Buster Keaton: Hard Act to Follow

November 18, 1987

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American Masters - S2 - E10

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The story of the silent-era star who brought brilliance and originality to physical comedy.

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American Masters: Season 2 - 10 Episode s

2x1 - Isaac in America: A Journey with Isaac Bashevis Singer
July 6, 1987
A profile of the literary work of Isaac Bashevis Singer and his influence on preserving Jewish culture and the Yiddish language.
2x2 - Directed by William Wyler
July 13, 1987
A retrospective on the rich legacy of cinema directed by Wyler with clips and commentary.
2x3 - Rubinstein Remembered
July 20, 1987
A trip through the life and works of the piano virtuoso Arthur Rubinstein conducted by his son John.
2x4 - Nik and Murray
July 27, 1987
A story of two talented personalities, Alwin Nikolais and Murray Louis, and their collaborations in the world of dance.
2x5 - George Gershwin Remembered
August 24, 1987
The music of the unique American master composer (as well as his brother Ira) with insights from his collaborators and friends.
2x6 - Maurice Sendak: Mon Cher Papa
August 31, 1987
An installment that shows the author and illustrator at work staging a production of a Mozart opera.
2x7 - The Negro Ensemble Company
September 14, 1987
An ode to the work of the African American theater group founded in the late 60s and its impact on the performing arts.
2x8 - Unanswered Prayers: The Life and Times of Truman Capote
September 21, 1987
The evolution of the novelist and his impact on other artists and American culture.
2x9 - The Ten-Year Lunch: The Wit and Legend of the Algonquin Round Table
September 28, 1987
A history of the famed social gathering of leaders, intellectuals, writers, and artists.
2x10 - Buster Keaton: Hard Act to Follow
November 18, 1987
The story of the silent-era star who brought brilliance and originality to physical comedy.

2x1 - Isaac in America: A Journey with Isaac Bashevis Singer

2x2 - Directed by William Wyler

2x3 - Rubinstein Remembered

2x4 - Nik and Murray

2x5 - George Gershwin Remembered

2x6 - Maurice Sendak: Mon Cher Papa

2x7 - The Negro Ensemble Company

2x8 - Unanswered Prayers: The Life and Times of Truman Capote

2x9 - The Ten-Year Lunch: The Wit and Legend of the Algonquin Round Table

2x10 - Buster Keaton: Hard Act to Follow

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