S2 E1 • Isaac in America: A Journey with Isaac Bashevis Singer

A profile of the literary work of Isaac Bashevis Singer and his influence on preserving Jewish culture and the Yiddish language.

Première diffusion : 6 juillet 1987

S2 E2 • Directed by William Wyler

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

Première diffusion : 13 juillet 1987

S2 E3 • Rubinstein Remembered

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

Première diffusion : 20 juillet 1987

S2 E4 • Nik and Murray

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

Première diffusion : 27 juillet 1987

S2 E5 • George Gershwin Remembered

The music of the unique American master composer (as well as his brother Ira) with insights from his collaborators and friends.

Première diffusion : 24 août 1987

S2 E6 • Maurice Sendak: Mon Cher Papa

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

Première diffusion : 31 août 1987

S2 E7 • The Negro Ensemble Company

An ode to the work of the African American theater group founded in the late 60s and its impact on the performing arts.

Première diffusion : 14 septembre 1987

S2 E8 • Unanswered Prayers: The Life and Times of Truman Capote

The evolution of the novelist and his impact on other artists and American culture.

Première diffusion : 21 septembre 1987

S2 E9 • The Ten-Year Lunch: The Wit and Legend of the Algonquin Round Table

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

Première diffusion : 28 septembre 1987

S2 E10 • Buster Keaton: Hard Act to Follow

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

Première diffusion : 18 novembre 1987