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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...

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    #1 - The Unknown Chaplin (1)

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    S1:E4

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

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    #2 - The Unknown Chaplin (2)

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    S1:E5

    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)

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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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    #4 - James Levine: A Life in Music

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    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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    #5 - Aaron Copland: A Self Portrait

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    S1:E9

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

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    #6 - Thomas Eakins: A Motion Portrait

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    S1:E10

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

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    #7 - Georgia O'Keeffe

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    S1:E11

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

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    #8 - Nik and Murray

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    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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    #9 - Maurice Sendak: Mon Cher Papa

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    S2:E6

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

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    #10 - Andre Kertesz of the Cities

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    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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    #11 - Saint-Gaudens: Masque of the Golden Bowl

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    S3:E6

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

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    #12 - Harold Clurman: A Life of Theatre

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    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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    #13 - Stella Adler: Awake and Dream!

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    S4:E2

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

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    #14 - Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong

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    S4:E3

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

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    #15 - James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket

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    S4:E4

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

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    #16 - Celebrating Bird: The Triumph of Charlie Parker

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    S4:E5

    A biographical documentary on the short-lived career of brilliant jazz musician Charlie Parker. Features his only television appearance and rare concert footage. Includes cameos by such greats as Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonius Monk, and Charles Mingus.

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    #17 - Jasper Johns: Ideas in Paint

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    S4:E6

    The mind of a famed neo-abstractionist painter as it expresses itself on canvas.

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    #18 - Mort Sahl: The Loyal Opposition

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    S4:E7

    The biting comedic satire of Mort Sahl and his rise to prominence in the 1960s.

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    #19 - W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult

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    S4:E8

    The work of the provacative photographer for Life magazine.

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    #20 - Milos Forman: Portrait

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    S4:E10

    The movies of the Academy Award-winning motion picture maker.

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    #21 - Waldo Salt: A Screenwriter's Journey

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    S6:E9

    Documentary on the writer who made his way back from the entertainment industry "blacklist" and became an acclaimed success.

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    #22 - William Styron: The Way of the Writer

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    S10:E2

    A retrospective on the author's writings including commentary from his professional associates.

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    #23 - The Line King: Al Hirschfeld

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    S13:E2

    An in-depth look at the famous art and caricatures of Al Hirschfeld.

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    #24 - Paul Taylor: Dancemaker

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    S14:E4

    The story of a choreographer who contributed much to the style of American performance dance in the modern era.

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    #25 - Clint Eastwood: Out of the Shadows

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    S15:E1

    Profile of the actor who rose from niche westerns to movie industry fame and influence.

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    Director:Bruce Ricker
    Writer:Dave Kehr

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)".