Sanford Meisner: The American Theatre's Best Kept Secret

7.2/10 · 59 votesAug 27, 199090 min

Ranked #7 of 8 in Season 5•−0.3 vs season avg

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

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John Hammond: From Bessie Smith to Bruce Springsteen

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Sanford Meisner: The American Theatre's Best Kept Secret

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

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Episode Summary

"Sanford Meisner: The American Theatre's Best Kept Secret" is episode 7 of American Masters season 5. It scored 7.2/10 from 59 votes, ranking #7 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.5). It aired on August 27, 1990.

Next: E8 · John Cage: I Have Nothing to Say and I Am Saying It Best of Season 5