Season 12 (1997)
Episodes: 6
Star Cast:
Episodes List
Ep.1 The Life and Times of Allen Ginsberg
Air Date: 1997-09-17
The poetry of the noted "beat generation" poet and the post World War II lifestyle and values reflected within his works.
Ep.2 Vaudeville
Air Date: 1997-11-26
The origins and growth of a unique form of live entertainment in the 20th century.
Ep.3 Billy Wilder: the Human Comedy
Air Date: 1998-02-04
A profile of writer-director Billy Wilder.
Ep.4 Lou Reed: Rock and Roll Heart
Air Date: 1998-04-29
Profile of one of the major leaders of new directions in rock music.
Ep.5 Don Hewitt: 90 Minutes on 60 Minutes
Air Date: 1998-05-01
The work of Don Hewitt in the CBS news department and the story of the long-running new magazine 60 Minutes.
Ep.6 Alexander Calder
Air Date: 1998-06-17
A biography of the acclaimed sculptor known for his mobiles and large public art pieces.