American Masters S30E4 — Fats Domino and the Birth of Rock 'n' Roll

7.3

American Masters•Season 30•Episode 4

Fats Domino and the Birth of Rock 'n' Roll

7.3/10 · 84 votesFeb 26, 201690 min

Ranked #7 of 9 in Season 30•−0.3 vs season avg

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The New Orleans rhythm and blues of Fats Domino helped aid integration in the South.

Directed byJoe Lauro

Written byRick Coleman, Joe Lauro

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E1 7.5

Mike Nichols

E2 7.7

B.B. King: The Life of Riley

E3 7.9

Carole King: Natural Woman

E4 7.3Now viewing

Fats Domino and the Birth of Rock 'n' Roll

E5 7.8

Loretta Lynn: Still a Mountain Girl

E6 7.8

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E7 7.3

The Highwaymen: Friends Till the End

E8 8.2

Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You

E9 7.3

Eero Saarinen: The Architect Who Saw the Future

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Rick Coleman

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Joe Lauro

Writer

Joe Lauro

Director

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Episode Summary

"Fats Domino and the Birth of Rock 'n' Roll" is episode 4 of American Masters season 30. It scored 7.3/10 from 84 votes, ranking #7 of 9 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Joe Lauro and written by Rick Coleman, Joe Lauro, it aired on February 26, 2016.

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