NaN/100 votesLoading...#1 - The Unknown Chaplin (1)
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 7/14/1986
An in-depth treatment of the life and sensibilities of the innovative silent film superstar Charlie Chaplin.
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#2 - The Unknown Chaplin (2)
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 7/21/1986
An in-depth treatment of the life and sensibilities of the innovative silent film superstar Charlie Chaplin.
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#3 - The Unknown Chaplin (3)
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 7/28/1986
An in-depth treatment of the life and sensibilities of the innovative silent film superstar Charlie Chaplin.
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#4 - James Levine: A Life in Music
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 8/11/1986
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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NaN/100 votesLoading...#5 - Aaron Copland: A Self Portrait
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 8/18/1986
One of America's signature classical composers and the unique elements he incorporated into his pieces.
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#6 - Thomas Eakins: A Motion Portrait
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 8/25/1986
The strikingly realistic and unsentimental paintings of the noted artist from Philadelphia.
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#7 - Georgia O'Keeffe
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 9/1/1986
A profile of the noted American artist originally produced to celebrate her 90th birthday.
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#8 - Nik and Murray
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 7/27/1987
A story of two talented personalities, Alwin Nikolais and Murray Louis, and their collaborations in the world of dance.
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#9 - Maurice Sendak: Mon Cher Papa
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 8/31/1987
An installment that shows the author and illustrator at work staging a production of a Mozart opera.
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#10 - Andre Kertesz of the Cities
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 8/8/1988
A retrospective of the urban photography of Andre Kertesz, told by tracking him in the final years before his death.
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#11 - Saint-Gaudens: Masque of the Golden Bowl
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 9/5/1988
A dramatic recreation of the work and career of a renowned sculptor, Augustus Saint-Gaudens
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#12 - Jasper Johns: Ideas in Paint
Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 9/11/1989
The mind of a famed neo-abstractionist painter as it expresses itself on canvas.
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#13 - Waldo Salt: A Screenwriter's Journey
Season 6 Episode 9 - Aired 5/1/1992
Documentary on the writer who made his way back from the entertainment industry "blacklist" and became an acclaimed success.
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#14 - William Styron: The Way of the Writer
Season 10 Episode 2 - Aired 1/22/1996
A retrospective on the author's writings including commentary from his professional associates.
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#15 - The Line King: Al Hirschfeld
Season 13 Episode 2 - Aired 1/6/1999
An in-depth look at the famous art and caricatures of Al Hirschfeld.
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#16 - Paul Taylor: Dancemaker
Season 14 Episode 4 - Aired 1/5/2000
The story of a choreographer who contributed much to the style of American performance dance in the modern era.
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#17 - Bob Dylan: No Direction Home (2)
Season 19 Episode 8 - Aired 9/27/2005
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Director: Martin Scorsese
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#18 - Annie Leibovitz: Life Through a Lens
Season 20 Episode 9 - Aired 1/3/2007
This film traces the artistic self-realization of Annie Leibovitz, from childhood through the death of her beloved friend, Susan Sontag, and includes snippets of Leibovitz's last visual memories of Sontag. The film traces the arc of her photographic life, her aspirations to artistry, and the trajectory of her career through phases that included the tumultuous sixties in Berkeley, CA., touring with the Rolling Stones, a mentorship by Hunter S. Thompson, and, later, capturing the last candid moments of John Lennon's life with Yoko Ono. It closes with her reflections on life, children, and the the wake of her relationship with Sontag. The archival material presented here is invaluable for framing an understanding of this immeasurably influential visual artist.
Director: Barbara Leibovitz
Writer: Barbara Leibovitz
NaN/100 votesLoading...#19 - You Must Remember This: The Warner Bros. Story: Good War, Uneasy Peace (1935-1950)
Season 22 Episode 5 - Aired 9/23/2008
"Good War, Uneasy Peace (1935-50)" focuses on how Warner Bros. responded to the Great Depression and World War II, when such stars as Humphrey Bogart, Bette Davis and Errol Flynn graced its pictures. Also: the post-war film noirs are explored. Included: "Casablanca," "Now, Voyager," "The Adventures of Robin Hood," "Kings Row" and "White Heat"; interviews with James Cagney, Howard Hawks, Ronald Reagan and Alexis Smith. Clint Eastwood narrates.
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#20 - You Must Remember This: The Warner Bros. Story: A New Reality (1950-1970)
Season 22 Episode 6 - Aired 9/24/2008
"A New Reality (1950-70)" details how Warner Bros. fought back against TV with such innovations as CinemaScope and 3-D, as well as with such new stars as Doris Day and James Dean. Also: how a battle between Jack and Harry Warner changed the studio's direction. Included: "A Streetcar Named Desire," "East of Eden," "Cool Hand Luke," "A Face in the Crowd" and "My Fair Lady"; interviews with Warren Beatty, Elia Kazan, Kim Hunter, Arthur Penn and Carroll Baker. Clint Eastwood narrates.
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#21 - You Must Remember This: The Warner Bros. Story: Woodstock Notions (1970-1989)
Season 22 Episode 7 - Aired 9/24/2008
"Woodstock Notions (1970-89)" recalls the creative renaissance of Warner Bros. during the 1970s and '80s. Included: "Mean Streets," "The Exorcist," "Superman: The Movie," "The Shining" and "Body Heat"; interviews with Dustin Hoffman, Clint Eastwood, Jack Nicholson and Robert Redford. Eastwood narrates.
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#22 - You Must Remember This: The Warner Bros. Story: The Big Tent (1980-Present)
Season 22 Episode 8 - Aired 9/25/2008
"The Big Tent (1980-Present)" chronicles the success of Warner Bros. during the 1980s, '90s and 2000s, including Clint Eastwood's Oscar winners, "The Matrix" franchise and the Harry Potter films. Included: "The Color Purple," "Unforgiven," "Mystic River," "Michael Clayton" and "The Departed"; interviews with Tim Burton, George Clooney, Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg. Eastwood narrates
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#23 - The Brothers Warner
Season 22 Episode 9 - Aired 9/25/2008
An intimate portrait of the four Warner brothers and their rise to movie-making greatness.
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#24 - Bill T. Jones: A Good Man
Season 25 Episode 6 - Aired 11/11/2011
Bill T. Jones, the recipient of a prestigious MacArthur "genius" grant and winner of two Tony Awards, has been named "an irreplaceable treasure" by the The Dance Heritage Coalition. Above all, he is a socially conscious choreographer who never shies away from controversy -- tackling thorny subjects such as race and politics with elegance and intelligence, artistry and originality.
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#25 - Joffrey: Mavericks of American Dance
Season 26 Episode 8 - Aired 12/28/2012
Documenting how the Joffrey revolutionized American ballet – combining modern dance with classic technique, art with social statement and rock music with traditional choreography – this film is a palpable expression of Robert Joffrey and Gerald Arpino’s vision and artistry.
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The Worst Episodes of American Masters
Every episode of American Masters ranked from worst to best. Explore 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...
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Worst Episodes Summary
"The Unknown Chaplin (1)" is the worst rated episode of "American Masters". It scored N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 7/14/1986. This episode scored NaN points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Unknown Chaplin (2)".