Celebrating Bird: The Triumph of Charlie Parker

6.6/10 · 126 votesAug 17, 198990 min

Ranked #9 of 10 in Season 4•−0.9 vs season avg

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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.

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Harold Clurman: A Life of Theatre

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E2 6.7

Stella Adler: Awake and Dream!

E3 8.1

Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong

E4 8.0

James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket

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Celebrating Bird: The Triumph of Charlie Parker

E6 10.0

Jasper Johns: Ideas in Paint

E7 6.3

Mort Sahl: The Loyal Opposition

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W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult

E9 7.1

Harold Lloyd: The Third Genius

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Milos Forman: Portrait

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Episode Summary

"Celebrating Bird: The Triumph of Charlie Parker" is episode 5 of American Masters season 4. It scored 6.6/10 from 126 votes, ranking #9 of 10 episodes this season (season average 7.5). It aired on August 17, 1989.

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