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The Best Episodes of American Masters Season 5

Genre:Documentary
Network:PBS

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...
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  • John Cassavetes
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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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Preston Sturges: The Rise and Fall of an American Dreamer
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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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Martin Scorsese Directs
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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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
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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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Edward R. Murrow: This Reporter
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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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • John Hammond: From Bessie Smith to Bruce Springsteen
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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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Sanford Meisner: The American Theatre's Best Kept Secret
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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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • John Cage: I Have Nothing to Say and I Am Saying It
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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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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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".