Season 16

Episodes • 2001

Goldwyn: The Man and His Movies

1. Goldwyn: The Man and His Movies

90 min

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

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F. Scott Fitzgerald: Winter Dreams

2. F. Scott Fitzgerald: Winter Dreams

90 min

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

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Richard Rodgers: The Sweetest Sounds

3. Richard Rodgers: The Sweetest Sounds

90 min

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

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Quincy Jones: In the Pocket

4. Quincy Jones: In the Pocket

90 min

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

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Good Rockin' Tonight: The Legacy of Sun Records

5. Good Rockin' Tonight: The Legacy of Sun Records

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.

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Merce Cunningham: A Lifetime of Dance

6. Merce Cunningham: A Lifetime of Dance

90 min

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

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Ralph Ellison: An American Journey

7. Ralph Ellison: An American Journey

90 min

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

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Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer

8. Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer

90 min

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

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