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Season 12

Sep 17, 1997
6 Episodes
TMDB
85%

Episodes

1

The Life and Times of Allen Ginsberg

Sep 17, 1997
90 min

The poetry of the noted "beat generation" poet and the post World War II lifestyle and values reflected within his works.

2

Vaudeville

Nov 26, 1997
90 min
80%

The origins and growth of a unique form of live entertainment in the 20th century.

3

Billy Wilder: the Human Comedy

Feb 4, 1998
90 min

A profile of writer-director Billy Wilder.

4

Lou Reed: Rock and Roll Heart

Apr 29, 1998
90 min
90%

Profile of one of the major leaders of new directions in rock music.

5

Don Hewitt: 90 Minutes on 60 Minutes

May 1, 1998
90 min

The work of Don Hewitt in the CBS news department and the story of the long-running new magazine 60 Minutes.

6

Alexander Calder

Jun 17, 1998
90 min

A biography of the acclaimed sculptor known for his mobiles and large public art pieces.