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Updated: June 6, 2023 | 9:44 am

WITF Celebrates Pride All Month Long

By Christina Zeiders

“American Masters: Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV” explores the work of the avant-garde artist, Nam June Paik

See the world through the eyes of Nam June Paik, the father of video art.

By Christina Zeiders

American Masters: Roberta Flack

Discover music icon Roberta Flack’s rise to stardom and her triumphs over racism and sexism.

By Christina Zeiders

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American Masters Premieres Groucho & Cavett

The relatiobship between Dick Cavett and his mentor Groucho Marx is chronicled through interviews with Cavett, archival footage, and interviews with George Burns and others.

By Christina Zeiders

Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You

Through his character-driven shows, theatrical sets, and live audiences, Lear changed the face of national television and national discourse – never shying away from provocative subjects like war, poverty, and prejudice.

By Christina Zeiders

American Masters Premieres “Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road”

“Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road” celebrates Wilson’s achievements, but also offers intensely personal glimpses into his struggles with mental health and drug abuse. Watch Tuesday, June 14 at 9pm on WITF TV or the PBS Video app.

By Christina Zeiders

American Masters Dives into the Legacy of Olympic Champion Duke Kahanamoku

Narrated by Jason Momoa and featuring rare archival footage and new interviews with Laird Hamilton, Carissa Moore, Jack Johnson and others
By Christina Zeiders

Never Too Late: The Doc Severinsen Story

Explore the career of Doc Severinsen, bandleader to “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.”

By Fred Vigeant/WITF

How it Feels to be Free

Discover icons Lena Horne, Abbey Lincoln, Nina Simone, Diahann Carroll, Cicely Tyson and Pam Grier.
By Fred Vigeant/WITF

Michael Tilson Thomas on American Masters

Discover the Grammy-winning conductor, pianist, composer and National Medal of Arts recipient.

By Fred Vigeant/WITF
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