7.2/10286 votes#1 - The Life and Times of Allen Ginsberg
Season 12 Episode 1 - Aired 9/17/1997
The poetry of the noted "beat generation" poet and the post World War II lifestyle and values reflected within his works.
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7.8/10112 votes#2 - Vaudeville
Season 12 Episode 2 - Aired 11/26/1997
The origins and growth of a unique form of live entertainment in the 20th century.
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8.1/10130 votes#3 - Billy Wilder: the Human Comedy
Season 12 Episode 3 - Aired 2/4/1998
A profile of writer-director Billy Wilder.
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7.3/10350 votes#4 - Lou Reed: Rock and Roll Heart
Season 12 Episode 4 - Aired 4/29/1998
Profile of one of the major leaders of new directions in rock music.
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7.4/1067 votes#5 - Don Hewitt: 90 Minutes on 60 Minutes
Season 12 Episode 5 - Aired 5/1/1998
The work of Don Hewitt in the CBS news department and the story of the long-running new magazine 60 Minutes.
Director: N/A
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6.1/1090 votes#6 - Alexander Calder
Season 12 Episode 6 - Aired 6/17/1998
A biography of the acclaimed sculptor known for his mobiles and large public art pieces.
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The Best Episodes of American Masters Season 12
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Genre:Documentary
Network:PBS
Season 12 Ratings Summary
"The Life and Times of Allen Ginsberg" is the best rated episode of "American Masters" season 12. It scored 7.2/10 based on 286 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/17/1997. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Vaudeville".