Episode guide
American Masters: Season 4
10 episodes · first aired Jul 3, 1989
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- 1 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 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 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 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 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…
- 6 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 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 W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult Sep 25, 1989 · 1h 30m The work of the provacative photographer for Life magazine.
- 9 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 Milos Forman: Portrait Dec 20, 1989 · 1h 30m The movies of the Academy Award-winning motion picture maker.