Latest Articles About American Masters on PBS
PBS's MARVIN HAMLISCH: THE WAY HE WAS to Premiere 12/27
by Caryn Robbins - July 26, 2013 With exclusive access to Hamlisch's personal archival treasure trove and complete cooperation from his family, Marvin Hamlisch: The Way He Was (w.t.), premiering nationally Friday, December 27 at 9 p.m. on PBS...
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Broderick, Lane & More Featured on PBS's MEL BROOKS Special
by Caryn Robbins - March 11, 2013 Premiering nationwide Monday, May 20, 2013 at 9 p.m. (ET/PT) on PBS (check local listings), American Masters Mel Brooks: Make a Noise features new interviews with Brooks, his friends and colleagues, including Matthew Broderick, Nathan Lane, Cloris Leachman and Joan Rivers. Get a sneak peek below!...
VIDEO: First Look - PBS's AMERICAN MASTERS MEL BROOKS: MAKE A NOISE, Premiering Tonight
by TV News Desk - May 20, 2013 In PBS's AMERICAN MASTERS: Mel Brooks - MAKE A NOISE, comedian Mel Brooks shares never-before-heard stories about his personal life and 60-year career in the film. The larger-than-life legend is very private, making his participation in this film a genuine first. Featuring new interviews with Matthe...
PBS' Mel Brooks Special Now Available Online
by Tyler Peterson - May 21, 2013 Last night's AMERICAN MASTERS: Mel Brooks - MAKE A NOISE special on PBS has officially made its way online. The network has made the entire doc available for streaming, featuring new interviews with Matthew Broderick, Nathan Lane, Cloris Leachman, Carl Reiner, Joan Rivers, Tracey Ullman, and others,...
INVENTING DAVID GEFFEN Premieres 11/20 on PBS
by Kelsey Denette - July 10, 2012 David Geffen's far-reaching influence - as agent, manager, record industry mogul, Hollywood and Broadway producer, and philanthropist - has helped shape American popular culture for the past four decades....
Mandy Patinkin to Narrate PBS's MAVERICKS OF AMERICAN DANCE, 12/28
by Caryn Robbins - November 12, 2012 Narrated by Mandy Patinkin (Homeland), the film features interviews with former and current Joffrey dancers, the breakthroughs of choreograpers Twyla Tharp, Laura Dean and Margo Sappington, and rare archival performance footage, including excerpts from signature works Astarte, Trinity, and Billboard...
Mandy Patinkin to Narrate PBS's AMERICAN MASTERS JOFFREY, 12/28
by Caryn Robbins - June 18, 2012 Mandy Patinkin will narrate PBS's AMERICAN MASTERS JOFFREY BALLET on Friday December 28th at 9pm. The special will cover the story of the first quintessentially American dance company founded by Robert Joffrey and Gerald Arpino, who pioneered a new dance philosophy....
VIDEO: Joffrey Ballet's PARADE Revival Featured in Upcoming PBS Documentary
by Tyler Peterson - December 17, 2012 American Masters Joffrey: Mavericks of American Dance, premiering nationally Friday, December 28, 2012 at 9 p.m. (ET) on PBS (check local listings), tells the story of the first quintessentially American dance company, the Joffrey Ballet....
'Marvin Hamlisch: The Way He Was' Set for PBS's AMERICAN MASTERS
by Caryn Robbins - June 04, 2013 Three new AMERICAN MASTERS documentaries will be premiering this fall on PBS: Billie Jean King, Hendrix & Marvin Hamlisch.'...
PBS Announces Black History Month Special Programming
by Caryn Robbins - January 28, 2013 In celebration of Black History Month and as part of its year-round commitment to diverse programming, PBS today announced an on-air lineup commemorating the contributions of African Americans in music, dance, television and civil rights, providing an in-depth look at key figures and events that sh...
Sister Rosetta Tharpe Set for Season 27 of THIRTEEN's American Masters Tonight
by TV News Desk - February 22, 2013 American Masters opens its 27th season with the story of African-American gospel singer and guitar virtuoso Sister Rosetta Tharpe (March 20, 1915-October 9, 1973)....
STAGE TUBE: Preview AMERICAN MASTERS MARILYN MONROE: STILL LIFE, Airing on PBS, 8/5
by Movies News Desk - August 01, 2012 PBS presents a special encore of the award-winning 2006 documentary American Masters Marilyn Monroe: Still Life this Sunday, August 5 from 8-9 p.m, nationwide on PBS and in the New York metro area on THIRTEEN to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Monroe's death (8/5/62). Get preview of the document...
SMASH, BREAKING BAD Among Nominees for 63RD ANNUAL ACE AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - January 11, 2013 American Cinema Editors (ACE) today announced nominations for the 63rd Annual ACE Eddie Awards recognizing outstanding editing in nine categories of film, television and documentaries....
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Billie Jean King Profiled on Thirteen's AMERICAN MASTERS
by Caryn Robbins - July 15, 2013 This new documentary traces the incredible life of the single most important female athlete of the 20th century as her 70th birthday nears....
VIDEO: PBS's AMERICAN MASTERS MEL BROOKS: MAKE A NOISE, Premiering 5/20
by Caryn Robbins - April 24, 2013 In PBS's AMERICAN MASTERS: Mel Brooks - MAKE A NOISE, comedian Mel Brooks shares never-before-heard stories about his personal life and 60-year career in the film. The larger-than-life legend is very private, making his participation in this film a genuine first. Check out clips and interviews from ...
Sister Rosetta Tharpe Set for Season 27 of THIRTEEN's American Masters
by Caryn Robbins - February 19, 2013 American Masters opens its 27th season with the story of African-American gospel singer and guitar virtuoso Sister Rosetta Tharpe (March 20, 1915-October 9, 1973)....
Thirteen's AMERICAN MASTERS Presents 'Philip Roth: Unmasked' Tonight
by TV News Desk - March 29, 2013 Philip Roth: Unmasked had its world theatrical premiere March 13-19 for one week only at Film Forum in New York City and premieres nationally tonight, March 29 at 9 pm (ET) on PBS (check local listings) in honor of Roth's 80th birthday....
WNET Announces Vintage Logo T-Shirts Now Available for Limited Time
by Caryn Robbins - July 19, 2013 Supporters of THIRTEEN can now receive this limited edition T-Shirt when they contribute a donation of $25....
Mandy Patinkin Narrates PBS's MAVERICKS OF AMERICAN DANCE Tonight
by TV News Desk - December 28, 2012 American Masters Joffrey: Mavericks of American Dance, premiering nationally tonight, December 28, 2012 at 9 p.m. (ET) on PBS (check local listings), tells the story of the first quintessentially American dance company, the Joffrey Ballet....
WILLY WONKA Director Mel Stuart Dies at 83
by Caryn Robbins - August 10, 2012 ETonline reports that director Mel Stuart has passed away at the age of 83. Stuart is best known for helming the musical film 'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.'...
VIDEO: First Look - PBS's AMERICAN MASTERS MEL BROOKS: MAKE A NOISE, Premiering Tonight
by TV News Desk - May 20, 2013 In PBS's AMERICAN MASTERS: Mel Brooks - MAKE A NOISE, comedian Mel Brooks shares never-before-heard stories about his personal life and 60-year career in the film. The larger-than-life legend is very private, making his participation in this film a genuine first. Featuring new interviews with Matthe...
Carl Sandburg PBS Documentary Premieres 9/24 with Pete Seeger, Studs Terkel & More!
by Robert Diamond - September 12, 2012 For much of the 20th century, Carl Sandburg (1/6/1878 - 7/22/1967) was synonymous with the American experience, a spokesman on behalf of "the people." One of the most successful writers in the English language, Sandburg was a three-time Pulitzer Prize-winner for his poetry (Cornhuskers, 1918 and Com...
Joel Grey to Narrate PBS's BROADWAY MUSICALS: A JEWISH LEGACY, 1/1
by Caryn Robbins - November 27, 2012 As Sir Robin carols merrily to King Arthur in Monty Python's Spamalot, 'In any great adventure, if you don't want to lose…you won't succeed on Broadway if you don't have any Jews.' Eric Idle's cheeky lyric, which unfailingly generated knowing guffaws from Broadway audiences, proves to be more than a...
Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company to Presents FOUR, 9/20 -22
by Caryn Robbins - September 07, 2012 Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company presents FOUR September 20-22, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, 138 West Broadway, Salt Lake City....
STAGE TUBE: Preview AMERICAN MASTERS MARILYN MONROE: STILL LIFE, Airing on PBS, 8/5
by Movies News Desk - August 01, 2012 PBS presents a special encore of the award-winning 2006 documentary American Masters Marilyn Monroe: Still Life this Sunday, August 5 from 8-9 p.m, nationwide on PBS and in the New York metro area on THIRTEEN to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Monroe's death (8/5/62). Get preview of the document... |
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