E1 - Lillian Gish: The Actor's Life for Me

Aired: July 11, 1988

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

E2 - A Duke Named Ellington

Aired: July 18, 1988

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

E3 - Andre Kertesz of the Cities

Aired: August 08, 1988

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

E4 - Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul

Aired: August 22, 1988

Franklin's life - from gospel to Grammy Awards.

E5 - Rivera in America

Aired: August 29, 1988

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

E6 - Saint-Gaudens: Masque of the Golden Bowl

Aired: September 05, 1988

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

E7 - Neil Simon: Not Just for Laughs

Aired: March 08, 1989

The whimsical work of the beloved playwright.

E8 - Broadway's Dreamers: The Legacy of the Group Theatre

Aired: June 26, 1989

The story of "method" acting.