Season 16 (2001)
Episodes: 8
Star Cast:
Episodes List
Ep.1 Goldwyn: The Man and His Movies
Air Date: 2001-10-07
The story of the dreams and accomplishments of Samuel Goldwyn, a determined immigrant who founded a Hollywood movie dynasty.
Ep.2 F. Scott Fitzgerald: Winter Dreams
Air Date: 2001-10-14
An examination of the themes and characters of the noted novelist.
Ep.3 Richard Rodgers: The Sweetest Sounds
Air Date: 2001-10-21
The remarkable songs of America's best-known composer of music for the stage.
Ep.4 Quincy Jones: In the Pocket
Air Date: 2001-11-18
Profile of the career of the ground-breaking musician and producer.
Ep.5 Good Rockin' Tonight: The Legacy of Sun Records
Air Date: 2001-11-28
The story of how Sam Phillips founded the record company that pulled together some of the early legends of American Rock 'n' Roll.
Ep.6 Merce Cunningham: A Lifetime of Dance
Air Date: 2001-12-16
A biography of one of the 20th century's most innovative choreographers.
Ep.7 Ralph Ellison: An American Journey
Air Date: 2002-02-19
The impact of African-American author Ellison on the state of culture and literature in the United States.
Ep.8 Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer
Air Date: 2002-03-01
The colorful life of the choreographer and performer who has often been acknowledged as America's most powerful and athletic dancer.