American Masters

Description

Since its premiere in 1986, this Emmy-winning documentary series has presented hundreds of hours comprising profiles of outstanding American cultural artists. Past subjects have included Charlie Chaplin, Helen Hayes, pop icon Andy Warhol, singer Billie Holliday and composer-conductor Leonard Bernstein.

Upcoming Episodes

• Starring Dick Van Dyke

  Celebrating the life and career of actor Dick Van Dyke on his 100th birthday; featuring never-before-seen footage, photos and home movies that detail his legacy in show business. (120 minutes)

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026 @ 9:00PM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD
  Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026 @ 01:00AM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD
  Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026 @ 03:00AM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD
  Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026 @ 03:00AM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD

  See our full program schedule.

• Mary Oliver; Saved by the Beauty of the World

  The life and career of Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Mary Oliver, who published more than 30 collections of poetry and essays. (90 minutes)

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026 @ 9:00PM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD
  Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026 @ 01:30AM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD
  Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026 @ 03:30AM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD

  See our full program schedule.

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