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
  Friday, Dec. 12, 2025 @ 9:00PM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD
  Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025 @ 01:00AM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD
  Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025 @ 3:00PM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD
  Monday, Dec. 15, 2025 @ 03:00AM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD

  See our full program schedule.

• Ten Times Better

  The astonishing and heartwarming story of George Lee, a pioneering Asian dancer who originated a featured role in George Balanchine's The Nutcracker ago as a teenage immigrant from China. (30 minutes)

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 @ 9:30PM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD
  Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025 @ 01:30AM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD
  Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025 @ 10:30PM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD
  Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025 @ 02:30AM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD

  See our full program schedule.

• Brenda Lee: Rockin' Around

  How Brenda Lee's early fame and life of poverty shaped her music, including the classic "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree." (60 minutes)

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025 @ 8:00PM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD
  Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025 @ 00:00AM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD
  Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025 @ 05:00AM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD

  See our full program schedule.

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