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The Best Episodes of American Masters Season 4

Genre:Documentary
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Every episode of American Masters Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of American Masters Season 4!

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  • Harold Lloyd: The Third Genius
    6.2/10(4)
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    #1 - Harold Lloyd: The Third Genius

    Season 4 Episode 9

    Aired 11/15/1989

    Profile of the comedy standout from the silent era who is often mentioned third behind Chaplin and Keaton.

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  • Harold Clurman: A Life of Theatre
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    #2 - Harold Clurman: A Life of Theatre

    Season 4 Episode 1

    Aired 7/3/1989

    The life of the renowned Broadway director and arts critic, as well as co-founder of New York's Group Theatre.

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  • Stella Adler: Awake and Dream!
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    #3 - Stella Adler: Awake and Dream!

    Season 4 Episode 2

    Aired 7/10/1989

    A retrospective on the career of one of America's finest teachers of acting technique.

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  • Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong
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    #4 - Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong

    Season 4 Episode 3

    Aired 7/31/1989

    The evolution and extraordinary musical creations of the nation's best-known jazz musician.

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  • James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket
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    #5 - James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket

    Season 4 Episode 4

    Aired 8/14/1989

    The noted author, his battles against racism, and its expression in his books.

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  • Celebrating Bird: The Triumph of Charlie Parker
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    #6 - Celebrating Bird: The Triumph of Charlie Parker

    Season 4 Episode 5

    Aired 8/17/1989

    A biographical documentary on the short-lived career of brilliant jazz musician Charlie Parker. Features his only television appearance and rare concert footage. Includes cameos by such greats as Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonius Monk, and Charles Mingus.

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  • Jasper Johns: Ideas in Paint
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    #7 - Jasper Johns: Ideas in Paint

    Season 4 Episode 6

    Aired 9/11/1989

    The mind of a famed neo-abstractionist painter as it expresses itself on canvas.

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  • Mort Sahl: The Loyal Opposition
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    #8 - Mort Sahl: The Loyal Opposition

    Season 4 Episode 7

    Aired 9/18/1989

    The biting comedic satire of Mort Sahl and his rise to prominence in the 1960s.

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  • W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult
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    #9 - W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult

    Season 4 Episode 8

    Aired 9/25/1989

    The work of the provacative photographer for Life magazine.

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  • Milos Forman: Portrait
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    #10 - Milos Forman: Portrait

    Season 4 Episode 10

    Aired 12/20/1989

    The movies of the Academy Award-winning motion picture maker.

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Season 4 Ratings Summary

"Harold Lloyd: The Third Genius" is the best rated episode of "American Masters" season 4. It scored 6.2/10 based on 4 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 11/15/1989. This episode is rated NaN points higher than the second-best, "Harold Clurman: A Life of Theatre".