S3 E1 • Lillian Gish: The Actor's Life for Me

The famed career of the silent movie actress and an examination of the role of women in film during that era of American cinema.

Première diffusion : 11 juillet 1988

S3 E2 • A Duke Named Ellington

Detailed biography of the renowned jazz performer/conductor Duke Ellington and his band, including his easy-going grace and sophistication.

Première diffusion : 18 juillet 1988

S3 E3 • Andre Kertesz of the Cities

A retrospective of the urban photography of Andre Kertesz, told by tracking him in the final years before his death.

Première diffusion : 8 août 1988

S3 E4 • Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul

Franklin's life - from gospel to Grammy Awards.

Première diffusion : 22 août 1988

S3 E5 • Rivera in America

The murals and politics of the famed Mexican artist Diego Rivera.

Première diffusion : 29 août 1988

S3 E6 • Saint-Gaudens: Masque of the Golden Bowl

A dramatic recreation of the work and career of a renowned sculptor, Augustus Saint-Gaudens

Première diffusion : 5 septembre 1988

S3 E7 • Neil Simon: Not Just for Laughs

The whimsical work of the beloved playwright.

Première diffusion : 8 mars 1989

S3 E8 • Broadway's Dreamers: The Legacy of Group Theater

The story of "method" acting.

Première diffusion : 26 juin 1989