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The Best Episodes of American Masters Season 16

Genre:Documentary
Network:PBS

Every episode of American Masters Season 16 ranked from best to worst. Discover 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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  • Goldwyn: The Man and His Movies
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    #1 - Goldwyn: The Man and His Movies

    Season 16 Episode 1

    Aired 10/7/2001

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

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  • F. Scott Fitzgerald: Winter Dreams
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    #2 - F. Scott Fitzgerald: Winter Dreams

    Season 16 Episode 2

    Aired 10/14/2001

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

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  • Richard Rodgers: The Sweetest Sounds
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    #3 - Richard Rodgers: The Sweetest Sounds

    Season 16 Episode 3

    Aired 10/21/2001

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

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  • Quincy Jones: In the Pocket
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    #4 - Quincy Jones: In the Pocket

    Season 16 Episode 4

    Aired 11/18/2001

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

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

    Season 16 Episode 5

    Aired 11/28/2001

    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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  • Merce Cunningham: A Lifetime of Dance
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    #6 - Merce Cunningham: A Lifetime of Dance

    Season 16 Episode 6

    Aired 12/16/2001

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

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  • Ralph Ellison: An American Journey
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    #7 - Ralph Ellison: An American Journey

    Season 16 Episode 7

    Aired 2/19/2002

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

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  • Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer
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    #8 - Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer

    Season 16 Episode 8

    Aired 3/1/2002

    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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Season 16 Ratings Summary

"Goldwyn: The Man and His Movies" is the best rated episode of "American Masters" season 16. It scored N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 10/7/2001. This episode is rated NaN points higher than the second-best, "F. Scott Fitzgerald: Winter Dreams".