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#1 - John Cassavetes
Season 5 Episode 2
Aired 7/9/1990
A documentary that follows the varied career of the noted film director.
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#2 - Preston Sturges: The Rise and Fall of an American Dreamer
Season 5 Episode 1
Aired 7/2/1990
The life of the famous director and scriptwriter, from his writings for the stage to his Hollywood acclaim.
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#3 - Martin Scorsese Directs
Season 5 Episode 3
Aired 7/16/1990
Interviews and film clips document the hard-hitting film work of Scorsese.
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#4 - You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
Season 5 Episode 4
Aired 7/23/1990
The career of Porter as seen through filmed versions of his work and commentary from performance stars.
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#5 - Edward R. Murrow: This Reporter
Season 5 Episode 5
Aired 7/30/1990
The fascinating life of the model for the "hard-boiled" radio and television journalist.
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#6 - John Hammond: From Bessie Smith to Bruce Springsteen
Season 5 Episode 6
Aired 8/20/1990
A documentary on the 50 year career of a legendary producer of recording artists and musicians.
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#7 - Sanford Meisner: The American Theatre's Best Kept Secret
Season 5 Episode 7
Aired 8/27/1990
The work of an acting coach and instructor who had a profound impact on the American stage.
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#8 - John Cage: I Have Nothing to Say and I Am Saying It
Season 5 Episode 8
Aired 9/17/1990
The outrageously odd and original compositions of an avant-garde musician.
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Season 5 Ratings Summary
"John Cassavetes" is the best rated episode of "American Masters" season 5. It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 7/9/1990. This episode is rated 3.8 points higher than the second-best, "Preston Sturges: The Rise and Fall of an American Dreamer".