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American Masters - Season 5

American Masters - Season 5

First aired: 7/2/1990 8 episodes
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Episodes

Episode 1

1. Preston Sturges: The Rise and Fall of an American Dreamer

Aired: 7/2/1990

The life of the famous director and scriptwriter, from his writings for the stage to his Hollywood acclaim.

2. John Cassavetes

Aired: 7/9/1990

A documentary that follows the varied career of the noted film director.

Episode 3

3. Martin Scorsese Directs

Aired: 7/16/1990

Interviews and film clips document the hard-hitting film work of Scorsese.

Episode 4

4. You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story

Aired: 7/23/1990

The career of Porter as seen through filmed versions of his work and commentary from performance stars.

Episode 5

5. Edward R. Murrow: This Reporter

Aired: 7/30/1990

The fascinating life of the model for the "hard-boiled" radio and television journalist.

Episode 6

6. John Hammond: From Bessie Smith to Bruce Springsteen

Aired: 8/20/1990

A documentary on the 50 year career of a legendary producer of recording artists and musicians.

7. Sanford Meisner: The American Theatre's Best Kept Secret

Aired: 8/27/1990

The work of an acting coach and instructor who had a profound impact on the American stage.

Episode 8

8. John Cage: I Have Nothing to Say and I Am Saying It

Aired: 9/17/1990

The outrageously odd and original compositions of an avant-garde musician.

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