The Incomparable Mr. Buckley
american masters

Discover the intellectual evolution and political legacy of William F. Buckley, Jr. See how the author and commentator, one of the foremost public intellectuals in American history, galvanized the modern conservative movement.

Episode Duration: 1 hour 56 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 3508

About American Masters:

AMERICAN MASTERS is an ongoing series of award-winning primetime specials examining the lives, works, and creative processes of our most outstanding cultural artists.

Created in 1984 by Susan Lacy and produced by Thirteen/WNET for national public television, the series is both a celebration and an exploration of creativity in America.

Consisting of more than 250 hours of programming to date, AMERICAN MASTERS is a growing film library documenting the role important individuals, groups, and movements have played in the formation of our cultural identity.


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Sat, May 25 8:00 P.M. Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir     NH World (11.3)
Sun, May 26 12:00 A.M. Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir     NH World (11.3)
Mon, May 27 7:30 P.M. Waterman - Duke: Ambassador of Aloha     NH World (11.3)
Tue, May 28 12:30 A.M. Waterman - Duke: Ambassador of Aloha     NH World (11.3)
Tue, May 28 8:30 A.M. Waterman - Duke: Ambassador of Aloha     NH World (11.3)
Thu, May 30 3:30 P.M. Joe Papp In Five Acts     NH World (11.3)
Sun, Jun 2 4:00 A.M. Waterman - Duke: Ambassador of Aloha     NH World (11.3)
Tue, Jun 11 3:30 P.M. Ailey     NH World (11.3)
Wed, Jun 12 2:00 P.M. Little Richard: The King and Queen of Rock and Roll     NH Explore (11.2)
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