Mort Sahl: The Loyal Opposition

6.3/10 · 86 votesSep 18, 198990 min

Ranked #10 of 10 in Season 4•−1.2 vs season avg

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The biting comedic satire of Mort Sahl and his rise to prominence in the 1960s.

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E1 6.9

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

E5 6.6

Celebrating Bird: The Triumph of Charlie Parker

E6 10.0

Jasper Johns: Ideas in Paint

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Mort Sahl: The Loyal Opposition

E8 7.7

W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult

E9 7.1

Harold Lloyd: The Third Genius

E10 7.9

Milos Forman: Portrait

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Episode Summary

"Mort Sahl: The Loyal Opposition" is episode 7 of American Masters season 4. It scored 6.3/10 from 86 votes, ranking #10 of 10 episodes this season (season average 7.5). It aired on September 18, 1989.

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