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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. 8.1/10(99 votes)

    #1 - Richard Rodgers: The Sweetest Sounds

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

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  2. 7.8/10(263 votes)

    #2 - Goldwyn: The Man and His Movies

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

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  3. 7.8/10(383 votes)

    #3 - Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer

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    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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  4. 7.7/10(110 votes)

    #4 - F. Scott Fitzgerald: Winter Dreams

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

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  5. 7.7/10(86 votes)

    #5 - Merce Cunningham: A Lifetime of Dance

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

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  6. 7.4/10(84 votes)

    #6 - Quincy Jones: In the Pocket

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    S16:E4

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

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  7. 7.0/10(131 votes)

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

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    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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  8. 6.6/10(98 votes)

    #8 - Ralph Ellison: An American Journey

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

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Season 16 Ratings Summary

"Richard Rodgers: The Sweetest Sounds" is the best rated episode of "American Masters" season 16. It scored 8.1/10 based on 99 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 10/21/2001. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Goldwyn: The Man and His Movies".