Air date: 1987-07-06

Runtime: 90 min

A profile of the literary work of Isaac Bashevis Singer and his influence on preserving Jewish culture and the Yiddish language.

Air date: 1987-07-13

Runtime: 90 min

A retrospective on the rich legacy of cinema directed by Wyler with clips and commentary.

Air date: 1987-07-20

Runtime: 90 min

A trip through the life and works of the piano virtuoso Arthur Rubinstein conducted by his son John.

Air date: 1987-07-27

Runtime: 90 min

A story of two talented personalities, Alwin Nikolais and Murray Louis, and their collaborations in the world of dance.

Air date: 1987-08-24

Runtime: 90 min

The music of the unique American master composer (as well as his brother Ira) with insights from his collaborators and friends.

Air date: 1987-08-31

Runtime: 90 min

An installment that shows the author and illustrator at work staging a production of a Mozart opera.

Air date: 1987-09-14

Runtime: 90 min

An ode to the work of the African American theater group founded in the late 60s and its impact on the performing arts.

Air date: 1987-09-21

Runtime: 90 min

The evolution of the novelist and his impact on other artists and American culture.

Air date: 1987-09-28

Runtime: 90 min

A history of the famed social gathering of leaders, intellectuals, writers, and artists.

Air date: 1987-11-18

Runtime: 90 min

The story of the silent-era star who brought brilliance and originality to physical comedy.