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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!

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...

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  1. 8.1/10(153 votes)

    #1 - Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong

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    S4:E3

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

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  2. 8.0/10(229 votes)

    #2 - James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket

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    S4:E4

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

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  3. 7.9/10(290 votes)

    #3 - Milos Forman: Portrait

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    S4:E10

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

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  4. 7.6/10(140 votes)

    #4 - W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult

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    S4:E8

    The work of the provacative photographer for Life magazine.

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  5. 7.1/10(97 votes)

    #5 - Harold Lloyd: The Third Genius

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    S4:E9

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

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  6. 6.9/10(15 votes)

    #6 - Harold Clurman: A Life of Theatre

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    S4:E1

    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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  8. 6.7/10(90 votes)

    #7 - Stella Adler: Awake and Dream!

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    S4:E2

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

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  9. 6.6/10(123 votes)

    #8 - Celebrating Bird: The Triumph of Charlie Parker

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    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.

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  10. 6.4/10(83 votes)

    #9 - Mort Sahl: The Loyal Opposition

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    S4:E7

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

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    #10 - Jasper Johns: Ideas in Paint

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    S4:E6

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

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Season 4 Ratings Summary

"Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong" is the best rated episode of "American Masters" season 4. It scored 8.1/10 based on 153 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 7/31/1989. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket".