American Masters

Name: American Masters
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1986-06-23T00:00:00.000Z
Rating: 6.94

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.

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Created By

Susan Lacy

Status

Returning Series

Original Name

American Masters

First Air Date

June 23, 1986

Last Air Date

February 21, 2025

Seasons

Episodes

301

Language

English

Production Companies

Eagle Rock Entertainment Thirteen

Networks

PBS

S39E01

The Disappearance of Miss Scott

How could we forget the one and only Hazel Scott? She was not only the most famous jazz virtuoso of her time, but she was the first African-American to have her own television show. This feature documentary will shine a light on this incredible talent whose voice—like the voices of so many women, especially women of color—has been lost.

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