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The Best Episodes of American Masters Season 5

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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...
  1. Background image for Preston Sturges: The Rise and Fall of an American Dreamer
    6.3/10(7 votes)

    #1 - Preston Sturges: The Rise and Fall of an American Dreamer

    S5:E1

    The life of the famous director and scriptwriter, from his writings for the stage to his Hollywood acclaim.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for John Cassavetes
    7.4/10(273 votes)

    #2 - John Cassavetes

    S5:E2

    A documentary that follows the varied career of the noted film director.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for Martin Scorsese Directs
    7.6/10(73 votes)

    #3 - Martin Scorsese Directs

    S5:E3

    Interviews and film clips document the hard-hitting film work of Scorsese.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
    7.7/10(161 votes)

    #4 - You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story

    S5:E4

    The career of Porter as seen through filmed versions of his work and commentary from performance stars.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for Edward R. Murrow: This Reporter
    7.8/10(146 votes)

    #5 - Edward R. Murrow: This Reporter

    S5:E5

    The fascinating life of the model for the "hard-boiled" radio and television journalist.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for John Hammond: From Bessie Smith to Bruce Springsteen
    8.4/10(125 votes)

    #6 - John Hammond: From Bessie Smith to Bruce Springsteen

    S5:E6

    A documentary on the 50 year career of a legendary producer of recording artists and musicians.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Sanford Meisner: The American Theatre's Best Kept Secret
    7.2/10(55 votes)

    #7 - Sanford Meisner: The American Theatre's Best Kept Secret

    S5:E7

    The work of an acting coach and instructor who had a profound impact on the American stage.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for John Cage: I Have Nothing to Say and I Am Saying It
    7.3/10(123 votes)

    #8 - John Cage: I Have Nothing to Say and I Am Saying It

    S5:E8

    The outrageously odd and original compositions of an avant-garde musician.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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 6.3/10 based on 7 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/2/1990. This episode is rated 1.1 points higher than the second-best, "John Cassavetes".