Season 2 (1987)
Episodes: 10
Star Cast:
Episodes List
Ep.1 Isaac in America: A Journey with Isaac Bashevis Singer
Air Date: 1987-07-06
A profile of the literary work of Isaac Bashevis Singer and his influence on preserving Jewish culture and the Yiddish language.
Ep.2 Directed by William Wyler
Air Date: 1987-07-13
A retrospective on the rich legacy of cinema directed by Wyler with clips and commentary.
Ep.3 Rubinstein Remembered
Air Date: 1987-07-20
A trip through the life and works of the piano virtuoso Arthur Rubinstein conducted by his son John.
Ep.4 Nik and Murray
Air Date: 1987-07-27
A story of two talented personalities, Alwin Nikolais and Murray Louis, and their collaborations in the world of dance.
Ep.5 George Gershwin Remembered
Air Date: 1987-08-24
The music of the unique American master composer (as well as his brother Ira) with insights from his collaborators and friends.
Ep.6 Maurice Sendak: Mon Cher Papa
Air Date: 1987-08-31
An installment that shows the author and illustrator at work staging a production of a Mozart opera.
Ep.7 The Negro Ensemble Company
Air Date: 1987-09-14
An ode to the work of the African American theater group founded in the late 60s and its impact on the performing arts.
Ep.8 Unanswered Prayers: The Life and Times of Truman Capote
Air Date: 1987-09-21
The evolution of the novelist and his impact on other artists and American culture.
Ep.9 The Ten-Year Lunch: The Wit and Legend of the Algonquin Round Table
Air Date: 1987-09-28
A history of the famed social gathering of leaders, intellectuals, writers, and artists.
Ep.10 Buster Keaton: Hard Act to Follow
Air Date: 1987-11-18
The story of the silent-era star who brought brilliance and originality to physical comedy.