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The Best Episodes of American Masters Season 1

Genre:Documentary
Network:PBS

Every episode of American Masters Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of American Masters Season 1!

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  • Private Conversations: On the Set of 'Death of a Salesman'
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    #1 - Private Conversations: On the Set of 'Death of a Salesman'

    Season 1 Episode 1

    Aired 6/23/1986

    A behind-the-scenes look at the filming of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman for television.

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  • Philip Johnson, Self Portrait
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    #2 - Philip Johnson, Self Portrait

    Season 1 Episode 2

    Aired 6/30/1986

    One of America's best-known architects is profiled, with emphasis on his early career and his later movement away from minimalism.

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  • Katherine Anne Porter: The Eye of Memory
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    #3 - Katherine Anne Porter: The Eye of Memory

    Season 1 Episode 3

    Aired 7/7/1986

    A biography of the well-known social critic and author Katherine Anne Porter.

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  • The Unknown Chaplin (1)
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    #4 - The Unknown Chaplin (1)

    Season 1 Episode 4

    Aired 7/14/1986

    An in-depth treatment of the life and sensibilities of the innovative silent film superstar Charlie Chaplin.

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  • The Unknown Chaplin (2)
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    #5 - The Unknown Chaplin (2)

    Season 1 Episode 5

    Aired 7/21/1986

    An in-depth treatment of the life and sensibilities of the innovative silent film superstar Charlie Chaplin.

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  • The Unknown Chaplin (3)
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    #6 - The Unknown Chaplin (3)

    Season 1 Episode 6

    Aired 7/28/1986

    An in-depth treatment of the life and sensibilities of the innovative silent film superstar Charlie Chaplin.

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  • Billie Holiday: The Long Night of Lady Day
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    #7 - Billie Holiday: The Long Night of Lady Day

    Season 1 Episode 7

    Aired 8/4/1986

    A biography of Billie Holiday, one of America's most unique and emotional jazz singers and the tragic end of her life at an early age.

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  • James Levine: A Life in Music
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    #8 - James Levine: A Life in Music

    Season 1 Episode 8

    Aired 8/11/1986

    The musical career of the long-time conductor of New York City's Metropolitan Opera as reflected by following his normal working day on camera.

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  • Aaron Copland: A Self Portrait
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    #9 - Aaron Copland: A Self Portrait

    Season 1 Episode 9

    Aired 8/18/1986

    One of America's signature classical composers and the unique elements he incorporated into his pieces.

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  • Thomas Eakins: A Motion Portrait
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    #10 - Thomas Eakins: A Motion Portrait

    Season 1 Episode 10

    Aired 8/25/1986

    The strikingly realistic and unsentimental paintings of the noted artist from Philadelphia.

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  • Georgia O'Keeffe
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    #11 - Georgia O'Keeffe

    Season 1 Episode 11

    Aired 9/1/1986

    A profile of the noted American artist originally produced to celebrate her 90th birthday.

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  • Eugene O'Neill: A Glory of Ghosts
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    #12 - Eugene O'Neill: A Glory of Ghosts

    Season 1 Episode 12

    Aired 9/8/1986

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Private Conversations: On the Set of 'Death of a Salesman'" is the best rated episode of "American Masters" season 1. It scored N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 6/23/1986. This episode is rated NaN points higher than the second-best, "Philip Johnson, Self Portrait".