The BEST episodes of American Masters season 3

Every episode of American Masters season 3, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of American Masters season 3!

To honor America's most notable creative artists and the inspiration behind their work. Special broadcasts profiles a cross-section of the nation's finest artistic pioneers from the past and present.

Last Updated: 4/24/2024Network: PBSStatus: Continuing
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Lillian Gish: The Actor's Life for Me
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#1 - Lillian Gish: The Actor's Life for Me

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/11/1988

The famed career of the silent movie actress and an examination of the role of women in film during that era of American cinema.

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Saint-Gaudens: Masque of the Golden Bowl
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#2 - Saint-Gaudens: Masque of the Golden Bowl

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/5/1988

A dramatic recreation of the work and career of a renowned sculptor, Augustus Saint-Gaudens

Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul
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#3 - Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/22/1988

Franklin's life - from gospel to Grammy Awards.

Rivera in America
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#4 - Rivera in America

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/29/1988

The murals and politics of the famed Mexican artist Diego Rivera.

A Duke Named Ellington
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#5 - A Duke Named Ellington

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/18/1988

Detailed biography of the renowned jazz performer/conductor Duke Ellington and his band, including his easy-going grace and sophistication.

Andre Kertesz of the Cities
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#6 - Andre Kertesz of the Cities

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/8/1988

A retrospective of the urban photography of Andre Kertesz, told by tracking him in the final years before his death.

Neil Simon: Not Just for Laughs
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#7 - Neil Simon: Not Just for Laughs

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/8/1989

The whimsical work of the beloved playwright.

Broadway's Dreamers: The Legacy of Group Theater
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#8 - Broadway's Dreamers: The Legacy of Group Theater

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/26/1989

The story of "method" acting.