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American Masters

LIZA: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story

Season 39 Episode 2 | 1hr 42m 06s

Take an intimate look into the life of Liza Minnelli, best known for her Oscar-winning role in Cabaret. Following in the footsteps of her mother Judy Garland, Minnelli used her boundless raw talent to build her own legacy in showbiz.

Aired: 03/31/25 | Expires: 06/01/25
Support for American Masters is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, AARP, Rosalind P. Walter Foundation, Judith and Burton Resnick, Blanche and Hayward Cirker Charitable Lead Annuity Trust, Koo and Patricia Yuen, Lillian Goldman Programming Endowment, Seton J. Melvin, Thea Petschek Iervolino Foundation, Anita and Jay Kaufman, The Philip and Janice Levin Foundation, Kate W. Cassidy Foundation, The Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation, The Ambrose Monell Foundation, Ellen and James S. Marcus, The Charina Endowment Fund, The Marc Haas Foundation and public television viewers.
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Discover this portrait of the Cuban-American graphic artist and graphic novelist Edel Rodriguez.
Special: 17:14
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John Kander and Fred Ebb on “Cabaret,” creativity and collaboration
Composer John Kander and lyricist Fred Ebb talk about how they have worked together.
Special: 5:56
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Mel Brooks' wild ride to his first Broadway show ever
Mel Brooks talks about the first Broadway show he ever saw—Cole Porter's "Anything Goes."
Special: 5:44
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Explore the creative process and familial narrative behind acclaimed fashion label House of Aama.
Special: 15:00
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Make the Perfect Roman-style Artichokes
Giuliano Hazan demonstrates his mother's Roman-style artichokes.
Clip: S39 E6 | 8:04
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Make Marcella Hazan’s easy roast chicken with lemon
Watch chef Shola Olunloyo make Marcella Hazan’s simple roast chicken with lemons.
Clip: S39 E6 | 2:29
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Make the Perfect Macerated Orange Slices
Teacher Giuliano Hazan shows us how to make simple and delicious macerated orange slices.
Clip: S39 E6 | 4:43
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How Marcella Hazan accidentally became a teacher
Discover how Marcella Hazan became a teacher.
Clip: S39 E6 | 2:17
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These Italian ingredients didn’t exist in America before Marcella Hazan
Marcella Hazan introduced classic Italian ingredients to America, including extra virgin olive oil.
Clip: S39 E6 | 1:41
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How Marcella Hazan published her first cookbook
Marcella Hazan wrote “The Classic Italian Cook Book” with her husband Victor translating.
Clip: S39 E6 | 2:39
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