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Video thumbnail: American Masters Laura Linney on mastering acting at Juilliard

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Laura Linney on mastering acting at Juilliard

Laura Linney discusses her time at Juilliard and how it helped shape her as an actor.

Laura Linney on mastering acting at Juilliard

Video thumbnail: American Masters Patti Smith on Lou Reed and rock and roll

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Patti Smith on Lou Reed and rock and roll

Patti Smith shares her thoughts on Lou Reed and the 70s rock and roll scene.

Patti Smith on Lou Reed and rock and roll

Video thumbnail: American Masters Dionne Warwick on Lena Horne and her musical influences

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Dionne Warwick on Lena Horne and her musical influences

Dionne Warwick discusses Lena Horne and her other musical influences.

Dionne Warwick on Lena Horne and her musical influences

Video thumbnail: American Masters Herbie Hancock on jazz and Quincy Jones' influence

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Herbie Hancock on jazz and Quincy Jones' influence

Herbie Hancock discusses the producer's career and influence in the music industry.

Herbie Hancock on jazz and Quincy Jones' influence

Video thumbnail: American Masters Gloria Naylor on the American dream

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Gloria Naylor on the American dream

Gloria Naylor speaks about the American dream and Nella Larsen's "Passing."

Gloria Naylor on the American dream

Video thumbnail: American Masters Betty White talks about funny women in comedy history

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Betty White talks about funny women in comedy history

Betty White talks about funny women in comedy history like Carol Burnett and Lucille Ball.

Betty White talks about funny women in comedy history

Video thumbnail: American Masters Jacques Pépin Makes Tomato Toasts

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Jacques Pépin Makes Tomato Toasts

This recipe for tomato toasts with olives is inspired by Pépin's time in Spain.

Jacques Pépin Makes Tomato Toasts

Video thumbnail: American Masters Jacques Pépin Makes Quiche Lorraine

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Jacques Pépin Makes Quiche Lorraine

Pépin's recipe for quiche Lorraine is inspired by his mother.

Jacques Pépin Makes Quiche Lorraine

Video thumbnail: American Masters Jacques Pépin Makes Moules Two Ways

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Jacques Pépin Makes Moules Two Ways

Pépin demonstrates two ways of making mussels.

Jacques Pépin Makes Moules Two Ways

Video thumbnail: American Masters Jacques Pépin Makes Kale Soup

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Jacques Pépin Makes Kale Soup

Pépin teaches us his recipe for a hearty kale soup.

Jacques Pépin Makes Kale Soup

Video thumbnail: American Masters Jacques Pépin Makes Cold Tomato-Cucumber Soup

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Jacques Pépin Makes Cold Tomato-Cucumber Soup

Pépin loves a cold soup in the summer using this recipe.

Jacques Pépin Makes Cold Tomato-Cucumber Soup

Video thumbnail: American Masters Jacques Pépin Makes Clam Fritters

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Jacques Pépin Makes Clam Fritters

Pépin's clam fritters bring back fond memories of going clamming in the sea.

Jacques Pépin Makes Clam Fritters

Video thumbnail: American Masters Jacques Pépin Makes Beef Carpaccio

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Jacques Pépin Makes Beef Carpaccio

Pépin teaches us his recipe for beef carpaccio.

Jacques Pépin Makes Beef Carpaccio

Video thumbnail: American Masters Jacques Pépin Makes Shrimp-Stuffed Portobello

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Jacques Pépin Makes Shrimp-Stuffed Portobello

Pépin's recipe for stuffed portobello has breadcrumbs, garlic, butter and herbs.

Jacques Pépin Makes Shrimp-Stuffed Portobello

Video thumbnail: American Masters Jacques Pépin Makes Sauteed Brussels Sprouts

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Jacques Pépin Makes Sauteed Brussels Sprouts

Jacques Pépin shows us a simple but tasty Brussels sprouts recipe.

Jacques Pépin Makes Sauteed Brussels Sprouts

Video thumbnail: American Masters Jacques Pépin Makes Onion Soup Gratinée

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Jacques Pépin Makes Onion Soup Gratinée

Pépin teaches us how to make onion soup gratinée.

Jacques Pépin Makes Onion Soup Gratinée

Video thumbnail: American Masters Jacques Pépin Makes Fresh Corn Purée

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Jacques Pépin Makes Fresh Corn Purée

Pépin shows us how to make one of his favorite dishes for the summer, a fresh corn purée.

Jacques Pépin Makes Fresh Corn Purée

Video thumbnail: American Masters Lights, Camera, Acción

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Lights, Camera, Acción

Celebrate the incredible impact Latinos have made in Hollywood — past, present and future.

Lights, Camera, Acción

Video thumbnail: American Masters William Dorsey Swann: The first "Queen of Drag"

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William Dorsey Swann: The first "Queen of Drag"

Born into slavery, Swann was the first known person to identify as a “Queen of Drag.”

William Dorsey Swann: The first "Queen of Drag"

Video thumbnail: American Masters Crystal Labeija: The Queen Who Reinvented Ball Culture

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Crystal Labeija: The Queen Who Reinvented Ball Culture

Crystal was a proud Black trans woman, a drag mother and, a pageant girl.

Crystal Labeija: The Queen Who Reinvented Ball Culture

Video thumbnail: American Masters Jean Malin: Queen of the Pansies

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Jean Malin: Queen of the Pansies

Jean Malin was one of the first openly gay performers in the Prohibition era.

Jean Malin: Queen of the Pansies

Video thumbnail: American Masters Flawless Sabrina: Queer Icon and Star of 'The Queen'

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Flawless Sabrina: Queer Icon and Star of 'The Queen'

She was an artist, activist, gay mother and mentor to hundreds of queer youth.

Flawless Sabrina: Queer Icon and Star of 'The Queen'

Video thumbnail: American Masters Joan Jett Blakk: The drag queen who ran for president

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Joan Jett Blakk: The drag queen who ran for president

She ran for president in lipstick, heels and eyeshadow.

Joan Jett Blakk: The drag queen who ran for president

Video thumbnail: American Masters Jose Sarria: Legendary Drag Queen and Queer Activist

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Jose Sarria: Legendary Drag Queen and Queer Activist

Sarria was a legend of the San Francisco drag scene.

Jose Sarria: Legendary Drag Queen and Queer Activist