Seasons & episodes

S5 · E8John Cage: I Have Nothing to Say and I Am Saying It 1990-09-17 · 90 min＋

The outrageously odd and original compositions of an avant-garde musician.

S6 · E1Helen Hayes: First Lady of the American Theatre 1991-07-01 · 90 min＋

A chronicle of the extraordinary actress and those who were influenced by her universally-respected work.

S6 · E2Miracle on 44th Street: A Portrait of the Actor's Studio 1991-07-08 · 90 min＋

Inside the workings of the mecca of "method acting" techniques.

S6 · E3A. Einstein: How I See the World 1991-07-22 · 90 min＋

The life of the creative and imaginative physicist and his thoughts and writings after coming to the United States.

S6 · E4Sarah Vaughan: The Divine One 1991-07-29 · 90 min＋

A look at the soulful interpretations of the remarkable singer, mostly through filmed performances.

S6 · E5Frederic Remington: The Truth of Other Days 1991-08-05 · 90 min＋

The artistic career of a painter and sculptor who defined western art and influenced America's ideas of the west.

S6 · E6Menuhin: A Family Portrait 1991-08-12 · 90 min＋

The story of an American violin virtuoso, Yehudi Menuhin.

S6 · E7Robert Motherwell and the New York School 1991-08-26 · 90 min＋

A biography of the artist Motherwell and the growth of abstract expressionism in New York City.

S6 · E8Ray Charles: The Genius of Soul 1992-01-03 · 90 min＋

The obstacles overcome in the magnificent career of the famed musician.

S6 · E9Waldo Salt: A Screenwriter's Journey 1992-05-01 · 90 min＋

Documentary on the writer who made his way back from the entertainment industry "blacklist" and became an acclaimed success.

S7 · E1Paul Simon: Born at the Right Time 1993-03-14 · 90 min＋

The career and collaborations of Simon's 30 years in the music business.

S7 · E2George Lucas: Heroes, Myths & Magic 1993-03-17 · 90 min＋

An examination of the thinking and techniques used by one of America's most-celebrated movie makers.

A look at the innovator of primary motion picture techniques that are still important today and the controversy surrounding his beliefs.

S8 · E1Benny Goodman: Adventures in the Kingdom of Swing 1993-12-08 · 90 min＋

The life of the clarinetist and band leader known as the "King of Swing".

S8 · E2Martha Graham: The Dancer Revealed 1994-05-13 · 90 min＋

A documentary of the masterful American dancer.

S9 · E1Rediscovering Will Rogers 1994-11-30 · 90 min＋

The life of the famed commentator on the American condition and his style of humor.

S9 · E2Tennessee Williams: Orpheus of the American Stage 1994-12-19 · 90 min＋

The plays of a master of portraying human relations and the shades of love and hate.

S9 · E3Placido Domingo: A Musical Life 1995-02-15 · 90 min＋

The rise of one of the world's most powerful and accomplished tenors and his great performances.

An examination of the author's life and a look at the specifics of some of his written works.

S10 · E1Rod Serling: Submitted for Your Approval 1995-11-29 · 90 min＋

A documentary on the man who pioneered the use of early television for dramatic storytelling.

S10 · E2William Styron: The Way of the Writer 1996-01-22 · 90 min＋

A retrospective on the author's writings including commentary from his professional associates.

S10 · E3Richard Avedon: Darkness and Light 1996-01-24 · 90 min＋

“All photographs are accurate. None of them is the truth.” –Richard Avedon The notable images of one of the nation's most famous fashion photographers.

S10 · E4Buckminster Fuller: Thinking Out Loud 1996-04-10 · 90 min＋

An examination of the visionary and thinker and his most famous ideas.

S10 · E5Nichols and May: Take Two 1996-05-22 · 90 min＋

A chronicle of the 1950s comedy team and the short-lived but memorable career of the duo.