Season 2
Episodes • 1987

1. Isaac in America: A Journey with Isaac Bashevis Singer
90 minA profile of the literary work of Isaac Bashevis Singer and his influence on preserving Jewish culture and the Yiddish language.
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2. Directed by William Wyler
90 minA retrospective on the rich legacy of cinema directed by Wyler with clips and commentary.
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3. Rubinstein Remembered
90 minA trip through the life and works of the piano virtuoso Arthur Rubinstein conducted by his son John.
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4. Nik and Murray
90 minA story of two talented personalities, Alwin Nikolais and Murray Louis, and their collaborations in the world of dance.
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5. George Gershwin Remembered
90 minThe music of the unique American master composer (as well as his brother Ira) with insights from his collaborators and friends.
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6. Maurice Sendak: Mon Cher Papa
90 minAn installment that shows the author and illustrator at work staging a production of a Mozart opera.
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7. The Negro Ensemble Company
90 minAn ode to the work of the African American theater group founded in the late 60s and its impact on the performing arts.
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8. Unanswered Prayers: The Life and Times of Truman Capote
90 minThe evolution of the novelist and his impact on other artists and American culture.
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9. The Ten-Year Lunch: The Wit and Legend of the Algonquin Round Table
90 minA history of the famed social gathering of leaders, intellectuals, writers, and artists.
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10. Buster Keaton: Hard Act to Follow
90 minThe story of the silent-era star who brought brilliance and originality to physical comedy.
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