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.
Aired: Jan 29, 2016 The life and 50th-year of director Mike Nichols, one of only two people who h...
2. B.B. King: The Life of Riley
Aired: Feb 12, 2016The challenging life and career of blues guitarist B.B. King; candid intervie...
Aired: Feb 19, 2016 Rare home movies, performances and photos help illustrate the life and career...
4. Fats Domino and the Birth of Rock 'n' Roll
Aired: Feb 26, 2016The New Orleans rhythm and blues of Fats Domino helped aid integration in the...
5. Loretta Lynn: Still a Mountain Girl
Aired: Mar 4, 2016Singer-songwriter Loretta Lynn balances family and a music career that has sp...
6. Janis Joplin: Little Girl Blue
Aired: May 3, 2016This episode page reflects the reshowing of the original title Janis: Little ...
7. The Highwaymen: Friends Till the End
Aired: May 27, 2016An oral history of the Mount Rushmore of Country Music.
8. Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You
Aired: Oct 25, 2016With unprecedented access to Norman Lear, his work and his massive personal a...
9. Eero Saarinen: The Architect Who Saw the Future
Aired: Dec 27, 2016Saarinen designed National Historic Landmarks such as St. Louis Gateway Arch ...
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Current Status: Returning Series
Network: PBS
Genres: Documentary, Music, History, Biography
