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American Masters

Season 4

10 episodes · premiered Jul 3, 1989

Where to watch American Masters

  1. E1 Harold Clurman: A Life of Theatre

    Jul 3, 1989 · 1h 30m

    The life of the renowned Broadway director and arts critic, as well as co-founder of New York's Group Theatre.

  2. E2 Stella Adler: Awake and Dream!

    Jul 10, 1989 · 1h 30m

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

  3. E3 Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong

    Jul 31, 1989 · 1h 30m

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

  4. E4 James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket

    Aug 14, 1989 · 1h 30m

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

  5. E5 Celebrating Bird: The Triumph of Charlie Parker

    Aug 17, 1989 · 1h 30m

    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.

  6. E6 Jasper Johns: Ideas in Paint

    Sep 11, 1989 · 1h 30m

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

  7. E7 Mort Sahl: The Loyal Opposition

    Sep 18, 1989 · 1h 30m

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

  8. E8 W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult

    Sep 25, 1989 · 1h 30m

    The work of the provacative photographer for Life magazine.

  9. E9 Harold Lloyd: The Third Genius

    Nov 15, 1989 · 1h 30m

    Profile of the comedy standout from the silent era who is often mentioned third behind Chaplin and Keaton.

  10. E10 Milos Forman: Portrait

    Dec 20, 1989 · 1h 30m

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