American Masters
Season 4
1989 • 10 Episodes
Episodes
1. Harold Clurman: A Life of Theatre
July 3, 1989
The life of the renowned Broadway director and arts critic, as well as co-founder of New York's Group Theatre.
2. Stella Adler: Awake and Dream!
July 10, 1989
A retrospective on the career of one of America's finest teachers of acting technique.
3. Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong
July 31, 1989
The evolution and extraordinary musical creations of the nation's best-known jazz musician.
4. James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket
August 14, 1989
The noted author, his battles against racism, and its expression in his books.
5. Celebrating Bird: The Triumph of Charlie Parker
August 17, 1989
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.
6. Jasper Johns: Ideas in Paint
September 11, 1989
The mind of a famed neo-abstractionist painter as it expresses itself on canvas.
7. Mort Sahl: The Loyal Opposition
September 18, 1989
The biting comedic satire of Mort Sahl and his rise to prominence in the 1960s.
8. W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult
September 25, 1989
The work of the provacative photographer for Life magazine.
9. Harold Lloyd: The Third Genius
November 15, 1989
Profile of the comedy standout from the silent era who is often mentioned third behind Chaplin and Keaton.
10. Milos Forman: Portrait
December 20, 1989
The movies of the Academy Award-winning motion picture maker.