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Season 5 – American Masters

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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 5

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Kenneth Bowser

Director

Kenneth Bowser

Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jul 2, 1990 Preston Sturges: The Rise and Fall of an American Dreamer Film clips and interviews recall the legacy of director/writer Preston Sturges. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 9, 1990 John Cassavetes Actors in John Cassavetes movies ("Husbands," "A Woman Under the Influence") discuss the filmmaker's legacy. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 16, 1990 Martin Scorsese Directs Martin Scorsese ("Taxi Driver," "Raging Bull") works on a production. Includes interviews with associates. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 23, 1990 You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story Interviews and film clips recall the musical legacy of Cole Porter ("I Get a Kick Out of You," "Be a Clown"). Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 30, 1990 Edward R. Murrow: This Reporter A profile of newsman Edward R. Murrow recalls his live radio broadcasts and his TV programs ("See It Now," "Person to Person," "CBS Reports"). Details Episode 6 Aired Aug 20, 1990 John Hammond: From Bessie Smith to Bruce Springsteen Record producer John Hammond's career influences five decades of U.S. music. Details Episode 7 Aired Aug 27, 1990 Sanford Meisner: Theater's Best-Kept Secret Sanford Meisner, a founder of the Group Theatre, trains actors, writers and directors. Details Episode 8 Aired Sep 17, 1990 John Cage: I Have Nothing to Say & I'm Saying It Composer John Cage combines silence and unique sounds. Details

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Season Info

Director
Kenneth Bowser
Network
PBS
Rating
TV-G
Genre
Documentary, Biography
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jul 2, 1990