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American Masters

Season 4 1989
TV-14

  • 1989-07-04T01:00:00Z on PBS
  • 1h 30m
  • 15h (10 episodes)
  • United States
  • English
  • Documentary
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.

10 episodes

Season Premiere

1989-07-04T01:00:00Z

4x01 Harold Clurman: A Life of Theatre

Season Premiere

4x01 Harold Clurman: A Life of Theatre

  • 1989-07-04T01:00:00Z1h 30m

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

4x02 Stella Adler: Awake and Dream!

  • 1989-07-11T01:00:00Z1h 30m

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

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

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

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.

4x06 Jasper Johns: Ideas in Paint

  • 1989-09-12T01:00:00Z1h 30m

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

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

The work of the provacative photographer for Life magazine.

4x09 Harold Lloyd: The Third Genius

  • 1989-11-16T02:00:00Z1h 30m

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

Season Finale

1989-12-21T02:00:00Z

4x10 Milos Forman: Portrait

Season Finale

4x10 Milos Forman: Portrait

  • 1989-12-21T02:00:00Z1h 30m

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

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