Rotten Tomatoes
Cancel Movies Tv shows FanStore News Showtimes

Season 4 – American Masters

Play trailer Poster for Season 4 – American Masters 1989 Documentary Biography Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist Tomatometer Popcornmeter
Tomatometer 0 Reviews Popcornmeter 0 Ratings
Since its premiere in 1986, this Emmy-winning documentary series has presented hundreds of hours comprising profiles of outstanding American cultural artists. Past subjects have included Charlie Chaplin, Helen Hayes, pop icon Andy Warhol, singer Billie Holliday and composer-conductor Leonard Bernstein.
American Masters — Season 4

My Rating

Read More Read Less POST RATING WRITE A REVIEW EDIT REVIEW

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jul 3, 1989 Harold Clurman: Life of Theatre Clurman introduces method acting to the United States and helps form the Group Theatre. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 10, 1989 Stella Adler: Awake & Dream! Stella Adler, champion of method acting, discusses years teaching and performing. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 31, 1989 Satchmo A profile of Louis Armstrong examines the roles of culture and personality in the creative process as well as barriers facing black artists. Details Episode 4 Aired Aug 14, 1989 James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket Author James Baldwin, as revealed in his written and spoken words and in interviews with friends and colleagues, including William Styron, Maya Angelou and Bobby Short. Details Episode 5 Aired Aug 17, 1989 Celebrating Bird: Triumph of Charlie Parker Saxophonist Charlie Parker excels, but destructive habits cause his untimely death. Details Episode 6 Aired Sep 11, 1989 Jasper Johns: Ideas in Paint Friends and critics of artist Jasper Johns comment on his work and its impact on U.S. art. Details Episode 7 Aired Sep 18, 1989 Mort Sahl: Loyal Opposition Political satirist Mort Sahl's career spans presidential administrations from Dwight D. Eisenhower to George W. Bush. Details Episode 8 Aired Sep 25, 1989 W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult Peter Riegert portrays photographer W. Eugene Smith in a dramatized documentary with archival footage and interviews. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 15, 1989 Harold Lloyd Lindsay Anderson narrates a profile of comedian Harold Lloyd, from youth in Nebraska to silent-screen success and partnership with Hal Roach. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 20, 1989 Milos Forman: Portrait Czechoslovakian-born Milos Forman directs "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," "Hair" and "Amadeus." Details

More Like This

View All Popular TV on Streaming
POV % % POV Watchlist The Roosevelts: An Intimate History 100% 94% The Roosevelts: An Intimate History Watchlist American Epic % % American Epic Watchlist Finding Your Roots % % Finding Your Roots Watchlist The Great American Read % % The Great American Read Watchlist Discover more movies and TV shows. View More
View All American Masters — Season 4 photos

American Masters — Season 4

View more photos

Season Info

Network
PBS
Rating
TV-PG (L)
Genre
Documentary, Biography
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jul 3, 1989