The BEST episodes of American Masters season 5
Every episode of American Masters season 5, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of American Masters season 5!
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 - Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong
Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/31/1989
The evolution and extraordinary musical creations of the nation's best-known jazz musician.
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Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/18/1989
The biting comedic satire of Mort Sahl and his rise to prominence in the 1960s.
#3 - Celebrating Bird: The Triumph of Charlie Parker
Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/17/1989
A biographical documentary on the short-lived career of brilliant jazz musician Charlie Parker. Features his only television appearance and rare concert footage. Includes cameos by such greats as Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonius Monk, and Charles Mingus.
#4 - Harold Lloyd: The Third Genius
Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/15/1989
Profile of the comedy standout from the silent era who is often mentioned third behind Chaplin and Keaton.
#5 - Harold Clurman: A Life of Theatre
Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/3/1989
The life of the renowned Broadway director and arts critic, as well as co-founder of New York's Group Theatre.
#6 - Stella Adler: Awake and Dream!
Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/10/1989
A retrospective on the career of one of America's finest teachers of acting technique.
#7 - James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket
Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/14/1989
The noted author, his battles against racism, and its expression in his books.
#8 - Jasper Johns: Ideas in Paint
Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/11/1989
The mind of a famed neo-abstractionist painter as it expresses itself on canvas.
#9 - W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult
Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/25/1989
The work of the provacative photographer for Life magazine.
#10 - Milos Forman: Portrait
Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/20/1989
The movies of the Academy Award-winning motion picture maker.