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The Best Episodes of American Masters Season 15

Genre:Documentary
Network:PBS

Every episode of American Masters Season 15 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of American Masters Season 15!

American Masters is a PBS television series which produces biographies on enduring writers, musicians, visual and performing artists, dramatists, filmmakers, and others who have left...
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  • Lucille Ball: Finding Lucy
    8.7/10(189)
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    #1 - 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

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  • On Cukor
    8.0/10(159)
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    #2 - 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

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  • A Conversation with Gregory Peck
    7.8/10(581)
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    #3 - 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

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  • Coming to Light: Edward S. Curtis and the North American Indians
    7.7/10(137)
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    #4 - 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

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  • Clint Eastwood: Out of the Shadows
    7.6/10(451)
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    #5 - 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

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  • Mailer On Mailer
    7.6/10(78)
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    #6 - 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

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  • Bob Marley: Rebel Music
    7.6/10(224)
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    #7 - 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

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  • Alfred Stieglitz: The Eloquent Eye
    7.2/10(124)
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    #8 - 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

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Season 15 Ratings Summary

"Lucille Ball: Finding Lucy" is the best rated episode of "American Masters" season 15. It scored 8.7/10 based on 189 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 12/3/2000. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "On Cukor".