Extras

PBS Previews | American Masters presents A Chef's Flight
Executive Producer Michael Kantor comments on "A Chef's Flight."
PBS Previews | American Masters presents A Chef's Flight

Insight into James Beard's life as a gay man
When sexuality was not openly discussed, James Beard was comfortable, honest and open.
Insight into James Beard's life as a gay man

Explore the advent of Food Television with James Beard
James Beard played a key role in the very first food shows on television.
Explore the advent of Food Television with James Beard

Discovered the doll designed to look like James Beard
Caroline Stuart discovered a doll that was designed to look like James Beard.
Discovered the doll designed to look like James Beard

Chris Cosentino shares how he discovered James Beard's work
Chris Cosentino shares the surprising story of how he discovered James Beard's work.
Chris Cosentino shares how he discovered James Beard's work

Alice Waters remembers her early friendship with James Beard
Alice Waters recalls a party early in her friendship with James Beard.
Alice Waters remembers her early friendship with James Beard

Learn Jacques Pépin's famous omelet techniques
Jacques Pépin shares two different techniques for making the perfect omelet.
Learn Jacques Pépin's famous omelet techniques

José Andrés shares his first encounter with Jacques Pépin
Chef and restaurateur José Andrés talks about his first encounter with Jacques Pépin.
José Andrés shares his first encounter with Jacques Pépin

Duff Goldman remembers his first James Beard recipe
Baltimore-based Pastry Chef Duff Goldman shares his first James Beard memory.
Duff Goldman remembers his first James Beard recipe

The tension between Patsy Cline and Jimmy Dean
Bill Anderson on the "not quite oil-and-water" relationship between Cline and Dean.
The tension between Patsy Cline and Jimmy Dean

Patsy Cline defined modern country music with singular talent and heart?wrenching depth.
Patsy Cline: Trailer

Listen to how Patsy Cline "fibbed" to perform on CBS
How Patsy Cline fibbed in order to get onto Arthur Godfrey's CBS show to perform live.
Listen to how Patsy Cline "fibbed" to perform on CBS

Learn which Patsy Cline songs inspire Reba McEntire
Patsy Cline songs like "Sweet Dreams" still inspire Reba McEntire today.
Learn which Patsy Cline songs inspire Reba McEntire

Learn how Patsy Cline broke social norms in the '50s
Cline worked hard and broke social norms, wearing men's pants and bright red lipstick.
Learn how Patsy Cline broke social norms in the '50s

Learn about Patsy Cline's first record deal
Under Patsy Cline's first contract, she was paid half the industry standard.
Learn about Patsy Cline's first record deal

How Patsy Cline overcame the good ol' boys club
When Patsy Cline began working in country music, female headliners were rare.
How Patsy Cline overcame the good ol' boys club

How Patsy Cline balanced home life and commercial success
Despite a rigorous performing schedule, Patsy Cline continued to manage her household.
How Patsy Cline balanced home life and commercial success

How a car crash nearly ended Patsy Cline's career
At 29 years old Patsy Cline was almost killed in a head-on car collision.
How a car crash nearly ended Patsy Cline's career

Hear how Patsy Cline met her husband, Charlie Dick.
Patsy Cline and Charlie Dick met as young, talented musicians from working-class families.
Hear how Patsy Cline met her husband, Charlie Dick.

Alan Stoker shares some insight on Patsy Cline's work
Alan Stoker talks about Patsy's gift as a singer and an artist.
Alan Stoker shares some insight on Patsy Cline's work

See Maya Angelou's early performances in the Bay Area
Maya Angelou transitioned from dancing to singing early in her career.
See Maya Angelou's early performances in the Bay Area

PBS Previews: Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise
A behind-the-scenes look at American Masters - Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise
PBS Previews: Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise

Maya Angelou's missed opportunity to work with Pearl Bailey
Maya Angelou nearly had an opportunity early in her career to work with Pearl Bailey.
Maya Angelou's missed opportunity to work with Pearl Bailey

Maya Angelou speaks about her work as a teacher and what she shares with her students.
Maya Angelou On Teaching
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