The BEST episodes of American Masters season 18
Every episode of American Masters season 18, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of American Masters season 18!
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 - A Vision of Empire: Henry Luce and Time-Life's America
Season 18 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/28/2004
The remarkable work of Luce in combining timely reporting and exciting photography - leading to one of the US's most formidable media empires.
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#2 - Julia! America's Favorite Chef
Season 18 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/18/2004
Julia Child was a larger-than-life figure who revolutionized the way that Americans ate, talked, and thought about food. She was warm, completely unpretentious and embraced life with an ease and humor that was infectious and irresistible.
#3 - James Brown: Soul Survivor
Season 18 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/29/2003
The highs and lows of the life of James Brown, the colorful and controversial "Godfather of Soul."
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#4 - Cary Grant: A Class Apart
Season 18 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/25/2004
“Eternally elegant” screen superstar Cary Grant (1904-86) is profiled. Included are clips from his films and interviews with ex-wife Betsy Drake and widow Barbara Grant. There are also comments from biographers and film critics, and costars Eva Marie Saint and Martin Landau. Helen Mirren is the narrator, and Jeremy Northam provides the voice of Grant.
#5 - Arthur Miller, Elia Kazan, & and the Blacklist: None Without Sin
Season 18 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/4/2003
The dispute between one of America's most influential playwrights and a respected movie director over actions taken during the "red scare" of the 1950s.
#6 - Balanchine: Master of The Dance
Season 18 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/14/2004
A retrospective on the life and work of George Balanchine, a founder of American ballet.
#7 - Judy Garland: By Myself
Season 18 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/25/2004
A detailed examination of the celebrated vocalist's career, from her amazing successes to her self-doubts and personal problems.
#8 - Hank Williams: Honky Tonk Blues
Season 18 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/23/2004
The brief but impressive career of the man most responsible for defining what is modern "country music."