Air date: 1989-07-03

Runtime: 90 min

The life of the renowned Broadway director and arts critic, as well as co-founder of New York's Group Theatre.

Air date: 1989-07-10

Runtime: 90 min

A retrospective on the career of one of America's finest teachers of acting technique.

Air date: 1989-07-31

Runtime: 90 min

The evolution and extraordinary musical creations of the nation's best-known jazz musician.

Air date: 1989-08-14

Runtime: 90 min

The noted author, his battles against racism, and its expression in his books.

Air date: 1989-08-17

Runtime: 90 min

A biographical documentary on the short-lived career of brilliant jazz musician Charlie Parker. Features his only television appearance and rare concert footage. Includes cameos by such greats as Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonius Monk, and Charles Mingus.

Air date: 1989-09-11

Runtime: 90 min

The mind of a famed neo-abstractionist painter as it expresses itself on canvas.

Air date: 1989-09-18

Runtime: 90 min

The biting comedic satire of Mort Sahl and his rise to prominence in the 1960s.

Air date: 1989-09-25

Runtime: 90 min

The work of the provacative photographer for Life magazine.

Air date: 1989-11-15

Runtime: 90 min

Profile of the comedy standout from the silent era who is often mentioned third behind Chaplin and Keaton.

Air date: 1989-12-20

Runtime: 90 min

The movies of the Academy Award-winning motion picture maker.