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American Masters

Watch this never-before-seen footage of Liza Minnelli in the 1970s

Season 39 Episode 2 | 9m 38s

While going through her archives, Liza Minnelli uncovered rare footage from her early 1970s concert tour in Europe. The footage contains clips from her performances, rehearsals, and behind-the-scenes moments with her sister, Lorna Luft.

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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American Masters
House of Aama: Threads of Legacy
Explore the creative process and familial narrative behind acclaimed fashion label House of Aama.
Special: 15:00
Watch • 1:41
American Masters
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
Watch • 2:17
American Masters
How Marcella Hazan accidentally became a teacher
Discover how Marcella Hazan became a teacher.
Clip: S39 E6 | 2:17
Watch • 2:39
American Masters
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
Watch • 2:11
American Masters
Marcella
Discover how celebrated cookbook writer Marcella Hazan shaped Italian cuisine in America.
Preview: S39 E6 | 2:11
Watch • 3:29
American Masters
Chef April Bloomfield makes Marcella Hazan’s tomato sauce with onion and butter
Watch chef April Bloomfield make Marcella Hazan’s tomato sauce with onion and butter.
Clip: S39 E6 | 3:29
Watch • 5:31
American Masters
Make the Perfect Meatballs and Tomatoes
Giuliano Hazan demonstrates his mother's meatballs and tomatoes.
Clip: S39 E6 | 5:31
Watch • 1:29:04
American Masters
Marcella [Extended Audio Description]
Contains EAD. Discover how cookbook writer Marcella Hazan shaped Italian cuisine in America.
Special: 1:29:04
Watch • 1:22:55
American Masters
Marcella [ASL]
Contains ASL. Discover how cookbook writer Marcella Hazan shaped Italian cuisine in America.
Special: 1:22:55
Watch • 2:29
American Masters
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