S1 E1 • Private Conversations: On the Set of 'Death of a Salesman'

A behind-the-scenes look at the filming of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman for television.

Première diffusion : 23 juin 1986

S1 E2 • Philip Johnson, Self Portrait

One of America's best-known architects is profiled, with emphasis on his early career and his later movement away from minimalism.

Première diffusion : 30 juin 1986

S1 E3 • Katherine Anne Porter: The Eye of Memory

A biography of the well-known social critic and author Katherine Anne Porter.

Première diffusion : 7 juillet 1986

S1 E4 • The Unknown Chaplin (1)

An in-depth treatment of the life and sensibilities of the innovative silent film superstar Charlie Chaplin.

Première diffusion : 14 juillet 1986

S1 E5 • The Unknown Chaplin (2)

An in-depth treatment of the life and sensibilities of the innovative silent film superstar Charlie Chaplin.

Première diffusion : 21 juillet 1986

S1 E6 • The Unknown Chaplin (3)

An in-depth treatment of the life and sensibilities of the innovative silent film superstar Charlie Chaplin.

Première diffusion : 28 juillet 1986

S1 E7 • Billie Holiday: The Long Night of Lady Day

A biography of Billie Holiday, one of America's most unique and emotional jazz singers and the tragic end of her life at an early age.

Première diffusion : 4 août 1986

S1 E8 • James Levine: A Life in Music

The musical career of the long-time conductor of New York City's Metropolitan Opera as reflected by following his normal working day on camera.

Première diffusion : 11 août 1986

S1 E9 • Aaron Copland: A Self Portrait

One of America's signature classical composers and the unique elements he incorporated into his pieces.

Première diffusion : 18 août 1986

S1 E10 • Thomas Eakins: A Motion Portrait

The strikingly realistic and unsentimental paintings of the noted artist from Philadelphia.

Première diffusion : 25 août 1986

S1 E11 • Georgia O'Keeffe

A profile of the noted American artist originally produced to celebrate her 90th birthday.

Première diffusion : 1 septembre 1986

S1 E12 • Eugene O'Neill: A Glory of Ghosts

An examination of the life and work of the intellectually serious and talented playwright and his impact on the world of theater.

Première diffusion : 8 septembre 1986