American Masters
Season 5
19908 episodes
Episodes
E1Preston Sturges: The Rise and Fall of an American Dreamer
6.51990-07-02 · 90m
The life of the famous director and scriptwriter, from his writings for the stage to his Hollywood acclaim.
- E2
John Cassavetes
10.01990-07-09 · 90m
A documentary that follows the varied career of the noted film director.
E3Martin Scorsese Directs
6.01990-07-16 · 90m
Interviews and film clips document the hard-hitting film work of Scorsese.
E4You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
7.01990-07-23 · 90m
The career of Porter as seen through filmed versions of his work and commentary from performance stars.
E5Edward R. Murrow: This Reporter
1990-07-30 · 90m
The fascinating life of the model for the "hard-boiled" radio and television journalist.
E6John Hammond: From Bessie Smith to Bruce Springsteen
1990-08-20 · 90m
A documentary on the 50 year career of a legendary producer of recording artists and musicians.
- E7
Sanford Meisner: The American Theatre's Best Kept Secret
10.01990-08-27 · 90m
The work of an acting coach and instructor who had a profound impact on the American stage.
E8John Cage: I Have Nothing to Say and I Am Saying It
7.01990-09-17 · 90m
The outrageously odd and original compositions of an avant-garde musician.