American Masters · SEASON 37

Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock 'n' Roll

Episode 5 · 2023-06-02

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Episode overview

Experience the meteoric rise and enduring legacy of Little Richard. With appearances by Keith Richards, Ringo Starr, Big Freedia and more, this portrait of the “King and Queen of Rock and Roll” explores his far-reaching influence — still felt in pop culture today — and his advocacy for the rights of Black artists in the music industry.

90 minutes

Season 37 episodes

1. Roberta Flack2023-01-24 2. Dr. Tony Fauci2023-03-21 3. In the Making2023-03-24 4. Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV2023-05-16 5. Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock 'n' Roll2023-06-02 6. Jerry Brown: The Disrupter2023-09-15 7. Floyd Abrams: Speaking Freely2023-09-22 8. A Song for Cesar2023-09-29 9. Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes2023-10-06