Season 2

S2 · E1 · 06/07/1987 · 1 h 30 min

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.

S2 · E2 · 13/07/1987 · 1 h 30 min

Directed by William Wyler

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

★ 7.7 · 6 votes

Épisode 3

S2 · E3 · 20/07/1987 · 1 h 30 min

Rubinstein Remembered

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

★ 9.0 · 1 votes

Épisode 4

S2 · E4 · 27/07/1987 · 1 h 30 min

Nik and Murray

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

★ 7.0 · 1 votes

S2 · E5 · 24/08/1987 · 1 h 30 min

George Gershwin Remembered

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

★ 9.0 · 1 votes

Épisode 6

S2 · E6 · 31/08/1987 · 1 h 30 min

Maurice Sendak: Mon Cher Papa

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

S2 · E7 · 14/09/1987 · 1 h 30 min

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.

S2 · E8 · 21/09/1987 · 1 h 30 min

Unanswered Prayers: The Life and Times of Truman Capote

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

S2 · E9 · 28/09/1987 · 1 h 30 min

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.

S2 · E10 · 18/11/1987 · 1 h 30 min

Buster Keaton: Hard Act to Follow

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