American Masters — Season 4
10 episodesFirst aired 3 July 1989
E1Harold Clurman: A Life of Theatre
Jul 19891h 30m
The life of the renowned Broadway director and arts critic, as well as co-founder of New York's Group Theatre.
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Stella Adler: Awake and Dream!
8.0Jul 19891h 30m
A retrospective on the career of one of America's finest teachers of acting technique.
E3Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong
Jul 19891h 30m
The evolution and extraordinary musical creations of the nation's best-known jazz musician.
E4James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket
Aug 19891h 30m
The noted author, his battles against racism, and its expression in his books.
E5Celebrating Bird: The Triumph of Charlie Parker
Aug 19891h 30m
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.
E6Jasper Johns: Ideas in Paint
10.0Sept 19891h 30m
The mind of a famed neo-abstractionist painter as it expresses itself on canvas.
E7Mort Sahl: The Loyal Opposition
8.0Sept 19891h 30m
The biting comedic satire of Mort Sahl and his rise to prominence in the 1960s.
E8W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult
9.0Sept 19891h 30m
The work of the provacative photographer for Life magazine.
E9Harold Lloyd: The Third Genius
6.8Nov 19891h 30m
Profile of the comedy standout from the silent era who is often mentioned third behind Chaplin and Keaton.
E10Milos Forman: Portrait
Dec 19891h 30m
The movies of the Academy Award-winning motion picture maker.
