The Best Episodes of American Masters Season 2

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   6.1/10(119 votes)

   #1 - Isaac in America: A Journey with Isaac Bashevis Singer

   S2:E17/6/1987

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

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   7.9/10(562 votes)

   #2 - Directed by William Wyler

   S2:E27/13/1987

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

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   7.5/10(76 votes)

   #3 - Rubinstein Remembered

   S2:E37/20/1987

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

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   0.0/10(0 votes)

   #4 - Nik and Murray

   S2:E47/27/1987

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

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   8.0/10(117 votes)

   #5 - George Gershwin Remembered

   S2:E58/24/1987

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

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   0.0/10(0 votes)

   #6 - Maurice Sendak: Mon Cher Papa

   S2:E68/31/1987

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

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   8.4/10(56 votes)

   #7 - The Negro Ensemble Company

   S2:E79/14/1987

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

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   8.7/10(67 votes)

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

   S2:E89/21/1987

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

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   6.6/10(240 votes)

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

   S2:E99/28/1987

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

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    7.8/10(88 votes)

    #10 - Buster Keaton: Hard Act to Follow

    S2:E1011/18/1987

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

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