6.2/106 votes#1 - 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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7.4/10271 votes#2 - 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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7.6/1073 votes#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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7.7/10158 votes#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.
Director: N/A
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7.8/10146 votes#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.
Director: N/A
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8.4/10125 votes#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.
Director: N/A
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- 7.2/1055 votes
#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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7.3/10123 votes#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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The Best Episodes of American Masters Season 5
Every episode of American Masters Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of American Masters Season 5!
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...
Genre:Documentary
Network:PBS
Season 5 Ratings Summary
"Preston Sturges: The Rise and Fall of an American Dreamer" is the best rated episode of "American Masters" season 5. It scored 6.2/10 based on 6 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 7/2/1990. This episode is rated 1.2 points higher than the second-best, "John Cassavetes".