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The Best Episodes of American Masters Season 4

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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!

The Best Episodes of American Masters Season 4

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...
  1. Background image for Harold Clurman: A Life of Theatre
    6.9/10(15 votes)

    #1 - Harold Clurman: A Life of Theatre

    S4:E1

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  2. Background image for Stella Adler: Awake and Dream!
    6.7/10(90 votes)

    #2 - Stella Adler: Awake and Dream!

    S4:E2

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  3. Background image for Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong
    8.1/10(181 votes)

    #3 - Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong

    S4:E3

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  4. Background image for James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket
    8.0/10(236 votes)

    #4 - James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket

    S4:E4

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  5. Background image for Celebrating Bird: The Triumph of Charlie Parker
    6.6/10(123 votes)

    #5 - Celebrating Bird: The Triumph of Charlie Parker

    S4:E5

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  6. Background image for Jasper Johns: Ideas in Paint
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    #6 - Jasper Johns: Ideas in Paint

    S4:E6

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Mort Sahl: The Loyal Opposition
    6.4/10(83 votes)

    #7 - Mort Sahl: The Loyal Opposition

    S4:E7

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  9. Background image for W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult
    7.6/10(140 votes)

    #8 - W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult

    S4:E8

    The work of the provacative photographer for Life magazine.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  10. Background image for Harold Lloyd: The Third Genius
    7.1/10(96 votes)

    #9 - Harold Lloyd: The Third Genius

    S4:E9

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  11. Background image for Milos Forman: Portrait
    7.9/10(291 votes)

    #10 - Milos Forman: Portrait

    S4:E10

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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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 Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/3/1989. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Stella Adler: Awake and Dream!".