7.8/10263 votes#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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7.7/10110 votes#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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8.1/1099 votes#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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7.4/1084 votes#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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7.0/10131 votes#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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7.7/1086 votes#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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6.6/1098 votes#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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7.8/10381 votes#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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The Best Episodes of American Masters Season 16
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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 7.8/10 based on 263 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 10/7/2001. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "F. Scott Fitzgerald: Winter Dreams".