American Masters(1986)

2. Directed by William Wyler

1987-07-13 · 1h 30m

A retrospective on the rich legacy of cinema directed by Wyler with clips and commentary.

3. Rubinstein Remembered

1987-07-20 · 1h 30m

A trip through the life and works of the piano virtuoso Arthur Rubinstein conducted by his son John.

4. Nik and Murray

1987-07-27 · 1h 30m

A story of two talented personalities, Alwin Nikolais and Murray Louis, and their collaborations in the world of dance.

5. George Gershwin Remembered

1987-08-24 · 1h 30m

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

1987-08-31 · 1h 30m

An installment that shows the author and illustrator at work staging a production of a Mozart opera.

7. The Negro Ensemble Company

1987-09-14 · 1h 30m

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

1987-09-21 · 1h 30m

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

1987-09-28 · 1h 30m

A history of the famed social gathering of leaders, intellectuals, writers, and artists.

10. Buster Keaton: Hard Act to Follow

1987-11-18 · 1h 30m

The story of the silent-era star who brought brilliance and originality to physical comedy.