Season 16

E1. Goldwyn: The Man and His Movies

Oct 7, 2001 · 90m

The story of the dreams and accomplishments of Samuel Goldwyn, a determined immigrant who founded a Hollywood movie dynasty.

E2. F. Scott Fitzgerald: Winter Dreams

Oct 14, 2001 · 90m

An examination of the themes and characters of the noted novelist.

E3. Richard Rodgers: The Sweetest Sounds

Oct 21, 2001 · 90m

The remarkable songs of America's best-known composer of music for the stage.

E4. Quincy Jones: In the Pocket

Nov 18, 2001 · 90m

Profile of the career of the ground-breaking musician and producer.

E5. Good Rockin' Tonight: The Legacy of Sun Records

Nov 28, 2001 · 90m

The story of how Sam Phillips founded the record company that pulled together some of the early legends of American Rock 'n' Roll.

E6. Merce Cunningham: A Lifetime of Dance

Dec 16, 2001 · 90m

A biography of one of the 20th century's most innovative choreographers.

E7. Ralph Ellison: An American Journey

Feb 19, 2002 · 90m

The impact of African-American author Ellison on the state of culture and literature in the United States.

E8. Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer

Mar 1, 2002 · 90m

The colorful life of the choreographer and performer who has often been acknowledged as America's most powerful and athletic dancer.