Thomas Eakins' remarkable body of work, unparalleled in American art, was left behind after his passing in 1916. It wasn't until after his death that a new wave of scholars and critics acknowledged Eakins as one of America's most esteemed painters.
1. Private Conversations: On the Set of 'Death of a Salesman'
Aired: Jun 23, 1986Next episode of "Death of a Salesman" delves into the creative process of pla...
2. Philip Johnson, Self Portrait
Aired: Jun 30, 1986Philip Johnson, a renowned American architect, has had a profound impact on t...
3. Katherine Anne Porter: The Eye of Memory
Aired: Jul 7, 1986Katherine Anne Porter's relocation from Texas to New York brought with it the...
Aired: Jul 14, 1986The next episode delves into the extraordinary life and artistic vision of Ch...
Aired: Jul 21, 1986Billie Holiday, widely regarded as the greatest jazz vocalist of all time, le...
Aired: Jul 28, 1986Charlie Chaplin's groundbreaking career is explored in depth, revealing the i...
7. Billie Holiday: The Long Night of Lady Day
Aired: Aug 4, 1986The next episode delves into the captivating story of Billie Holiday, a pione...
8. James Levine: A Life in Music
Aired: Aug 11, 1986Thomas Eakins' remarkable body of work, unparalleled in American art, was lef...
9. Aaron Copland: A Self Portrait
Aired: Aug 18, 1986George Gershwin's distinctive blend of jazz and classical music is explored, ...
10. Thomas Eakins: A Motion Portrait
Aired: Aug 25, 1986Eugene O'Neill's next episode delves into the complexities of human society, ...
Aired: Sep 1, 1986A documentary celebrating the 90th birthday of a renowned American artist, of...
12. Eugene O'Neill: A Glory of Ghosts
Aired: Sep 8, 1986Creators
Seasons: 39
Current Status: Returning Series
Network: PBS
Production Country: United States
Genres:Documentary, Music, History, Biography
