American Masters (1986)

Season 4

July 3, 1989 10 Episodes

Episodes

Episode 1

Harold Clurman: A Life of Theatre

Jul 3, 1989

90 minutes

The life of the renowned Broadway director and arts critic, as well as co-founder of New York's Group Theatre.

Episode 2

Stella Adler: Awake and Dream!

Jul 10, 1989

90 minutes

A retrospective on the career of one of America's finest teachers of acting technique.

Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong
Episode 3

Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong

Jul 31, 1989

90 minutes

The evolution and extraordinary musical creations of the nation's best-known jazz musician.

James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket
Episode 4

James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket

Aug 14, 1989

90 minutes

The noted author, his battles against racism, and its expression in his books.

Celebrating Bird: The Triumph of Charlie Parker
Episode 5

Celebrating Bird: The Triumph of Charlie Parker

Aug 17, 1989

90 minutes

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.

Jasper Johns: Ideas in Paint
Episode 6

Jasper Johns: Ideas in Paint

Sep 11, 1989

90 minutes

The mind of a famed neo-abstractionist painter as it expresses itself on canvas.

Mort Sahl: The Loyal Opposition
Episode 7

Mort Sahl: The Loyal Opposition

Sep 18, 1989

90 minutes

The biting comedic satire of Mort Sahl and his rise to prominence in the 1960s.

W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult
Episode 8

W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult

Sep 25, 1989

90 minutes

The work of the provacative photographer for Life magazine.

Harold Lloyd: The Third Genius
Episode 9
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Harold Lloyd: The Third Genius

Nov 15, 1989

90 minutes

Profile of the comedy standout from the silent era who is often mentioned third behind Chaplin and Keaton.

Milos Forman: Portrait
Episode 10

Milos Forman: Portrait

Dec 20, 1989

90 minutes

The movies of the Academy Award-winning motion picture maker.