6.1/10118 votes#1 - 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.
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7.9/10556 votes#2 - 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.
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7.5/1075 votes#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.
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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.
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8.0/10117 votes#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.
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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.
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8.4/1055 votes#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.
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8.8/1065 votes#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.
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6.5/10230 votes#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.
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7.8/1088 votes#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.
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The Best Episodes of American Masters Season 2
Every episode of American Masters Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of American Masters Season 2!
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...
Genre:Documentary
Network:PBS
Season 2 Ratings Summary
"Isaac in America: A Journey with Isaac Bashevis Singer" is the best rated episode of "American Masters" season 2. It scored 6.1/10 based on 118 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 7/6/1987. This episode is rated 1.8 points higher than the second-best, "Directed by William Wyler".