6.9/1015 votes#1 - 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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- 6.7/1090 votes
#2 - 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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8.1/10151 votes#3 - 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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8.0/10227 votes#4 - 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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6.6/10123 votes#5 - 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.
Director: N/A
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NaN/100 votes#6 - 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.
Director: N/A
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6.4/1083 votes#7 - 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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7.6/10140 votes#8 - 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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7.1/1097 votes#9 - 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.
Director: N/A
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7.9/10285 votes#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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The Best Episodes of American Masters Season 4
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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Season 4 Ratings Summary
"Harold Clurman: A Life of Theatre" is the best rated episode of "American Masters" season 4. It scored 6.9/10 based on 15 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 7/3/1989. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Stella Adler: Awake and Dream!".