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Season 2

Season 2

8.2·July 6, 1987·10 épisodes·15h
Épisodes · 10
Isaac in America: A Journey with Isaac Bashevis Singer
E1

Isaac in America: A Journey with Isaac Bashevis Singer

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

1h 30min·Jul 6, 1987
Directed by William Wyler
E2

Directed by William Wyler

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

1h 30min·Jul 13, 1987
E3

Rubinstein Remembered

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

1h 30min·Jul 20, 1987
E4

Nik and Murray

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

1h 30min·Jul 27, 1987
George Gershwin Remembered
E5

George Gershwin Remembered

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

1h 30min·Aug 24, 1987
E6

Maurice Sendak: Mon Cher Papa

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

1h 30min·Aug 31, 1987
The Negro Ensemble Company
E7

The Negro Ensemble Company

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

1h 30min·Sep 14, 1987
Unanswered Prayers: The Life and Times of Truman Capote
E8

Unanswered Prayers: The Life and Times of Truman Capote

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

1h 30min·Sep 21, 1987
The Ten-Year Lunch: The Wit and Legend of the Algonquin Round Table
E9

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

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

1h 30min·Sep 28, 1987
Buster Keaton: Hard Act to Follow
E10

Buster Keaton: Hard Act to Follow

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

1h 30min·Nov 18, 1987