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 11, 2022 The life and career of choreographer Alvin Ailey, whose dances focus on the B...
2. Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands
Aired: Feb 8, 2022Discover an international singer who captivated royalty in Europe and defied ...
3. Waterman - Duke: Ambassador of Aloha
Aired: May 10, 2022The journey and legacy of five-time Olympic medalist Duke Kahanamoku, who bro...
Aired: Jun 3, 2022 Theatrical producer and director Joe Papp establishes The Public Theater in M...
5. Waterman - Duke: Ambassador of Aloha
Aired: Jun 14, 2022The journey and legacy of five-time Olympic medalist Duke Kahanamoku, who bro...
Aired: Nov 22, 2022 Theatrical producer and director Joe Papp establishes The Public Theater in M...
7. The Adventures of Saul Bellow
Aired: Dec 12, 2022Explore Nobel Prize winner Saul Bellow's impact on American literature and ho...
Aired: Dec 27, 2022 The friendship between Emmy Award-winning television personality Dick Cavett ...
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Current Status: Returning Series
Network: PBS
Genres: Documentary, Music, History, Biography
