John Hammond: From Bessie Smith to Bruce Springsteen

8.4/10 · 124 votesAug 20, 199090 min

Ranked #1 of 8 in Season 5•+0.9 vs season avg

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

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John Hammond: From Bessie Smith to Bruce Springsteen

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Sanford Meisner: The American Theatre's Best Kept Secret

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

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Episode Summary

"John Hammond: From Bessie Smith to Bruce Springsteen" is episode 6 of American Masters season 5. It scored 8.4/10 from 124 votes, ranking #1 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.5). It aired on August 20, 1990.

Next: E7 · Sanford Meisner: The American Theatre's Best Kept Secret Best of Season 5