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Season 16

Oct 7, 2001
8 Episodes

Episodes

1

Goldwyn: The Man and His Movies

Oct 7, 2001
90 min

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

2

F. Scott Fitzgerald: Winter Dreams

Oct 14, 2001
90 min

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

3

Richard Rodgers: The Sweetest Sounds

Oct 21, 2001
90 min

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

4

Quincy Jones: In the Pocket

Nov 18, 2001
90 min

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

5

Good Rockin' Tonight: The Legacy of Sun Records

Nov 28, 2001
90 min

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

6

Merce Cunningham: A Lifetime of Dance

Dec 16, 2001
90 min

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

7

Ralph Ellison: An American Journey

Feb 19, 2002
90 min

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

8

Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer

Mar 1, 2002
90 min

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