Season
American Masters: Season 5
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Details
- Series
- American Masters
- Season
- Season 5
- Air date
- 1990-07-02
- Episodes
- 8 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Preston Sturges: The Rise and Fall of an American Dreamer
The life of the famous director and scriptwriter, from his writings for the stage to his Hollywood acclaim.
Episode 2: John Cassavetes
A documentary that follows the varied career of the noted film director.
Episode 3: Martin Scorsese Directs
Interviews and film clips document the hard-hitting film work of Scorsese.
Episode 4: You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
The career of Porter as seen through filmed versions of his work and commentary from performance stars.
Episode 5: Edward R. Murrow: This Reporter
The fascinating life of the model for the "hard-boiled" radio and television journalist.
Episode 6: John Hammond: From Bessie Smith to Bruce Springsteen
A documentary on the 50 year career of a legendary producer of recording artists and musicians.
Episode 7: Sanford Meisner: The American Theatre's Best Kept Secret
The work of an acting coach and instructor who had a profound impact on the American stage.
Episode 8: John Cage: I Have Nothing to Say and I Am Saying It
The outrageously odd and original compositions of an avant-garde musician.