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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!

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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  1. 8.4/10(125 votes)

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

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    S5:E6

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

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  2. 7.8/10(146 votes)

    #2 - Edward R. Murrow: This Reporter

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    S5:E5

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

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  3. 7.7/10(160 votes)

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

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    S5:E4

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

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  4. 7.6/10(73 votes)

    #4 - Martin Scorsese Directs

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    S5:E3

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

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  5. 7.4/10(273 votes)

    #5 - John Cassavetes

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    S5:E2

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

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  6. 7.3/10(123 votes)

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

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    S5:E8

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

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  8. 7.2/10(55 votes)

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

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    S5:E7

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

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  9. 6.3/10(7 votes)

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

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    S5:E1

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

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"John Hammond: From Bessie Smith to Bruce Springsteen" is the best rated episode of "American Masters" season 5. It scored 8.4/10 based on 125 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 8/20/1990. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Edward R. Murrow: This Reporter".