Season 5
Episodes
1. Preston Sturges: The Rise and Fall of an American Dreamer
1990-07-02
The life of the famous director and scriptwriter, from his writings for the stage to his Hollywood acclaim.
2. John Cassavetes
1990-07-09
A documentary that follows the varied career of the noted film director.
3. Martin Scorsese Directs
1990-07-16
Interviews and film clips document the hard-hitting film work of Scorsese.
4. You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
1990-07-23
The career of Porter as seen through filmed versions of his work and commentary from performance stars.
5. Edward R. Murrow: This Reporter
1990-07-30
The fascinating life of the model for the "hard-boiled" radio and television journalist.
6. John Hammond: From Bessie Smith to Bruce Springsteen
1990-08-20
A documentary on the 50 year career of a legendary producer of recording artists and musicians.
7. Sanford Meisner: The American Theatre's Best Kept Secret
1990-08-27
The work of an acting coach and instructor who had a profound impact on the American stage.
8. John Cage: I Have Nothing to Say and I Am Saying It
1990-09-17
The outrageously odd and original compositions of an avant-garde musician.