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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)

    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)

    S1:E5

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

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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

    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

    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

    S1:E10

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

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    #7 - Georgia O'Keeffe

    S1:E11

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

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    #8 - 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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    #9 - 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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    #10 - 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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    #11 - 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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    #12 - 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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    #13 - Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul

    S3:E4

    Franklin's life - from gospel to Grammy Awards.

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    #14 - Rivera in America

    S3:E5

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

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    #15 - 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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    #16 - Neil Simon: Not Just for Laughs

    S3:E7

    The whimsical work of the beloved playwright.

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    #17 - Jasper Johns: Ideas in Paint

    S4:E6

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

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    #18 - Waldo Salt: A Screenwriter's Journey

    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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    #19 - Benny Goodman: Adventures in the Kingdom of Swing

    S8:E1

    The life of the clarinetist and band leader known as the "King of Swing".

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    #20 - Martha Graham: The Dancer Revealed

    S8:E2

    A documentary of the masterful American dancer.

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    #21 - William Styron: The Way of the Writer

    S10:E2

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

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    #22 - Lena Horne: In Her Own Voice

    S11:E1

    A biography of the famed singer including her first big breaks in show business.

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    #23 - Danny Kaye: A Legacy of Laughter

    S11:E2

    A portrait of a masterful and versatile member of the entertainment industry for decades.

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    #24 - Man Ray: Prophet of the Avant-Garde

    S11:E3

    Biography of a multi-media artist and his ground-breaking works of artistic expression.

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    #25 - Jack Paar: As I Was Saying

    S11:E4

    A feature on the career of the famed television host and how he entered and left the TV industry.

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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)".