The BEST episodes of American Masters season 15
Every episode of American Masters season 15, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of American Masters season 15!
To honor America's most notable creative artists and the inspiration behind their work. Special broadcasts profiles a cross-section of the nation's finest artistic pioneers from the past and present.
#1 - Bob Marley: Rebel Music
Season 15 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/14/2001
A profile of reggae superstar Bob Marley (1945-1981), featuring performance and newsreel footage, still photos and interviews with the singer, members of his family and musicians, and music-industry execs he worked with.
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#2 - Lucille Ball: Finding Lucy
Season 15 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/3/2000
The incredible career of Lucille Ball, from youth through the movies, from television star to media mogul. Some of the personalities that comment in this film include Fran Drescher, Van Johnson, Dick Martin, Edie Adams, and Carol Burnett. This episode won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Non-Fiction Program.
#3 - Alfred Stieglitz: The Eloquent Eye
Season 15 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/16/2001
Biography of a photographer and leader in bringing modern art works to the galleries of the United States.
#4 - Coming to Light: Edward S. Curtis and the North American Indians
Season 15 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/23/2001
A documentary on a photographer who spent decades trying to record the authentic Native American life.
#5 - Clint Eastwood: Out of the Shadows
Season 15 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/27/2000
Profile of the actor who rose from niche westerns to movie industry fame and influence.
#6 - Mailer on Mailer
Season 15 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/4/2000
The American writer Norman Mailer and his bristling personality - in his own words.
#7 - On Cukor
Season 15 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/22/2000
A profile of the half-century career of George Cukor, one of the most beloved motion picture directors and producers, and the impact he had on those in the industry.
#8 - A Conversation with Gregory Peck
Season 15 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/9/2001
Documentary following the Hollywood star Gregory Peck on a tour of speaking engagements, as well as at home with his family in America and Italy. His career is illustrated by extracts from such movies as To Kill a Mockingbird, Roman Holiday, Cape Fear and McArthur.