Documentary series focusing on great American artists and personalities.
Since its premiere in 1986, this Emmy-winning documentary series has presented hundreds of hours comprising profiles of outstanding American cultural artists. Past subjects have included Charlie Chaplin, Helen Hayes, pop icon Andy Warhol, singer Billie Holiday, and Composer and Conductor Leonard Bernstein.
1. The Life and Times of Allen Ginsberg
Aired: Sep 17, 1997The life and work of Allen Ginsberg, the greatest of the Beat Generation poet...
Aired: Nov 26, 1997 Using film clips and photos, the art and history of vaudeville (1890-1930s) i...
3. Billy Wilder: The Human Comedy
Aired: Feb 4, 1998A profile of writer-director Billy Wilder.
4. Lou Reed: Rock and Roll Heart
Aired: Apr 29, 1998About the musician, poet and composer Lou Reed. The rebel who made rock and r...
5. Don Hewitt: 90 Minutes on 60 Minutes
Aired: May 1, 1998In 1968, CBS News forever changed the face of broadcast journalism with the p...
Aired: Jun 17, 1998 In a time of constant artistic upheaval, Alexander Calder's aesthetic revolut...
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Current Status: Returning Series
Network: PBS
Genres: Documentary, Music, History, Biography
