Season 4

E1. Harold Clurman: A Life of Theatre

Jul 3, 1989 · 90m

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

E2. Stella Adler: Awake and Dream!

Jul 10, 1989 · 90m

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

E3. Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong

Jul 31, 1989 · 90m

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

E4. James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket

Aug 14, 1989 · 90m

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

E5. Celebrating Bird: The Triumph of Charlie Parker

Aug 17, 1989 · 90m

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.

E6. Jasper Johns: Ideas in Paint

Sep 11, 1989 · 90m

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

E7. Mort Sahl: The Loyal Opposition

Sep 18, 1989 · 90m

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

E8. W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult

Sep 25, 1989 · 90m

The work of the provacative photographer for Life magazine.

E9. Harold Lloyd: The Third Genius

Nov 15, 1989 · 90m

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

E10. Milos Forman: Portrait

Dec 20, 1989 · 90m

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