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The Best Episodes of American Masters Season 16

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Every episode of American Masters Season 16 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of American Masters Season 16!

The Best Episodes of American Masters Season 16

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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  1. Background image for Goldwyn: The Man and His Movies
    7.8/10(263 votes)

    #1 - Goldwyn: The Man and His Movies

    S16:E1

    The story of the dreams and accomplishments of Samuel Goldwyn, a determined immigrant who founded a Hollywood movie dynasty.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for F. Scott Fitzgerald: Winter Dreams
    7.7/10(110 votes)

    #2 - F. Scott Fitzgerald: Winter Dreams

    S16:E2

    An examination of the themes and characters of the noted novelist.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for Richard Rodgers: The Sweetest Sounds
    8.1/10(99 votes)

    #3 - Richard Rodgers: The Sweetest Sounds

    S16:E3

    The remarkable songs of America's best-known composer of music for the stage.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for Quincy Jones: In the Pocket
    7.4/10(84 votes)

    #4 - Quincy Jones: In the Pocket

    S16:E4

    Profile of the career of the ground-breaking musician and producer.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for Good Rockin' Tonight: The Legacy of Sun Records
    7.0/10(131 votes)

    #5 - Good Rockin' Tonight: The Legacy of Sun Records

    S16:E5

    The story of how Sam Phillips founded the record company that pulled together some of the early legends of American Rock 'n' Roll.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for Merce Cunningham: A Lifetime of Dance
    7.7/10(86 votes)

    #6 - Merce Cunningham: A Lifetime of Dance

    S16:E6

    A biography of one of the 20th century's most innovative choreographers.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  7. Background image for Ralph Ellison: An American Journey
    6.6/10(98 votes)

    #7 - Ralph Ellison: An American Journey

    S16:E7

    The impact of African-American author Ellison on the state of culture and literature in the United States.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  8. Background image for Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer
    7.8/10(383 votes)

    #8 - Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer

    S16:E8

    The colorful life of the choreographer and performer who has often been acknowledged as America's most powerful and athletic dancer.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

Season 16 Ratings Summary

"Goldwyn: The Man and His Movies" is the best rated episode of "American Masters" season 16. It scored 7.8/10 based on 263 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/7/2001. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "F. Scott Fitzgerald: Winter Dreams".