Susan Lacy
Director
American Masters (1986)
Season 5
American Masters is a PBS television series which produces biographies on enduring writers, musicians, visual and performing artists, dramatists, filmmakers, and others who have left an indelible impression on the cultural landscape of the United States.
Released June 23, 1986
Episode 90 min
14+
Genres: Biography, Documentary, History
Keywords: tmdb.biography, mdblist.has-trailer, imdb.two-word-title, imdb.art-documentary, tmdb.people, imdb.music-documentary, imdb.reenactment + 3 more, tmdb.art, awards.emmy-award-winner, awards.emmy-award-nominated
Watch Providers: PBS, PBS, Spectrum On Demand, KQED, Thirteen + 2 more, WETA+, WETA+
Production Companies: Eagle Rock Entertainment, Thirteen
Network: PBS
Country: United States
Languages:
English
6.3
S5E1 - Preston 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.
July 2, 1990, midnight
10.0
S5E2 - John Cassavetes
A documentary that follows the varied career of the noted film director.
July 9, 1990, midnight
6.0
S5E3 - Martin Scorsese Directs
Interviews and film clips document the hard-hitting film work of Scorsese.
July 16, 1990, midnight
S5E4 - 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.
July 23, 1990, midnight
S5E5 - Edward R. Murrow: This Reporter
The fascinating life of the model for the "hard-boiled" radio and television journalist.
July 30, 1990, midnight
S5E6 - John Hammond: From Bessie Smith to Bruce Springsteen
A documentary on the 50 year career of a legendary producer of recording artists and musicians.
Aug. 20, 1990, midnight
S5E7 - 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.
Aug. 27, 1990, midnight
S5E8 - John Cage: I Have Nothing to Say and I Am Saying It
The outrageously odd and original compositions of an avant-garde musician.
Sept. 17, 1990, midnight
Network: PBS
Episode Runtime: 90 min.
Season Runtime: 27630 min.
Released: June 23, 1986
Last Air Date: Oct. 15, 2025, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: TV-14 / 14+
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