Great Performances Season 29 Episodes

Episode 1

Episode #29.1

Fri, Feb 6, 2026

Episode 2

Chuck Jones: Extremes and In-Betweens - A Life in Animation

Wed, Nov 22, 200090 mins

This biography, shown on American television as part of the PBS "Great Performances" series, examines the life works of one of Hollywood's most celebrated animators, Chuck (Charles M.) Jones. He is best known for Warner Brothers cartoons featuring Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd, Porky Pig, Road Runner, Wile E. Coyote, and Pepe LePew. Included are plenty of behind-the-scenes descriptions of how an animated film is made, and (best of all) many clips from Chuck's cartoons.

Episode 3

Paul Simon: You're the One: In Concert from Paris

Sat, Dec 2, 2000120 mins

Paul Simon in concert in Paris.

Episode 4

Episode #29.4

Fri, Feb 6, 2026

Episode 5

From Vienna: The New Year's Celebration 2001

Mon, Jan 1, 2001

Episode 6

Copland's America

Sun, Jan 21, 2001

Episode 7

The College of Comedy III with Alan King

Wed, Feb 28, 2001

Episode 8

My Favorite Broadway: The Love Songs

Tue, Mar 6, 2001

This production is a filmed record of a concert given on 16 October 2000 at the City Center for Music and Dance, New York City, to raise funds for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids. The occasion was particularly notable in that it marked Julie Andrews' (brief) return to singing in public after a four-year hiatus.

Episode 9

Episode #29.9

Fri, Feb 6, 2026

Episode 10

Don Giovanni Unmasked

Fri, Apr 6, 2001

Episode 11

Jesus Christ Superstar

Wed, Apr 11, 2001107 mins

The Passion of Jesus Christ as seen through the eyes of Judas. This popular rock musical is based on the 1996 London/2000 Broadway revivals of the show, directed by Gale Edwards. Re-orchestrated and set to modern times, it is not the Superstar of the 70's but rather one for the 21st Century.

Episode 12

Episode #29.12

Fri, Feb 6, 2026

Episode 13

Episode #29.13

Fri, Feb 6, 2026

Episode 14

Three Mo' Tenors in Concert

Sat, Jul 28, 2001

Episode 15

Recording 'The Producers': A Musical Romp with Mel Brooks

Wed, Aug 15, 200190 mins

This program features behind-the-scenes footage of the cast recording of the Mel Brooks musical "The Producers," based on the 1968 film of the same name. The recording takes place on March 11th, 2001 at Edison Recording Studio in New York City. Brooks offers commentary throughout about the creation and production of the musical.

Episode 16

Little Women

Wed, Aug 29, 2001115 mins

Louisa May Alcott's autobiographical account of her life with her three sisters in Concord, Massachusetts in the 1860s. With their father fighting in the American Civil War, sisters Jo, Meg, Amy and Beth are at home with their mother, a very outspoken women for her time. The story tells of how the sisters grow up, find love and find their place in the world.