Seasons & episodes
S2 · E1Isaac in America: A Journey with Isaac Bashevis Singer 1987-07-06 · 90 min
A profile of the literary work of Isaac Bashevis Singer and his influence on preserving Jewish culture and the Yiddish language.
S2 · E2Directed by William Wyler 1987-07-13 · 90 min
A retrospective on the rich legacy of cinema directed by Wyler with clips and commentary.
S2 · E3Rubinstein Remembered 1987-07-20 · 90 min
A trip through the life and works of the piano virtuoso Arthur Rubinstein conducted by his son John.
S2 · E4Nik and Murray 1987-07-27 · 90 min
A story of two talented personalities, Alwin Nikolais and Murray Louis, and their collaborations in the world of dance.
S2 · E5George Gershwin Remembered 1987-08-24 · 90 min
The music of the unique American master composer (as well as his brother Ira) with insights from his collaborators and friends.
S2 · E6Maurice Sendak: Mon Cher Papa 1987-08-31 · 90 min
An installment that shows the author and illustrator at work staging a production of a Mozart opera.
S2 · E7The Negro Ensemble Company 1987-09-14 · 90 min
An ode to the work of the African American theater group founded in the late 60s and its impact on the performing arts.
S2 · E8Unanswered Prayers: The Life and Times of Truman Capote 1987-09-21 · 90 min
The evolution of the novelist and his impact on other artists and American culture.
S2 · E9The Ten-Year Lunch: The Wit and Legend of the Algonquin Round Table 1987-09-28 · 90 min
A history of the famed social gathering of leaders, intellectuals, writers, and artists.
S2 · E10Buster Keaton: Hard Act to Follow 1987-11-18 · 90 min
The story of the silent-era star who brought brilliance and originality to physical comedy.