American Masters

Giuliano Hazan demonstrates his mother's Roman-style artichokes.

Watch chef Shola Olunloyo make Marcella Hazan’s simple roast chicken with lemons.

Giuliano Hazan demonstrates his mother's meatballs and tomatoes.

Watch chef April Bloomfield make Marcella Hazan’s tomato sauce with onion and butter.

Marcella Hazan wrote “The Classic Italian Cook Book” with her husband Victor translating.

Discover how Marcella Hazan became a teacher.

Marcella Hazan introduced classic Italian ingredients to America, including extra virgin olive oil.

Discover how celebrated cookbook writer Marcella Hazan shaped Italian cuisine in America.

Discover Hannah Arendt, one of the most fearless political writers of modern times.

Trace the life and music of “Society’s Child” folk icon and LGBTQ+ advocate Janis Ian.

Eight cultural icons on their journeys to becoming masters of their artistic disciplines.

Explore the career of cartoonist Art Spiegelman and his award-winning graphic novel Maus.

Take an intimate look into the life and career of screen and stage icon Liza Minnelli.

Learn about jazz artist Hazel Scott, the first Black American to have their own TV show.

Learn about jazz artist Hazel Scott, the first Black American to have their own TV show.

Discover the lives of those who have left an indelible impression on our cultural landscape.

Learn about jazz artist Hazel Scott, the first Black American to have their own TV show.

Discover the life of singer Brenda Lee and her musical hits spanning genres and decades.

Discover the life of singer Brenda Lee and her musical hits spanning genres and decades.

Discover the life of singer Brenda Lee and her musical hits spanning genres and decades.

This series showcases the lives and cultural contributions of historical figures with disabilities.

This series showcases the lives and cultural contributions of historical figures with disabilities.

Explore the story of writer Julia Alvarez, who blazed a trail for a generation of Latino authors.

Explore the story of filmmaker Blake Edwards, known for his comedies like the "Pink Panther" series.

Explore new documentary shorts about artists who defy the odds to create remarkable work.

Jamie Diaz is a trans woman and artist who has spent nearly 30 years in a men's prison in Texas.

Explore musician Bob Dylan's evolution from folk troubadour to iconic rock star.

Scientist James Watson, the man behind the Double Helix, confronts his complex legacy.

Discover the art world giant whose color fields changed art history and now fetch millions

Pulitzer Prize- and National Book Award-winning novelist Philip Roth tells his story.

The first major film documentary of the life and art of entertainer Sammy Davis Jr.

The story of how Charlie Parker's nickname "Yardbird" came to be.

Alice Waters shares her Inspiring Woman: Michelle Obama.

Louisa May Alcott's reputation as a spinster masked a literary double life.

Illuminating the stories of extraordinary American heroines.

How six iconic African American female entertainers challenged the entertainment industry.

A look at the unlikely author whose fiction helped shape American ideas of the frontier.

Extended interviews with Maya Angelou, Patti Smith, Mel Brooks, Carol Burnett and more.

Explore the definitive story of international art sensation Keith Haring.

B.B. King, born Riley B. King, was one of the most celebrated blues musicians of all time.

Director Amy Berg talks about bringing Janis Joplin back to life in her documentary.

The story behind the pioneering outlaw country music supergroup.

A behind-the-scenes look at American Masters - Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise

The inimitable magician and his mysterious world of sleight-of-hand artists and conjurers.

For more than three decades, Crosby reigned through radio, film, television and records.

Share your photos of architecture, design and sculpture with #PedroPBS on Instagram.

Airs Friday, December 30, 2011 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.

Airs Wednesday, June 1, 2011, 8:00-9:00 p.m. ET/PT

Premieres Friday, February 22, 2013 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.

A scene from 'Inventing David Geffen'

A scene from 'Inventing David Geffen'

Jacques Pépin is known as a kitchen supernova.

Archival performance footage and interview with Hendrix and musicians on his showmanship.

Premieres Tuesday, October 5, 2013 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.

JOFFREY: MAVERICKS OF AMERICAN DANCE premieres Friday, Dec. 28, 2012 on PBS.

"The Queen of Country Music” is still going strong after more than 50 years of music.

King tells her story in a new documentary with previously unseen and rare performances.

The story of Pedro E. Guerrero (9/5/17 - 9/13/12), a Mexican American photographer.

Today’s American food movement can be traced back to one man: James Beard.

Witness the battle for a living planet in this exploration of the environmental movement.

Follow Danielle Scott as she makes art that explores the wretched pain and beauty of her ancestors.

Follow Danielle Scott as she makes art that explores the wretched pain and beauty of her ancestors.

Photographer Gioncarlo Valentine documents intimacy as a radical act of self-exploration.

Photographer Gioncarlo Valentine documents intimacy as a radical act of self-exploration.

Explore the creative process and familial narrative behind acclaimed fashion label House of Aama.

Contains ASL. Discover how cookbook writer Marcella Hazan shaped Italian cuisine in America.

Contains EAD. Discover how cookbook writer Marcella Hazan shaped Italian cuisine in America.

Follow furniture maker and conceptual artist Norman Teague as he prepares for a solo exhibition.

Discover Hannah Arendt, one of the most fearless political writers of modern times. [EAD]

Discover Hannah Arendt, one of the most fearless political writers of modern times. [ASL]

TV writer and host Phil Rosenthal talks about finding our shared humanity in food and comedy.

Trace the life and music of “Society’s Child” folk icon and LGBTQ+ advocate Janis Ian.

Trace the life and music of “Society’s Child” folk icon and LGBTQ+ advocate Janis Ian.

Follow Danielle Scott as she makes art that explores the wretched pain and beauty of her ancestors.

Musician Tunde Adebimpe on his creative process behind his solo album debut.

Photographer Gioncarlo Valentine documents intimacy as a radical act of self-exploration.

This version contains extended audio description. Follow author Sarah Thankam Mathews as pressure mounts to follow up her highly acclaimed debut novel, "All This Could Be Different." Mathews excavates her past in India and Oman, contends with her present as a rising literary star, and imagines new futures

This version contains on-screen ASL interpretation. Follow author Sarah Thankam Mathews as pressure mounts to follow up her highly acclaimed debut novel, "All This Could Be Different." Mathews excavates her past in India and Oman, contends with her present as a rising literary star, and imagines new futures

Follow author Sarah Thankam Mathews as pressure mounts to follow up her highly acclaimed debut novel, "All This Could Be Different." Mathews excavates her past in India and Oman, contends with her present as a rising literary star, and imagines new futures of immigration, justice, and community.

She was an artist, activist, gay mother and mentor to hundreds of queer youth.

Jean Malin was one of the first openly gay performers in the Prohibition era.

Sarria was a legend of the San Francisco drag scene.

Gladys Bentley was a musical sensation and gender identity pioneer.

"I always had crêpes as a child, and made them countless times for my daughter and granddaughter. There is nothing easier than making crêpes. I put a piece of butter to melt in a skillet, and by the time that butter is melted I have mixed enough milk, flour,

Cod is a flaky and affordable fish. Jacques Pépin serves his with a garnish of vegetables including mushrooms, scallions, radishes and olives, but it can be made with any leftover vegetables you may have.

Jacques Pépin's method for a simple baked salmon includes a sauce of ketchup, sesame oil, and hot sauce. He serves it with a side of caramelized endive.

DeafBlind people are creating a new language called Protactile, based solely on touch.

The slow roasting of this dish makes for a tender and juicy pork. Pépin serves his with ratatouille, or stewed vegetables made up of zucchini, eggplant and tomatoes.

Pasta fagioli, or "pasta and beans," is a filling dish with pantry friendly ingredients. Pépin's version uses cannellini beans.

This versatile pasta recipe, adapted from Jacques' friend Ed Giobbi, can be tossed with a salad of any vegetables that are in season. Microwaving the veggies helps this dish come together quickly.

In the summer, Pépin likes to use fresh basil from his garden to make this pesto recipe. The basil puree can also be made ahead and frozen to enjoy in the colder months.

Another take on blueberries, lemon and mint from Jacques Pépin transforms the fruit into a simple and refreshing dessert.

Jamaica Heolimeleikalani Osorio is a Kanaka Maoli wahine poet, activist, and academic.

Chef Ethan Lim creates vibrant dishes inspired by the rich, complex history of Cambodia.

Jacques Pépin shows us a simple but tasty Brussels sprouts recipe.

Pépin teaches us how to make onion soup gratinée.

Discover "the fastest woman in the world," deaf racecar driver and daredevil Kitty O'Neil.

Julian Eltinge was a female impersonator who was once America's highest paid performer.

Jacques Pépin makes rice cakes using leftover rice with eggs on top.

She was a record-breaking mountaineer, educator and suffragist.

This recipe for tomato toasts with olives is inspired by Pépin's time in Spain.

Pépin shows us how to make one of his favorite dishes for the summer, a fresh corn purée.

Maia Cruz Palileo is a multi-disciplinary artist who explores themes of migration.

Filmmaker Jonas Mekas describes the burgeoning art scene of New York City in the 1960s.

Billy Crystal speaks on his admiration for and working relationship with Sammy Davis, Jr.

Rita Moreno reflects on the 1961 production of "West Side Story."

A lyrical exploration of the life and work of Mexican-American poet Alejandro Jimenez.

For tuna tartare, Pépin recommends dicing the fish with a knife instead of using a food processor, which tends to make the fish mushy. He serves his tartare with onions, scallions and a garnish of bread and cucumbers.

Artist Senghor Reid draws inspiration from current events and his hometown of Detroit.

Caribbean-American D.J. Walshy Fire electrifies audiences with dancehall-inspired beats.

Artist Sydney G. James’ bold brush strokes address racial injustice in her native Detroit.

Neil Young speaks about David Geffen’s role as a performer in the art of the deal.

Engineer Chi-Tien Lui has restored most of Nam June Paik's video art over the years.

Actor Treat Williams describes working with director Sidney Lumet on “Prince of the City.”

Drag performer and artist Lady Bunny talks about Mae West's influence.

James Earl Jones talks Sidney Poitier's impact on himself and other young Black actors.

Fran Drescher talks about how she took inspiration from Lucille Ball for "The Nanny."

John Singleton came to Maya Angelou for guidance while working on "Poetic Justice."

DeafBlind people are creating a new language called Protactile, based solely on touch.

Pépin's recipe for stuffed portobello has breadcrumbs, garlic, butter and herbs.