8 episodes
American Masters - Season 5
First aired Jul 2, 1990Season 5
Browse all 8 episodes in this season, including available images, air dates, runtimes, ratings and episode summaries from TMDB.
Episodes
Episode 1
Preston Sturges: The Rise and Fall of an American Dreamer
Jul 2, 199090 min8 votes
The life of the famous director and scriptwriter, from his writings for the stage to his Hollywood acclaim.
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Episode 2
John Cassavetes
Jul 9, 199090 min1 votes
A documentary that follows the varied career of the noted film director.
Episode 3
Martin Scorsese Directs
Jul 16, 199090 min3 votes
Interviews and film clips document the hard-hitting film work of Scorsese.
Episode 4
You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
Jul 23, 199090 min1 votes
The career of Porter as seen through filmed versions of his work and commentary from performance stars.
Episode 5
Edward R. Murrow: This Reporter
Jul 30, 199090 min
The fascinating life of the model for the "hard-boiled" radio and television journalist.
Episode 6
John Hammond: From Bessie Smith to Bruce Springsteen
Aug 20, 199090 min
A documentary on the 50 year career of a legendary producer of recording artists and musicians.
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Episode 7
Sanford Meisner: The American Theatre's Best Kept Secret
Aug 27, 199090 min1 votes
The work of an acting coach and instructor who had a profound impact on the American stage.
Episode 8
John Cage: I Have Nothing to Say and I Am Saying It
Sep 17, 199090 min1 votes
The outrageously odd and original compositions of an avant-garde musician.