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8 Episodes 2001 - 2002
Episode 1
Sun, Oct 7, 2001118 mins
Documentary on the legendary Hollywood movie mogul, who created his own independent production company to produce such classics as Dodsworth, Stella Dallas, Wuthering Heights, The Little Foxes, Pride of the Yankees, and The Best Years of Our Lives, among many others. Based on the biography by A. Scott Berg.
Episode 2
Sun, Oct 14, 2001
The dreams that all came true for Scott Fitzgerald - once he was in his grave.
Episode 3
Sun, Nov 4, 2001120 mins
Richard Rodgers' contributions to the musical theatre were extraordinary, and his influence on the musical theatre of today and tomorrow is legendary He was the recipient of countless awards, including Pulitzers, Tonys, Oscars, and Grammys
Episode 4
Sun, Nov 18, 200190 mins
Quincy Jones is an American record producer, multi-instrumentalist, singer, and film producer. His career spans over 60 yrs in the entertainment industry with 80 Grammy Award nominations, 28 Grammys, and a Grammy Legend Award in 1992.
Episode 5
Wed, Nov 28, 2001112 mins
A history of Memphis' Sun Records, the legendary label that started the careers of such rock and country icons as Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and many others. Included are archival footage and interviews with many rock and country artists who either recorded for Sun or knew owner Sam Phillips.
Episode 6
Sun, Dec 16, 200190 mins
A nice summary of the work of Merce Cunningham, with beautiful clips from old and new dances and an explanation of the way in which he has and continues to revolutionize dance.
Episode 7
Tue, Feb 19, 200287 mins
An examination of the life and influence of writer Ralph Ellison, whose only novel "Invisible Man" was a watershed work in African-American literature. Dramatic recreations from the novel are featured to complement the perspectives of several major African-American writers and scholars on Ellison's role regarding the continuing issue of race in America; Toni Morrison reads excerpts from Ellison's uncompleted second novel "Juneteenth."
Episode 8
Fri, Mar 1, 200285 mins
A look at the life, the work, and the contributions of Gene Kelly to movies and movie making. The film celebrates Kelly's putting story-telling into dance and discovering, along with Martha Graham and Jerome Robbins, an American style. It examines his partnership with Stanley Dolan, his bringing of tap and ballet into musicals, his marriages and personal competitiveness, his political views, and his work on stage as well as in film. This production details his contributions as a dancer, choreographer, and director. The narration and talking heads also discuss his muscular style, his low center of gravity, and his masculine appeal.