Episodes 10

1 Harold Clurman: A Life of Theatre

July 3, 1989

1h 30m

The life of the renowned Broadway director and arts critic, as well as co-founder of New York's Group Theatre.

2 Stella Adler: Awake and Dream!

July 10, 1989

1h 30m

A retrospective on the career of one of America's finest teachers of acting technique.

3 Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong

July 31, 1989

1h 30m

The evolution and extraordinary musical creations of the nation's best-known jazz musician.

4 James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket

August 14, 1989

1h 30m

The noted author, his battles against racism, and its expression in his books.

5 Celebrating Bird: The Triumph of Charlie Parker

August 17, 1989

1h 30m

A biographical documentary on the short-lived career of brilliant jazz musician Charlie Parker. Features his only television appearance and rare concert footage. Includes cameos by such greats as Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonius Monk, and Charles Mingus.

6 Jasper Johns: Ideas in Paint

September 11, 1989

1h 30m

The mind of a famed neo-abstractionist painter as it expresses itself on canvas.

7 Mort Sahl: The Loyal Opposition

September 18, 1989

1h 30m

The biting comedic satire of Mort Sahl and his rise to prominence in the 1960s.

8 W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult

September 25, 1989

1h 30m

The work of the provacative photographer for Life magazine.

9 Harold Lloyd: The Third Genius

November 15, 1989

1h 30m

Profile of the comedy standout from the silent era who is often mentioned third behind Chaplin and Keaton.

10 Milos Forman: Portrait

December 20, 1989

1h 30m

The movies of the Academy Award-winning motion picture maker.

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