Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong

8.1/10 · 185 votesJul 31, 198990 min

Ranked #2 of 10 in Season 4•+0.6 vs season avg

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

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E1 6.9

Harold Clurman: A Life of Theatre

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E2 6.7

Stella Adler: Awake and Dream!

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Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong

E4 8.0

James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket

E5 6.6

Celebrating Bird: The Triumph of Charlie Parker

E6 10.0

Jasper Johns: Ideas in Paint

E7 6.3

Mort Sahl: The Loyal Opposition

E8 7.7

W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult

E9 7.1

Harold Lloyd: The Third Genius

E10 7.9

Milos Forman: Portrait

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Episode Summary

"Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong" is episode 3 of American Masters season 4. It scored 8.1/10 from 185 votes, ranking #2 of 10 episodes this season (season average 7.5). It aired on July 31, 1989.

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