American Masters RSS feed for WLIW21 programming.http://watch.wliw.org/en-ushttp://watch.wliw.org/Thu, 9 Sep 2010 04:54:48 -0400Thu, 9 Sep 2010 04:54:48 -0400http://watch.wliw.org/video/1573641315/Watch a clip from the LENNONYC, an intimate look at the time Lennon, Yoko Ono and their son, Sean, spent living in New York City during the 1970s, premiering November 22 at 9pm (check local listings). See archival performance footage and interviews with musicians who worked with Lennon - Jim Keltner, Jack Douglas, Roy Cicala, Andrew Newmark, Klaus Voorman, and Earl Slick.http://watch.wliw.org/video/1573641315/Tue, 24 Aug 2010 09:19:22 -0700Arts & LiteratureArts & Literature/20th & 21st CenturiesArts & Literature/DocumentaryArts & Literature/ProfilesCultureCulture/People & ProfilesPerforming ArtsPerforming Arts/MusicAiring later this fall, watch archival performance footage and interviews with musicians who worked with John Lennon.nrmusic, documentary, performance, New York City, interviews, archival footage, musicians, 1970s, John Lennon, recording studio, music compositionArts & LiteratureArts & Literature/20th & 21st CenturiesArts & Literature/DocumentaryArts & Literature/ProfilesCultureCulture/People & ProfilesPerforming ArtsPerforming Arts/Musichttp://watch.wliw.org/video/1575450709/The Grammy-winning bassist Israel "Cachao" Lopez died on March 2008, almost 90-years old. A maestro of legendary status ultimately considered one of the greatest Afro-Cuban musicians of all time, he had made his home in the United States for the past four decades. American Masters' bilingual film, Cachao: Uno Mas premieres Monday, September 20, 2010 at 9 p.m. (ET) on PBS (check local listings.)http://watch.wliw.org/video/1575450709/Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:12:36 -0700Arts & LiteratureArts & Literature/20th & 21st CenturiesArts & Literature/DocumentaryArts & Literature/ProfilesCultureCulture/People & ProfilesPerforming ArtsPerforming Arts/MusicRegionRegion/Latin AmericaRegion/North AmericaRegion/United StatesCelebrates the Father of Mambo, Israel "Cachao" Lopez, on September 20, 2010nrjazz, salsa, documentary, dance, Cuba, musician, Latin America, Cachao, Israel Lopez, mambo, bass player, biopicArts & LiteratureArts & Literature/20th & 21st CenturiesArts & Literature/DocumentaryArts & Literature/ProfilesCultureCulture/People & ProfilesPerforming ArtsPerforming Arts/MusicRegionRegion/Latin AmericaRegion/North AmericaRegion/United Stateshttp://watch.wliw.org/video/1586003209/Gloria Estefen, Andy Garcia, and John Santos tell their favorite stories and recall memories of Cachao. They describe the ways his music influenced their lives and tell anecdotes from his life, including one of Cachao's favorite jokes about how to kill a cat.http://watch.wliw.org/video/1586003209/Tue, 7 Sep 2010 13:37:27 -0700Arts & LiteratureArts & Literature/20th & 21st CenturiesArts & Literature/ProfilesCultureCulture/People & ProfilesPerforming ArtsPerforming Arts/MusicGloria Estefen, Andy Garcia, and John Santos tell their favorite stories about Cachaonrdocumentary, interview, memories, Cachao, Gloria Estefen, Andy Garcia, John Santos, outtakes, jokes, latin music, bassArts & LiteratureArts & Literature/20th & 21st CenturiesArts & Literature/ProfilesCultureCulture/People & ProfilesPerforming ArtsPerforming Arts/Musichttp://watch.wliw.org/video/1549070911/American Masters' documentary about the country music legend Merle Haggard, often called "the poet of the common man," features interviews with comrades and fellow musicians including Robert Duvall, John Fogerty, Kris Kristofferson, Keith Richards, Tanya Tucker, and Dwight Yoakam. The people with whom he was raised - his juvenile delinquency and incarcerations - still inform his creativity.http://watch.wliw.org/video/1549070911/Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:59:24 -0700Arts & LiteratureArts & Literature/ProfilesArts & Literature/WritingCultureCulture/People & ProfilesPerforming ArtsPerforming Arts/MusicRegionRegion/United StatesAmerican Masters pays tribute to a country music patriarch and legendnrdocumentary, country music, Merle Haggard, Robert Duvall, Tanya Tucker, Keith Richards, full episode, music performance, John FogertyArts & LiteratureArts & Literature/ProfilesArts & Literature/WritingCultureCulture/People & ProfilesPerforming ArtsPerforming Arts/MusicRegionRegion/United Stateshttp://watch.wliw.org/video/1540891707/Watch film extras and footage from the cutting room floor from "Merle Haggard: Learning to Live With Myself," premiering on PBS July 21 at 9pm. The film features archival footage and interviews with Merle Haggard and his family, Robert Duvall, John Fogerty, Kris Kristofferson, Keith Richards, Tanya Tucker and more.http://watch.wliw.org/video/1540891707/Fri, 9 Jul 2010 10:06:19 -0700Arts & LiteratureArts & Literature/20th & 21st CenturiesArts & Literature/DocumentaryArts & Literature/ProfilesCultureCulture/People & ProfilesPerforming ArtsPerforming Arts/MusicWatch footage from the cutting room floor for Merle Haggard: Learning to Live With Myselfnrinterviews, archival footage, Merle Haggard, deleted scenes, film extras, Robert Duvall, Tanya Tucker, Keith RichardsArts & LiteratureArts & Literature/20th & 21st CenturiesArts & Literature/DocumentaryArts & Literature/ProfilesCultureCulture/People & ProfilesPerforming ArtsPerforming Arts/Musichttp://watch.wliw.org/video/1540303701/Gandulf Hennig, the director of AMERICAN MASTERS Merle Haggard: Learning to Live With Myself premiering July 21, 2010 at 9pm on PBS(check local listings), explains his film making process and shares anecdotes about what it's like to interview and film a maverick country musician such as Haggard.http://watch.wliw.org/video/1540303701/Thu, 8 Jul 2010 14:13:34 -0700Arts & LiteratureArts & Literature/20th & 21st CenturiesArts & Literature/DocumentaryCinemaCinema/Behind the ScenesCultureCulture/People & ProfilesPerforming ArtsPerforming Arts/MusicRegionRegion/United StatesGandulf Hennig explains his film making process and shares anecdotesnrdocumentary, interview, country music, Merle Haggard, Gandulf Hennig, behind-the-scenes, film making, honkey-tonkArts & LiteratureArts & Literature/20th & 21st CenturiesArts & Literature/DocumentaryCinemaCinema/Behind the ScenesCultureCulture/People & ProfilesPerforming ArtsPerforming Arts/MusicRegionRegion/United Stateshttp://watch.wliw.org/video/1538480526/Hailed as "country music's Frank Sinatra" in a recent review of his latest release I AM WHAT I AM (Vanguard Records), American Masters celebrates this "Lonesome Fugitive" in Merle Haggard: Learning to Live with Myself premiering Wednesday, July 21 at 9 p.m. (ET) on PBS (check local listings.)http://watch.wliw.org/video/1538480526/Tue, 6 Jul 2010 12:12:55 -0700Arts & LiteratureArts & Literature/20th & 21st CenturiesArts & Literature/ProfilesCultureCulture/People & ProfilesPerforming ArtsPerforming Arts/MusicRegionRegion/United StatesPremiering July 21, 2010, American Masters pays tribute to a country music patriarchtv-pgmusic, documentary, country music, Merle Haggard, country western, honkey tonk, Johnny Cash, previewsArts & LiteratureArts & Literature/20th & 21st CenturiesArts & Literature/ProfilesCultureCulture/People & ProfilesPerforming ArtsPerforming Arts/MusicRegionRegion/United Stateshttp://watch.wliw.org/video/1479100790/Robby Krieger, guitarist for The Doors, talked to PBS at this year's SXSW festival in conjunction with a screening of When You're Strange, a film about The Doors premiering for AMERICAN MASTER Wednesday May 12, at 9pm. Krieger talks about the the use of previously unseen archival footage used in the film, the use of Doors fan Johnny Depp as the narrator, and his inspiration for creating music.http://watch.wliw.org/video/1479100790/Tue, 27 Apr 2010 11:37:47 -0700Arts & LiteratureArts & Literature/20th & 21st CenturiesArts & Literature/ProfilesCinemaCinema/Behind the ScenesCultureCulture/People & ProfilesHistoryHistory/20th & 21st CenturiesPerforming ArtsPerforming Arts/Music(Content Advisory: Drug references) The key songwriter and guitarist for The Doors discusses When You're Strange.nrmusic, documentary, interview, rock and roll, archival footage, SXSW, The Doors, Robby KriegerArts & LiteratureArts & Literature/20th & 21st CenturiesArts & Literature/ProfilesCinemaCinema/Behind the ScenesCultureCulture/People & ProfilesHistoryHistory/20th & 21st CenturiesPerforming ArtsPerforming Arts/Musichttp://watch.wliw.org/video/1479089671/John Densmore, the drummer for The Doors from 1965 to 1973, talks about Tom DiCillo's in-depth work on the film When You're Strange, Jim Morrison's original film "HWY: An American Pastoral" (presented with the program), and the different path he has taken as a rock star. When You're Strange, a film about The Doors premieres Wednesday May 12, 2010 at 9pm (check local listings) for AMERICAN MASTERS.http://watch.wliw.org/video/1479089671/Tue, 27 Apr 2010 11:22:41 -0700Arts & LiteratureArts & Literature/20th & 21st CenturiesArts & Literature/ProfilesCinemaCinema/Behind the ScenesCultureCulture/People & ProfilesHistoryHistory/20th & 21st CenturiesPerforming ArtsPerforming Arts/MusicThe band's drummer talks about When You're Strange, a film about The Doorsnrmusic, documentary, interview, rock and roll, John Densmore, The DoorsArts & LiteratureArts & Literature/20th & 21st CenturiesArts & Literature/ProfilesCinemaCinema/Behind the ScenesCultureCulture/People & ProfilesHistoryHistory/20th & 21st CenturiesPerforming ArtsPerforming Arts/Musichttp://watch.wliw.org/video/1379640405/Actor (and narrator of Sam Cooke: Crossing Over) Danny Glover discusses the first time he heard Sam Cooke's music, the social context in which Sam released his records, and the collective journey on which Sam's music takes us.http://watch.wliw.org/video/1379640405/Thu, 7 Jan 2010 11:58:52 -0800Performing ArtsPerforming Arts/MusicDanny Glover discusses Sam Cooke.nrgospel, soul, pop, r&b, Sam Cooke, Danny GloverPerforming ArtsPerforming Arts/Musichttp://watch.wliw.org/video/1378512398/Avon Kirkland, ExecutiveProducer of Sam Cooke: Crossing Over, discusses the importance of the legendary singer.http://watch.wliw.org/video/1378512398/Wed, 6 Jan 2010 09:41:38 -0800Performing ArtsPerforming Arts/MusicExecutive Producer Avon Kirkland discusses the importance of Sam Cooke.nrgospel, soul, pop, r&b, Sam Cooke, Avon KirklandPerforming ArtsPerforming Arts/Musichttp://watch.wliw.org/video/1377704820/D. Channsin Berry, Co-Producer of Sam Cooke: Crossing Over, discusses his motivation for making a documentary about the legendary soul singer.http://watch.wliw.org/video/1377704820/Tue, 5 Jan 2010 13:25:15 -0800D. Channsin Berry discusses his motivation for making a documentary about Sam Cooke.nrmusic, gospel, soul, singer, pop, r&b, Sam Cooke, D. Channsin Berryhttp://watch.wliw.org/video/1360412215/Director Nancy Porter, producer Harriet Reisen, and actress Elizabeth Marvel fielded questions from the audience of the premiere screening of Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind 'Little Women'.http://watch.wliw.org/video/1360412215/Wed, 16 Dec 2009 08:54:36 -0800Arts & LiteratureArts & Literature/19th CenturyArts & Literature/FictionArts & Literature/ProfilesCinemaCinema/Actors & DirectorsCinema/Behind the ScenesCinema/HistoryCultureCulture/People & ProfilesHistoryHistory/19th CenturyHistory/United StatesThe filmmakers behind Louisa May Alcott discuss the making of the film.nrLouisa May Alcott, Elizabeth Marvel, Nancy Porter, Harriet ReisenArts & LiteratureArts & Literature/19th CenturyArts & Literature/FictionArts & Literature/ProfilesCinemaCinema/Actors & DirectorsCinema/Behind the ScenesCinema/HistoryCultureCulture/People & ProfilesHistoryHistory/19th CenturyHistory/United Stateshttp://watch.wliw.org/video/1347259770/Watch six scenes from Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind 'Little Women.'http://watch.wliw.org/video/1347259770/Tue, 1 Dec 2009 09:39:11 -0800Arts & LiteratureArts & Literature/19th CenturyArts & Literature/DocumentaryArts & Literature/FictionArts & Literature/ProfilesArts & Literature/WritingCultureCulture/People & ProfilesHistoryHistory/19th CenturyHistory/United StatesWatch six scenes from Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind 'Little Women.'nrAuthor, Louisa May Alcott, Little Women, New England, Elizabeth MarvelArts & LiteratureArts & Literature/19th CenturyArts & Literature/DocumentaryArts & Literature/FictionArts & Literature/ProfilesArts & Literature/WritingCultureCulture/People & ProfilesHistoryHistory/19th CenturyHistory/United Stateshttp://watch.wliw.org/video/1319032225/Louisa May Alcott's reputation as a morally upstanding spinster, reflecting the conventional propriety of late 19th Century Concord, is firmly established. However, raised among reformers, the intellectual protege of Emerson and Hawthorne and Thoreau, Alcott was actually a free thinker, with democratic ideals and progressive values about women.http://watch.wliw.org/video/1319032225/Fri, 6 Nov 2009 13:06:41 -0800Arts & LiteratureArts & Literature/19th CenturyArts & Literature/DocumentaryArts & Literature/FictionArts & Literature/ProfilesArts & Literature/WritingCultureCulture/People & ProfilesHistoryHistory/19th CenturyHistory/BiographiesHistory/United StatesLouisa May Alcott's reputation as a spinster masked a literary double life.nrLouisa May Alcott, Geraldine Brooks, Joel Myerson, Sarah Elbert, Daniel Shealy, Madeleine Stern, Jan Turnquist, John MattesonArts & LiteratureArts & Literature/19th CenturyArts & Literature/DocumentaryArts & Literature/FictionArts & Literature/ProfilesArts & Literature/WritingCultureCulture/People & ProfilesHistoryHistory/19th CenturyHistory/BiographiesHistory/United Stateshttp://watch.wliw.org/video/1274928278/Watch fourteen outtakes from "How Sweet the Sound," including interviews, performances, and special guests.http://watch.wliw.org/video/1274928278/Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:53:30 -0700CultureCulture/People & ProfilesPerforming ArtsPerforming Arts/MusicWeb Exclusive: Watch fourteen outtakes from "How Sweet the Sound."nrsinger, folk, musician, Joan Baez, steve earle, songwriterCultureCulture/People & ProfilesPerforming ArtsPerforming Arts/Musichttp://watch.wliw.org/video/994534294/Harry Warner's granddaughter talks to people on Hollywood Boulevard; Interview with Lita Heller, Sam Warner's daughter; Interview with Roy Disney on Steamboat Willie; Black Furry and Sherry Lansing discussing films of social relevance; Roy Disney on fueding brothers; Eddie Boxer on Jack Warner's editing skills;http://watch.wliw.org/video/994534294/Wed, 4 Mar 2009 11:26:02 -0800CinemaCinema/Actors & DirectorsCinema/Behind the ScenesCinema/HistoryHarry Warners granddaughter talks to people on Hollywood Boulevard.nrCinemaCinema/Actors & DirectorsCinema/Behind the ScenesCinema/History