7.6/10451 votes#1 - Clint Eastwood: Out of the Shadows
Season 15 Episode 1 - Aired 9/27/2000
Profile of the actor who rose from niche westerns to movie industry fame and influence.
Director: Bruce Ricker
Writer: Dave Kehr
7.6/1078 votes#2 - Mailer On Mailer
Season 15 Episode 2 - Aired 10/4/2000
The American writer Norman Mailer and his bristling personality - in his own words.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.0/10159 votes#3 - On Cukor
Season 15 Episode 3 - Aired 11/22/2000
A profile of the half-century career of George Cukor, one of the most beloved motion picture directors and producers, and the impact he had on those in the industry.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.7/10189 votes#4 - Lucille Ball: Finding Lucy
Season 15 Episode 4 - Aired 12/3/2000
The incredible career of Lucille Ball, from youth through the movies, from television star to media mogul. Some of the personalities that comment in this film include Fran Drescher, Van Johnson, Dick Martin, Edie Adams, and Carol Burnett. This episode won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Non-Fiction Program.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.6/10224 votes#5 - Bob Marley: Rebel Music
Season 15 Episode 5 - Aired 2/14/2001
A profile of reggae superstar Bob Marley (1945-1981), featuring performance and newsreel footage, still photos and interviews with the singer, members of his family and musicians, and music-industry execs he worked with.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/10581 votes#6 - A Conversation with Gregory Peck
Season 15 Episode 6 - Aired 4/9/2001
Documentary following the Hollywood star Gregory Peck on a tour of speaking engagements, as well as at home with his family in America and Italy. His career is illustrated by extracts from such movies as To Kill a Mockingbird, Roman Holiday, Cape Fear and McArthur.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.2/10124 votes#7 - Alfred Stieglitz: The Eloquent Eye
Season 15 Episode 7 - Aired 4/16/2001
Biography of a photographer and leader in bringing modern art works to the galleries of the United States.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.7/10137 votes#8 - Coming to Light: Edward S. Curtis and the North American Indians
Season 15 Episode 8 - Aired 4/23/2001
A documentary on a photographer who spent decades trying to record the authentic Native American life.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of American Masters Season 15
Every episode of American Masters Season 15 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of American Masters Season 15!
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Season 15 Ratings Summary
"Clint Eastwood: Out of the Shadows" is the best rated episode of "American Masters" season 15. It scored 7.6/10 based on 451 votes. Directed by Bruce Ricker and written by Dave Kehr, it aired on 9/27/2000. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Mailer On Mailer".