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The Best Episodes of American Masters Season 2

Genre:Documentary
Network:PBS

Every episode of American Masters Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of American Masters Season 2!

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  • Directed by William Wyler
    6.5/10(4)
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    #1 - Directed by William Wyler

    Season 2 Episode 2

    Aired 7/13/1987

    A retrospective on the rich legacy of cinema directed by Wyler with clips and commentary.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Isaac in America: A Journey with Isaac Bashevis Singer
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    #2 - Isaac in America: A Journey with Isaac Bashevis Singer

    Season 2 Episode 1

    Aired 7/6/1987

    A profile of the literary work of Isaac Bashevis Singer and his influence on preserving Jewish culture and the Yiddish language.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Rubinstein Remembered
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    #3 - Rubinstein Remembered

    Season 2 Episode 3

    Aired 7/20/1987

    A trip through the life and works of the piano virtuoso Arthur Rubinstein conducted by his son John.

    Director: N/A

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  • Nik and Murray
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    #4 - Nik and Murray

    Season 2 Episode 4

    Aired 7/27/1987

    A story of two talented personalities, Alwin Nikolais and Murray Louis, and their collaborations in the world of dance.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • George Gershwin Remembered
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    #5 - George Gershwin Remembered

    Season 2 Episode 5

    Aired 8/24/1987

    The music of the unique American master composer (as well as his brother Ira) with insights from his collaborators and friends.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Maurice Sendak: Mon Cher Papa
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    #6 - Maurice Sendak: Mon Cher Papa

    Season 2 Episode 6

    Aired 8/31/1987

    An installment that shows the author and illustrator at work staging a production of a Mozart opera.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • The Negro Ensemble Company
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    #7 - The Negro Ensemble Company

    Season 2 Episode 7

    Aired 9/14/1987

    An ode to the work of the African American theater group founded in the late 60s and its impact on the performing arts.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Unanswered Prayers: The Life and Times of Truman Capote
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    #8 - Unanswered Prayers: The Life and Times of Truman Capote

    Season 2 Episode 8

    Aired 9/21/1987

    The evolution of the novelist and his impact on other artists and American culture.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • The Ten-Year Lunch: The Wit and Legend of the Algonquin Round Table
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    #9 - The Ten-Year Lunch: The Wit and Legend of the Algonquin Round Table

    Season 2 Episode 9

    Aired 9/28/1987

    A history of the famed social gathering of leaders, intellectuals, writers, and artists.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Buster Keaton: Hard Act to Follow
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    #10 - Buster Keaton: Hard Act to Follow

    Season 2 Episode 10

    Aired 11/18/1987

    The story of the silent-era star who brought brilliance and originality to physical comedy.

    Director: N/A

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Directed by William Wyler" is the best rated episode of "American Masters" season 2. It scored 6.5/10 based on 4 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 7/13/1987. This episode is rated NaN points higher than the second-best, "Isaac in America: A Journey with Isaac Bashevis Singer".