American MastersMaya Angelou's missed opportunity to work with Pearl Bailey Clip: Season 31 Episode 2 | 1m 26s As a single mother, Maya Angelou struggled to provide for her son. An opportunity to perform with Pearl Bailey would've meant a regular income and less time on the road, but unfortunately Maya was not given the job. Aired: 02/21/17 Rating: NR Closed CaptioningVideo has closed captioning. The full episode is no longer available for online streaming. Why? Please continue to enjoy extra(s) from this episode. The full episode is still available for purchase through the "Buy Now" links.Buy Now:PBSBuy DVDs AppleBuy on iTunes checkmarkAdd to WatchlistProblems Playing Video?Report a ProblemClosed CaptioningShare:Share this video on FacebookFacebookShare this video on TwitterTwitterShare this video on Google PlusGoogleShare this video via EmailE-mailEmbedEmbed Code for this videoEmbed CodeAmerican MastersMaya Angelou's missed opportunity to work with Pearl BaileySeason 31 Episode 2Width in pixels px Height in pixels px Copied to your clipboardLabelCopy to ClipboardClick to copy embed code for videoCloseCloseReport a ProblemBefore you submit an error, please consult our Troubleshooting Guide.Type of ErrorVideo doesn't loadVideo loads, but doesn't playVideo jumps back/forwardOnly audio is streamingSponsorship playback errorOtherPlease add more detailsCancelSubmit ReportYour report has been successfully submitted. Thank you for helping us improve PBS Video.CloseCloseClose
Watch & Share Your Story#InspiringWomanPBSJoin us in celebrating the powerful, creative and innovative women in our lives. Inspiring Woman is a year-long online campaign based on artistic expression, academic success, active community engagement and acceptance of difference.Watch & ShareWatch & Share