July 18, 1988
Detailed biography of the renowned jazz performer/conductor Duke Ellington and his band, including his easy-going grace and sophistication.

Episode 3
Andre Kertesz of the Cities
August 8, 1988
A retrospective of the urban photography of Andre Kertesz, told by tracking him in the final years before his death.

Episode 4
Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul
August 22, 1988
Franklin's life - from gospel to Grammy Awards.

Episode 5
Rivera in America
August 29, 1988
The murals and politics of the famed Mexican artist Diego Rivera.

Episode 6
Saint-Gaudens: Masque of the Golden Bowl
September 5, 1988
A dramatic recreation of the work and career of a renowned sculptor, Augustus Saint-Gaudens

Episode 7
Neil Simon: Not Just for Laughs
March 8, 1989
The whimsical work of the beloved playwright.

Episode 8
Broadway's Dreamers: The Legacy of the Group Theatre
June 26, 1989
The story of "method" acting.