Season 16

Season 16

2001-10-07
8 Episodes

Episodes

Goldwyn: The Man and His Movies

1. Goldwyn: The Man and His Movies

2001-10-07

Watch

The story of the dreams and accomplishments of Samuel Goldwyn, a determined immigrant who founded a Hollywood movie dynasty.

F. Scott Fitzgerald: Winter Dreams

2. F. Scott Fitzgerald: Winter Dreams

2001-10-14

Watch

An examination of the themes and characters of the noted novelist.

Richard Rodgers: The Sweetest Sounds

3. Richard Rodgers: The Sweetest Sounds

2001-10-21

Watch

The remarkable songs of America's best-known composer of music for the stage.

Quincy Jones: In the Pocket

4. Quincy Jones: In the Pocket

2001-11-18

Watch

Profile of the career of the ground-breaking musician and producer.

Good Rockin' Tonight: The Legacy of Sun Records

5. Good Rockin' Tonight: The Legacy of Sun Records

2001-11-28

Watch

The story of how Sam Phillips founded the record company that pulled together some of the early legends of American Rock 'n' Roll.

Merce Cunningham: A Lifetime of Dance

6. Merce Cunningham: A Lifetime of Dance

2001-12-16

Watch

A biography of one of the 20th century's most innovative choreographers.

Ralph Ellison: An American Journey

7. Ralph Ellison: An American Journey

2002-02-19

Watch

The impact of African-American author Ellison on the state of culture and literature in the United States.

Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer

8. Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer

2002-03-01

Watch

The colorful life of the choreographer and performer who has often been acknowledged as America's most powerful and athletic dancer.