7.9/1095 votes#1 - Pete Seeger: The Power of Song
Season 22 Episode 1 - Aired 2/27/2008
The folk music of a world-famous performer as interested in social change as in the history of American roots music.
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7.9/10122 votes#2 - Zora Neale Hurston: Jump at the Sun
Season 22 Episode 2 - Aired 4/9/2008
A recounting of the versatile and controversial work of one of the most flamboyant African-American writers from the first half of the 20th century.
Director: Sam Pollard
Writer: N/A
7.7/10116 votes#3 - Marvin Gaye: What's Going On
Season 22 Episode 3 - Aired 5/7/2008
An in-depth profile of the talented but troubled star who brought more contemporary issues to soul music.
Director: Sam Pollard
Writer: N/A
7.7/10304 votes#4 - You Must Remember This: The Warner Bros. Story: You Ain't Heard Nothin' Yet (1923-1935)
Season 22 Episode 4 - Aired 9/23/2008
Clint Eastwood narrates the history of Warner Bros., which opens with "You Ain't Heard Nothin' Yet (1923-35)," about the studio's first years, when its biggest star was Rin Tin Tin. Also remembered is its move into gritty fare, featuring James Cagney, Edward G. Robinson and Barbara Stanwyck, and its musicals. Included: "The Jazz Singer," "Public Enemy," "42nd Street," "Baby Face" and "Little Caesar"; interviews with Busby Berkeley, Alfred Hitchcock, Robinson and William Wellman.
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NaN/100 votes#5 - You Must Remember This: The Warner Bros. Story: Good War, Uneasy Peace (1935-1950)
Season 22 Episode 5 - Aired 9/23/2008
"Good War, Uneasy Peace (1935-50)" focuses on how Warner Bros. responded to the Great Depression and World War II, when such stars as Humphrey Bogart, Bette Davis and Errol Flynn graced its pictures. Also: the post-war film noirs are explored. Included: "Casablanca," "Now, Voyager," "The Adventures of Robin Hood," "Kings Row" and "White Heat"; interviews with James Cagney, Howard Hawks, Ronald Reagan and Alexis Smith. Clint Eastwood narrates.
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NaN/100 votes#6 - You Must Remember This: The Warner Bros. Story: A New Reality (1950-1970)
Season 22 Episode 6 - Aired 9/24/2008
"A New Reality (1950-70)" details how Warner Bros. fought back against TV with such innovations as CinemaScope and 3-D, as well as with such new stars as Doris Day and James Dean. Also: how a battle between Jack and Harry Warner changed the studio's direction. Included: "A Streetcar Named Desire," "East of Eden," "Cool Hand Luke," "A Face in the Crowd" and "My Fair Lady"; interviews with Warren Beatty, Elia Kazan, Kim Hunter, Arthur Penn and Carroll Baker. Clint Eastwood narrates.
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NaN/100 votes#7 - You Must Remember This: The Warner Bros. Story: Woodstock Notions (1970-1989)
Season 22 Episode 7 - Aired 9/24/2008
"Woodstock Notions (1970-89)" recalls the creative renaissance of Warner Bros. during the 1970s and '80s. Included: "Mean Streets," "The Exorcist," "Superman: The Movie," "The Shining" and "Body Heat"; interviews with Dustin Hoffman, Clint Eastwood, Jack Nicholson and Robert Redford. Eastwood narrates.
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- NaN/100 votes
#8 - You Must Remember This: The Warner Bros. Story: The Big Tent (1980-Present)
Season 22 Episode 8 - Aired 9/25/2008
"The Big Tent (1980-Present)" chronicles the success of Warner Bros. during the 1980s, '90s and 2000s, including Clint Eastwood's Oscar winners, "The Matrix" franchise and the Harry Potter films. Included: "The Color Purple," "Unforgiven," "Mystic River," "Michael Clayton" and "The Departed"; interviews with Tim Burton, George Clooney, Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg. Eastwood narrates
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- NaN/100 votes
#9 - The Brothers Warner
Season 22 Episode 9 - Aired 9/25/2008
An intimate portrait of the four Warner brothers and their rise to movie-making greatness.
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The Best Episodes of American Masters Season 22
Every episode of American Masters Season 22 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of American Masters Season 22!
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 22 Ratings Summary
"Pete Seeger: The Power of Song" is the best rated episode of "American Masters" season 22. It scored 7.9/10 based on 95 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 2/27/2008. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Zora Neale Hurston: Jump at the Sun".