Season 16
8 episodes
1. Goldwyn: The Man and His Movies
1h 30m · Oct 7, 2001
The story of the dreams and accomplishments of Samuel Goldwyn, a determined immigrant who founded a Hollywood movie dynasty.
2. F. Scott Fitzgerald: Winter Dreams
1h 30m · Oct 14, 2001
An examination of the themes and characters of the noted novelist.
3. Richard Rodgers: The Sweetest Sounds
1h 30m · Oct 21, 2001
The remarkable songs of America's best-known composer of music for the stage.
4. Quincy Jones: In the Pocket
1h 30m · Nov 18, 2001
Profile of the career of the ground-breaking musician and producer.
5. Good Rockin' Tonight: The Legacy of Sun Records
1h 30m · Nov 28, 2001
The story of how Sam Phillips founded the record company that pulled together some of the early legends of American Rock 'n' Roll.
6. Merce Cunningham: A Lifetime of Dance
1h 30m · Dec 16, 2001
A biography of one of the 20th century's most innovative choreographers.
7. Ralph Ellison: An American Journey
1h 30m · Feb 19, 2002
The impact of African-American author Ellison on the state of culture and literature in the United States.
8. Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer
1h 30m · Mar 1, 2002
The colorful life of the choreographer and performer who has often been acknowledged as America's most powerful and athletic dancer.