star of the first half of the 20th century. For more than three decades, through radio, film, television and records, he reigned supreme....
by Caryn Robbins - December 09, 2014
?Bing Crosby (May 3, 1903-October 14, 1977) was, without doubt, the most popular and influential multimedia star of the first half of the 20th century. For more than three decades, through radio, film, television and records, he reigned supreme....
THIRTEEN's American Masters Releases New Documentary BING CROSBY UNDISCOVERED on DVD Today
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2014
Bing Crosby (May 3, 1903-October 14, 1977) was, without doubt, the most popular and influential multi-media star of the first half of the 20 th century....
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2014
Bing Crosby (May 3, 1903-October 14, 1977) was, without doubt, the most popular and influential multi-media star of the first half of the 20 th century....
THIRTEEN's American Masters to Premiere Documentary 'Bing Crosby Rediscovered', 11/2
by Caryn Robbins - November 19, 2014
Bing Crosby (May 3, 1903-October 14, 1977) was, without doubt, the most popular and influential multimedia star of the first half of the 20th century. For more than three decades, through radio, film, television and records, he reigned supreme....
by Caryn Robbins - November 19, 2014
Bing Crosby (May 3, 1903-October 14, 1977) was, without doubt, the most popular and influential multimedia star of the first half of the 20th century. For more than three decades, through radio, film, television and records, he reigned supreme....
PBS to Air MASTERPIECE's 'Wolf Hall' Starring Tony-Award Winner Mark Rylance
by Caryn Robbins - November 19, 2014
PBS will host two days of press conferences featuring Damian Lewis, who plays Henry VIII in MASTERPIECE's "Wolf Hall," starring Tony-Award winner Mark Rylance as Thomas Cromwell...
by Caryn Robbins - November 19, 2014
PBS will host two days of press conferences featuring Damian Lewis, who plays Henry VIII in MASTERPIECE's "Wolf Hall," starring Tony-Award winner Mark Rylance as Thomas Cromwell...
THIRTEEN's American Masters to Present New Documentary BING CROSBY UNDISCOVERED, 12/2
by Caryn Robbins - November 12, 2014
Bing Crosby (May 3, 1903-October 14, 1977) was, without doubt, the most popular and influential multi-media star of the first half of the 20 th century....
by Caryn Robbins - November 12, 2014
Bing Crosby (May 3, 1903-October 14, 1977) was, without doubt, the most popular and influential multi-media star of the first half of the 20 th century....
Martha Marchena Plays Latin American Classics at the Koubek Theater Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2014
Martha Marchena will perform Latin American classics tonight, October 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the Koubek Theater....
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2014
Martha Marchena will perform Latin American classics tonight, October 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the Koubek Theater....
Martha Marchena to Play Latin American Classics at the Koubek Theater, 10/17
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2014
Martha Marchena will perform Latin American classics on Friday, October 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the Koubek Theater....
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2014
Martha Marchena will perform Latin American classics on Friday, October 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the Koubek Theater....
Retrospective, SLEEPING BEAUTY, New Works, Gala, Exhibits and More Among ABT's 75th Anniversary Programming
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2014
Plans were announced today for American Ballet Theatre's 75th Anniversary season by Kevin McKenzie, Artistic Director, and Rachel S. Moore, CEO. The 15-month long celebration will be highlighted by performances of ABT's historic repertoire presented during the Company's 2014 and 2015 seasons, a spec...
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2014
Plans were announced today for American Ballet Theatre's 75th Anniversary season by Kevin McKenzie, Artistic Director, and Rachel S. Moore, CEO. The 15-month long celebration will be highlighted by performances of ABT's historic repertoire presented during the Company's 2014 and 2015 seasons, a spec...
VIDEO: PBS's MAKE 'EM LAUGH Shares Never-Before-Seen Video of Joan Rivers
by Caryn Robbins - September 24, 2014
Conducted on November 16, 2006, this never before seen interview outtake is from the archives of the six-hour PBS comedy series MAKE 'EM LAUGH: The Funny Business of America....
by Caryn Robbins - September 24, 2014
Conducted on November 16, 2006, this never before seen interview outtake is from the archives of the six-hour PBS comedy series MAKE 'EM LAUGH: The Funny Business of America....
PBS's AMERICAN MASTERS Presents Memoriam Tribute to Joan Rivers Tonight
by TV News Desk - September 23, 2014
Immediately following tonight's 9-10:30 p.m. PBS premiere of Timothy Greenfield-Sanders' new documentary American Masters: The Boomer List, AMERICAN MASTERS will present an In Memoriam tribute broadcast of Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work (2010) tonight, September 23, 10:30 p.m.-12 midnight on PBS (chec...
by TV News Desk - September 23, 2014
Immediately following tonight's 9-10:30 p.m. PBS premiere of Timothy Greenfield-Sanders' new documentary American Masters: The Boomer List, AMERICAN MASTERS will present an In Memoriam tribute broadcast of Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work (2010) tonight, September 23, 10:30 p.m.-12 midnight on PBS (chec...
John Leguizamo, Billy Joel, Kim Cattrall & More Featured on PBS's THE BOOMER LIST Tonight
by TV News Desk - September 23, 2014
From the time of its birth, the baby boomer generation (1946-1964) has significantly and uniquely changed our world. 2014 marks an important shift in American culture, as the last boomers turn 50. American Masters: The Boomer List, premiering nationwide tonight, September 23, 9-10:30 p.m. on PBS (ch...
by TV News Desk - September 23, 2014
From the time of its birth, the baby boomer generation (1946-1964) has significantly and uniquely changed our world. 2014 marks an important shift in American culture, as the last boomers turn 50. American Masters: The Boomer List, premiering nationwide tonight, September 23, 9-10:30 p.m. on PBS (ch...
VIDEO: John Leguizamo Talks New PBS Special BABY BOOMERS on 'Today'
by Caryn Robbins - September 22, 2014
Actor and comedian John Leguizamo is part of the new PBS Documentary AMERICAN MASTERS: THE BOOMER LIST that celebrates the lives of 19 baby boomers....
by Caryn Robbins - September 22, 2014
Actor and comedian John Leguizamo is part of the new PBS Documentary AMERICAN MASTERS: THE BOOMER LIST that celebrates the lives of 19 baby boomers....
PBS's AMERICAN MASTERS to Present Memoriam Tribute to Joan Rivers, 9/23
by Caryn Robbins - September 18, 2014
American Masters will present an In Memoriam tribute broadcast of Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work (2010) on Tuesday, September 23, 10:30 p.m.-12 midnight on PBS (check local listings)....
by Caryn Robbins - September 18, 2014
American Masters will present an In Memoriam tribute broadcast of Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work (2010) on Tuesday, September 23, 10:30 p.m.-12 midnight on PBS (check local listings)....
VIDEO: New Clips of John Leguizamo, Kim Cattrall and More in PBS's AMERICAN MASTERS: THE BOOMER LIST
by TV News Desk - September 15, 2014
American Masters: The Boomer List explores the story of the influential baby boomer generation (1946-1964) through the lives of 19 iconic boomers--one born each year of the baby boom. Subjects including Samuel L. Jackson, Billy Joel, Tommy Hilfiger, Amy Tan, Maria Shriver, Kim Cattrall, Erin Brockov...
by TV News Desk - September 15, 2014
American Masters: The Boomer List explores the story of the influential baby boomer generation (1946-1964) through the lives of 19 iconic boomers--one born each year of the baby boom. Subjects including Samuel L. Jackson, Billy Joel, Tommy Hilfiger, Amy Tan, Maria Shriver, Kim Cattrall, Erin Brockov...
PBS Premieres AMERICAN MASTERS - Dorothea Lange Documentary Tonight
by TV News Desk - August 29, 2014
Her celebrated photograph 'Migrant Mother' is one of the most recognized and arresting images in the world, A Haunting portrait that came to represent the suffering of America's Great Depression. Yet few know the story, struggles and profound body of work of the woman behind the camera: Dorothea Lan...
by TV News Desk - August 29, 2014
Her celebrated photograph 'Migrant Mother' is one of the most recognized and arresting images in the world, A Haunting portrait that came to represent the suffering of America's Great Depression. Yet few know the story, struggles and profound body of work of the woman behind the camera: Dorothea Lan...
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Tom Kitt, Tony Awards, The Sound of Music Live!, The Normal Heart & More Win at Creative Arts Emmys
by Robert Diamond - August 16, 2014
Amongst this year's winners? The Tony Awards (last year's) won big, winning for Outstanding Music & Lyrics, for the 67th Annual Tony Awards, Tom Kitt, music by; Lin-Manuel Miranda, lyrics • Song Title: Bigger!, CBS White Cherry Entertainment....
by Robert Diamond - August 16, 2014
Amongst this year's winners? The Tony Awards (last year's) won big, winning for Outstanding Music & Lyrics, for the 67th Annual Tony Awards, Tom Kitt, music by; Lin-Manuel Miranda, lyrics • Song Title: Bigger!, CBS White Cherry Entertainment....
PBS to Premiere AMERICAN MASTERS - Dorothea Lange Documentary, 8/29
by Caryn Robbins - July 31, 2014
Her celebrated photograph 'Migrant Mother' is one of the most recognized and arresting images in the world, a haunting portrait that came to represent the suffering of America's Great Depression....
by Caryn Robbins - July 31, 2014
Her celebrated photograph 'Migrant Mother' is one of the most recognized and arresting images in the world, a haunting portrait that came to represent the suffering of America's Great Depression....
Billy Joel & More to Be Featured on THRITEEN's THE BOOMER LIST, Premiering 9/23
by Caryn Robbins - July 31, 2014
American Masters: The Boomer List, premiering nationwide Tuesday, September 23, 9-10:30 p.m. on PBS...
by Caryn Robbins - July 31, 2014
American Masters: The Boomer List, premiering nationwide Tuesday, September 23, 9-10:30 p.m. on PBS...
VIDEO: Sneak Peek at John Leguizamo, Billy Joel, Kim Cattrall and More in PBS's AMERICAN MASTERS: THE BOOMER LIST
by TV News Desk - July 30, 2014
From the time of its birth, the baby boomer generation (1946-1964) has significantly and uniquely changed our world. 2014 marks an important shift in American culture, as the last boomers turn 50. American Masters: The Boomer List, premiering nationwide Tuesday, September 23, 9-10:30 p.m. on PBS (ch...
by TV News Desk - July 30, 2014
From the time of its birth, the baby boomer generation (1946-1964) has significantly and uniquely changed our world. 2014 marks an important shift in American culture, as the last boomers turn 50. American Masters: The Boomer List, premiering nationwide Tuesday, September 23, 9-10:30 p.m. on PBS (ch...
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