The BEST episodes of American Masters season 24
Every episode of American Masters season 24, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of American Masters season 24!
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 - Sam Cooke: Crossing Over
Season 24 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/11/2010
Sam Cooke put the spirit of the black church into popular music, creating a new American sound and setting into motion a chain of events that forever altered the course of popular music and race relations in America.
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#2 - Genius Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould
Season 24 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/27/2010
A fresh look at the life of a singular pianist and poet who made an international impact with his music and recordings.
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Season 24 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/12/2010
A documentary that traces the roots of Jim Morrison's iconic rock group and their live and studio performances.
#4 - Merle Haggard: Learning to Live with Myself
Season 24 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/21/2010
Merle Haggard actually lived the rambling, gambling, love ‘em and leave ‘em, often brutal life that remains the bedrock of country music lyrics.
#5 - I.M. Pei: Building China Modern
Season 24 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/31/2010
The work of the innovative Chinese-American architect with a focus on his efforts to build an historical museum in China.
#6 - A Letter to Elia
Season 24 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/4/2010
Martin Scorsese pays tribute to the life and work of noted American film director Elia Kazan.
#7 - Lennon NYC
Season 24 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/22/2010
A look at the period of time musician John Lennon and his family spent living in New York City during the 1970s.
#8 - Cachao: Uno Más
Season 24 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/20/2010
A feature on the Cuban-born bassist Israel "Cachao" Lopez, an internationally renowned musician, composer, and pioneer of Mambo.