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The Worst Episodes of American Masters

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 Private Conversations: On the Set of 'Death of a Salesman'
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    #1 - Private Conversations: On the Set of 'Death of a Salesman'

    S1:E1

    A behind-the-scenes look at the filming of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman for television.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #2 - Philip Johnson, Self Portrait

    S1:E2

    One of America's best-known architects is profiled, with emphasis on his early career and his later movement away from minimalism.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #3 - Katherine Anne Porter: The Eye of Memory

    S1:E3

    A biography of the well-known social critic and author Katherine Anne Porter.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #4 - The Unknown Chaplin (1)

    S1:E4

    An in-depth treatment of the life and sensibilities of the innovative silent film superstar Charlie Chaplin.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #5 - The Unknown Chaplin (2)

    S1:E5

    An in-depth treatment of the life and sensibilities of the innovative silent film superstar Charlie Chaplin.

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    Director:Unknown
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    S1:E6

    An in-depth treatment of the life and sensibilities of the innovative silent film superstar Charlie Chaplin.

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    Director:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Billie Holiday: The Long Night of Lady Day
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    #7 - Billie Holiday: The Long Night of Lady Day

    S1:E7

    A biography of Billie Holiday, one of America's most unique and emotional jazz singers and the tragic end of her life at an early age.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #8 - James Levine: A Life in Music

    S1:E8

    The musical career of the long-time conductor of New York City's Metropolitan Opera as reflected by following his normal working day on camera.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #9 - Aaron Copland: A Self Portrait

    S1:E9

    One of America's signature classical composers and the unique elements he incorporated into his pieces.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #10 - Thomas Eakins: A Motion Portrait

    S1:E10

    The strikingly realistic and unsentimental paintings of the noted artist from Philadelphia.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #11 - Georgia O'Keeffe

    S1:E11

    A profile of the noted American artist originally produced to celebrate her 90th birthday.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #12 - Eugene O'Neill: A Glory of Ghosts

    S1:E12

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    Director:Unknown
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    #13 - Nik and Murray

    S2:E4

    A story of two talented personalities, Alwin Nikolais and Murray Louis, and their collaborations in the world of dance.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #14 - Maurice Sendak: Mon Cher Papa

    S2:E6

    An installment that shows the author and illustrator at work staging a production of a Mozart opera.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #15 - Lillian Gish: The Actor's Life for Me

    S3:E1

    The famed career of the silent movie actress and an examination of the role of women in film during that era of American cinema.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #16 - A Duke Named Ellington

    S3:E2

    Detailed biography of the renowned jazz performer/conductor Duke Ellington and his band, including his easy-going grace and sophistication.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #17 - Andre Kertesz of the Cities

    S3:E3

    A retrospective of the urban photography of Andre Kertesz, told by tracking him in the final years before his death.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #18 - Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul

    S3:E4

    Franklin's life - from gospel to Grammy Awards.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #19 - Rivera in America

    S3:E5

    The murals and politics of the famed Mexican artist Diego Rivera.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #20 - Saint-Gaudens: Masque of the Golden Bowl

    S3:E6

    A dramatic recreation of the work and career of a renowned sculptor, Augustus Saint-Gaudens

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    Director:Unknown
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    #21 - Neil Simon: Not Just for Laughs

    S3:E7

    The whimsical work of the beloved playwright.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #22 - Harold Clurman: A Life of Theatre

    S4:E1

    The life of the renowned Broadway director and arts critic, as well as co-founder of New York's Group Theatre.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #23 - Stella Adler: Awake and Dream!

    S4:E2

    A retrospective on the career of one of America's finest teachers of acting technique.

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    Director:Unknown
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  25. Background image for Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong
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    #24 - Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong

    S4:E3

    The evolution and extraordinary musical creations of the nation's best-known jazz musician.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #25 - James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket

    S4:E4

    The noted author, his battles against racism, and its expression in his books.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

Worst Episodes Summary

"Private Conversations: On the Set of 'Death of a Salesman'" is the worst rated episode of "American Masters". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/23/1986. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Philip Johnson, Self Portrait".