Season 3

Season 3

1988-07-11
8 Episodes

Episodes

Lillian Gish: The Actor's Life for Me

1. Lillian Gish: The Actor's Life for Me

1988-07-11

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The famed career of the silent movie actress and an examination of the role of women in film during that era of American cinema.

A Duke Named Ellington

2. A Duke Named Ellington

1988-07-18

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Detailed biography of the renowned jazz performer/conductor Duke Ellington and his band, including his easy-going grace and sophistication.

Andre Kertesz of the Cities

3. Andre Kertesz of the Cities

1988-08-08

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A retrospective of the urban photography of Andre Kertesz, told by tracking him in the final years before his death.

Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul

4. Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul

1988-08-22

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Franklin's life - from gospel to Grammy Awards.

Rivera in America

5. Rivera in America

1988-08-29

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The murals and politics of the famed Mexican artist Diego Rivera.

Saint-Gaudens: Masque of the Golden Bowl

6. Saint-Gaudens: Masque of the Golden Bowl

1988-09-05

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A dramatic recreation of the work and career of a renowned sculptor, Augustus Saint-Gaudens

Neil Simon: Not Just for Laughs

7. Neil Simon: Not Just for Laughs

1989-03-08

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The whimsical work of the beloved playwright.

Broadway's Dreamers: The Legacy of the Group Theatre

8. Broadway's Dreamers: The Legacy of the Group Theatre

1989-06-26

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The story of "method" acting.