American Masters trails this yarn-smith and his crew of actors and musicians as they spin stories and song into American gold.
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Garrison Keillor: The Man on the Radio in the Red Shoes
Annie Leibovitz: Life Through A Lens
Annie Leibovitz has photographed musicians, actors, and writers since the early 1970s. She has captured some of the most enduring images of our time.
Helen Keller: Becoming Helen Keller
We all think we know Helen Keller's story. But Helen Keller grew up, and it is her fascinating life as a Deaf Blind adult that this film explores.
Jasper Johns: About the Painter
In the late 1950's, Jasper Johns emerged as force leading the artistic community away from Abstract Expressionism toward a new emphasis on the concrete.
Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer
Gene Kelly revived the movie musical and redefined dance on screen, bringing with him an inspired sensibility and an original vitality.
Harold Lloyd: About Harold Lloyd
"The King of Daredevil Comedy," Harold Lloyd is best remembered today as the young man dangling desperately from a clock tower in the 1923 classic Safety Last.
John Hammond: About John Hammond
An early inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, John Hammond was one of the most important figures in 20th century popular music.
Danny Kaye: About the Actor
Danny Kaye was equally popular and at home on the stage, television, the silver screen, and radio.
Louis Armstrong: About Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong's trumpet playing revolutionized the world of music, and he became one of our century's most recognized and best loved entertainers.




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