American Masters – Season 5
1990
8 Episodes
Episodes
S05E01
6.3Preston Sturges: The Rise and Fall of an American Dreamer
The life of the famous director and scriptwriter, from his writings for the stage to his Hollywood acclaim.
02 Jul 199090m
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S05E02
10.0John Cassavetes
A documentary that follows the varied career of the noted film director.
09 Jul 199090m
S05E03
6.0Martin Scorsese Directs
Interviews and film clips document the hard-hitting film work of Scorsese.
16 Jul 199090m
S05E04
You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
The career of Porter as seen through filmed versions of his work and commentary from performance stars.
23 Jul 199090m
S05E05
Edward R. Murrow: This Reporter
The fascinating life of the model for the "hard-boiled" radio and television journalist.
30 Jul 199090m
S05E06
John Hammond: From Bessie Smith to Bruce Springsteen
A documentary on the 50 year career of a legendary producer of recording artists and musicians.
20 Aug 199090m
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S05E07
Sanford Meisner: The American Theatre's Best Kept Secret
The work of an acting coach and instructor who had a profound impact on the American stage.
27 Aug 199090m
S05E08
John Cage: I Have Nothing to Say and I Am Saying It
The outrageously odd and original compositions of an avant-garde musician.
17 Sept 199090m