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. Lorraine Hansberry: Sighted Eyes/Feeling Heart
Aired: Jan 19, 2018The life and work of playwright and activist Lorraine Hansberry, and her role...
2. Sammy Davis, Jr.: I've Gotta Be Me
Aired: May 18, 2018This episode page reflects the reshowing of the original title Sammy Davis, J...
3. Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story
Aired: Jul 23, 2018This episode page reflects the reshowing of the original title Bombshell: The...
4. Ted Williams: "The Greatest Hitter Who Ever Lived"
Aired: Aug 31, 2018Ted Williams, the iconic Hall of Fame hitter, fighter pilot and fisherman, wi...
Aired: Sep 7, 2018 One of the few women recognized as central to the New York art scene, she had...
6. Everybody Knows... Elizabeth Murray
Aired: Sep 7, 2018This intimate portrait of maverick painter and print-maker Elizabeth Murray e...
Aired: Sep 14, 2018 With access to Wyeth's family members, and never-before-seen archival materia...
Aired: Oct 14, 2018 This episode page reflects the reshowing of the original title Basquiat: Rage...
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Current Status: Returning Series
Network: PBS
Genres: Documentary, Music, History, Biography
