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Episodes (10)
Ep 1
Isaac in America: A Journey with Isaac Bashevis Singer
1987-07-06•90m
A profile of the literary work of Isaac Bashevis Singer and his influence on preserving Jewish culture and the Yiddish language.
Ep 2
Directed by William Wyler
★7.7
1987-07-13•90m
A retrospective on the rich legacy of cinema directed by Wyler with clips and commentary.
NO PREVIEW
Ep 3
Rubinstein Remembered
★9.0
1987-07-20•90m
A trip through the life and works of the piano virtuoso Arthur Rubinstein conducted by his son John.
NO PREVIEW
Ep 4
Nik and Murray
★7.0
1987-07-27•90m
A story of two talented personalities, Alwin Nikolais and Murray Louis, and their collaborations in the world of dance.
Ep 5
George Gershwin Remembered
★9.0
1987-08-24•90m
The music of the unique American master composer (as well as his brother Ira) with insights from his collaborators and friends.
NO PREVIEW
Ep 6
Maurice Sendak: Mon Cher Papa
1987-08-31•90m
An installment that shows the author and illustrator at work staging a production of a Mozart opera.
Ep 7
The Negro Ensemble Company
1987-09-14•90m
An ode to the work of the African American theater group founded in the late 60s and its impact on the performing arts.
Ep 8
Unanswered Prayers: The Life and Times of Truman Capote
1987-09-21•90m
The evolution of the novelist and his impact on other artists and American culture.
Ep 9
The Ten-Year Lunch: The Wit and Legend of the Algonquin Round Table
1987-09-28•90m
A history of the famed social gathering of leaders, intellectuals, writers, and artists.
Ep 10
Buster Keaton: Hard Act to Follow
1987-11-18•90m
The story of the silent-era star who brought brilliance and originality to physical comedy.