Season 2
10 episodes
1. Isaac in America: A Journey with Isaac Bashevis Singer
1h 30m · Jul 6, 1987
A profile of the literary work of Isaac Bashevis Singer and his influence on preserving Jewish culture and the Yiddish language.
2. Directed by William Wyler
1h 30m · Jul 13, 1987
A retrospective on the rich legacy of cinema directed by Wyler with clips and commentary.
3. Rubinstein Remembered
1h 30m · Jul 20, 1987
A trip through the life and works of the piano virtuoso Arthur Rubinstein conducted by his son John.
4. Nik and Murray
1h 30m · Jul 27, 1987
A story of two talented personalities, Alwin Nikolais and Murray Louis, and their collaborations in the world of dance.
5. George Gershwin Remembered
1h 30m · Aug 24, 1987
The music of the unique American master composer (as well as his brother Ira) with insights from his collaborators and friends.
6. Maurice Sendak: Mon Cher Papa
1h 30m · Aug 31, 1987
An installment that shows the author and illustrator at work staging a production of a Mozart opera.
7. The Negro Ensemble Company
1h 30m · Sep 14, 1987
An ode to the work of the African American theater group founded in the late 60s and its impact on the performing arts.
8. Unanswered Prayers: The Life and Times of Truman Capote
1h 30m · Sep 21, 1987
The evolution of the novelist and his impact on other artists and American culture.
9. The Ten-Year Lunch: The Wit and Legend of the Algonquin Round Table
1h 30m · Sep 28, 1987
A history of the famed social gathering of leaders, intellectuals, writers, and artists.
10. Buster Keaton: Hard Act to Follow
1h 30m · Nov 18, 1987
The story of the silent-era star who brought brilliance and originality to physical comedy.