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American Masters
Season 4
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Episode 190 min1989-07-03
Harold Clurman: A Life of Theatre
The life of the renowned Broadway director and arts critic, as well as co-founder of New York's Group Theatre.
Episode 290 min1989-07-10
Stella Adler: Awake and Dream!
A retrospective on the career of one of America's finest teachers of acting technique.
Episode 390 min1989-07-31
Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong
The evolution and extraordinary musical creations of the nation's best-known jazz musician.
Episode 490 min1989-08-14
James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket
The noted author, his battles against racism, and its expression in his books.
Episode 590 min1989-08-17
Celebrating Bird: The Triumph of Charlie Parker
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.
Episode 690 min1989-09-11
Jasper Johns: Ideas in Paint
The mind of a famed neo-abstractionist painter as it expresses itself on canvas.
Episode 790 min1989-09-18
Mort Sahl: The Loyal Opposition
The biting comedic satire of Mort Sahl and his rise to prominence in the 1960s.
Episode 890 min1989-09-25
W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult
The work of the provacative photographer for Life magazine.
Episode 990 min1989-11-15
Harold Lloyd: The Third Genius
Profile of the comedy standout from the silent era who is often mentioned third behind Chaplin and Keaton.
Episode 1090 min1989-12-20
Milos Forman: Portrait
The movies of the Academy Award-winning motion picture maker.