American Masters — Season 5
8 episodesFirst aired 2 July 1990
E1Preston Sturges: The Rise and Fall of an American Dreamer
6.5Jul 19901h 30m
The life of the famous director and scriptwriter, from his writings for the stage to his Hollywood acclaim.
E2John Cassavetes
10.0Jul 19901h 30m
A documentary that follows the varied career of the noted film director.
E3Martin Scorsese Directs
6.0Jul 19901h 30m
Interviews and film clips document the hard-hitting film work of Scorsese.
E4You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
7.0Jul 19901h 30m
The career of Porter as seen through filmed versions of his work and commentary from performance stars.
E5Edward R. Murrow: This Reporter
Jul 19901h 30m
The fascinating life of the model for the "hard-boiled" radio and television journalist.
E6John Hammond: From Bessie Smith to Bruce Springsteen
Aug 19901h 30m
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
10.0Aug 19901h 30m
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
7.0Sept 19901h 30m
The outrageously odd and original compositions of an avant-garde musician.
