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American Masters : Season 5
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Air date: 02 Jul '90 - 8 episodesAmerican Masters is a PBS television show which produces biographies on artists, actors and writers of the United States who have left a profound impact on the nation's popular culture. It is produced by WNET in New York City. The show debuted on PBS in 1986. Groups or organizations featured include: Actors Studio, Algonquin Round Table, Group Theatre, Sweet Honey in the Rock, Women of Tin Pan Alley, Negro Ensemble Company, Juilliard School, the Beat Generation, The Singer-songwriters of the 1970s, Sun Records, Vaudeville, and Warner Bros. Pictures.
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List of Episodes (8)
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American Masters (1986)
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1. Preston Sturges: The Rise and Fall of an American Dreamer
02 Jul '90The life of the famous director and scriptwriter, from his writings for the stage to his Hollywood acclaim.
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American Masters (1986)
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2. John Cassavetes
09 Jul '90A documentary that follows the varied career of the noted film director.
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American Masters (1986)
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3. Martin Scorsese Directs
16 Jul '90Interviews and film clips document the hard-hitting film work of Scorsese.
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American Masters (1986)
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4. You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
23 Jul '90The career of Porter as seen through filmed versions of his work and commentary from performance stars.
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American Masters (1986)
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5. Edward R. Murrow: This Reporter
30 Jul '90The fascinating life of the model for the "hard-boiled" radio and television journalist.
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American Masters (1986)
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6. John Hammond: From Bessie Smith to Bruce Springsteen
20 Aug '90A documentary on the 50 year career of a legendary producer of recording artists and musicians.
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American Masters (1986)
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7. Sanford Meisner: The American Theatre's Best Kept Secret
27 Aug '90The work of an acting coach and instructor who had a profound impact on the American stage.
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American Masters (1986)
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8. John Cage: I Have Nothing to Say and I Am Saying It
17 Sep '90The outrageously odd and original compositions of an avant-garde musician.
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