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Episodes (8)
Ep 1
Goldwyn: The Man and His Movies
2001-10-07•90m
The story of the dreams and accomplishments of Samuel Goldwyn, a determined immigrant who founded a Hollywood movie dynasty.
Ep 2
F. Scott Fitzgerald: Winter Dreams
2001-10-14•90m
An examination of the themes and characters of the noted novelist.
Ep 3
Richard Rodgers: The Sweetest Sounds
2001-10-21•90m
The remarkable songs of America's best-known composer of music for the stage.
Ep 4
Quincy Jones: In the Pocket
2001-11-18•90m
Profile of the career of the ground-breaking musician and producer.
Ep 5
Good Rockin' Tonight: The Legacy of Sun Records
2001-11-28•90m
The story of how Sam Phillips founded the record company that pulled together some of the early legends of American Rock 'n' Roll.
Ep 6
Merce Cunningham: A Lifetime of Dance
2001-12-16•90m
A biography of one of the 20th century's most innovative choreographers.
Ep 7
Ralph Ellison: An American Journey
2002-02-19•90m
The impact of African-American author Ellison on the state of culture and literature in the United States.
Ep 8
Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer
2002-03-01•90m
The colorful life of the choreographer and performer who has often been acknowledged as America's most powerful and athletic dancer.