Season 2

E1. Isaac in America: A Journey with Isaac Bashevis Singer

Jul 6, 1987 · 90m

A profile of the literary work of Isaac Bashevis Singer and his influence on preserving Jewish culture and the Yiddish language.

E2. Directed by William Wyler

Jul 13, 1987 · 90m

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

E3. Rubinstein Remembered

Jul 20, 1987 · 90m

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

E4. Nik and Murray

Jul 27, 1987 · 90m

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

E5. George Gershwin Remembered

Aug 24, 1987 · 90m

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

E6. Maurice Sendak: Mon Cher Papa

Aug 31, 1987 · 90m

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

E7. The Negro Ensemble Company

Sep 14, 1987 · 90m

An ode to the work of the African American theater group founded in the late 60s and its impact on the performing arts.

E8. Unanswered Prayers: The Life and Times of Truman Capote

Sep 21, 1987 · 90m

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

E9. The Ten-Year Lunch: The Wit and Legend of the Algonquin Round Table

Sep 28, 1987 · 90m

A history of the famed social gathering of leaders, intellectuals, writers, and artists.

E10. Buster Keaton: Hard Act to Follow

Nov 18, 1987 · 90m

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