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Private Conversations: On the Set of 'Death of a Salesman'E1 · 90 min

A behind-the-scenes look at the filming of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman for television.

Philip Johnson, Self PortraitE2 · 90 min

One of America's best-known architects is profiled, with emphasis on his early career and his later movement away from minimalism.

Katherine Anne Porter: The Eye of MemoryE3 · 90 min

A biography of the well-known social critic and author Katherine Anne Porter.

The Unknown Chaplin (1)E4 · 90 min

An in-depth treatment of the life and sensibilities of the innovative silent film superstar Charlie Chaplin.

The Unknown Chaplin (2)E5 · 90 min

An in-depth treatment of the life and sensibilities of the innovative silent film superstar Charlie Chaplin.

The Unknown Chaplin (3)E6 · 90 min

An in-depth treatment of the life and sensibilities of the innovative silent film superstar Charlie Chaplin.

Billie Holiday: The Long Night of Lady DayE7 · 90 min

A biography of Billie Holiday, one of America's most unique and emotional jazz singers and the tragic end of her life at an early age.

James Levine: A Life in MusicE8 · 90 min

The musical career of the long-time conductor of New York City's Metropolitan Opera as reflected by following his normal working day on camera.

Aaron Copland: A Self PortraitE9 · 90 min

One of America's signature classical composers and the unique elements he incorporated into his pieces.

Thomas Eakins: A Motion PortraitE10 · 90 min

The strikingly realistic and unsentimental paintings of the noted artist from Philadelphia.

Georgia O'KeeffeE11 · 90 min

A profile of the noted American artist originally produced to celebrate her 90th birthday.

Eugene O'Neill: A Glory of GhostsE12 · 90 min

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Philip Johnson, Self Portrait

One of America's best-known architects is profiled, with emphasis on his early career and his later movement away from minimalism.

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Episodes

Now playing
Private Conversations: On the Set of 'Death of a Salesman'E1 · 90 min

A behind-the-scenes look at the filming of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman for television.

Philip Johnson, Self PortraitE2 · 90 min

One of America's best-known architects is profiled, with emphasis on his early career and his later movement away from minimalism.

Katherine Anne Porter: The Eye of MemoryE3 · 90 min

A biography of the well-known social critic and author Katherine Anne Porter.

The Unknown Chaplin (1)E4 · 90 min

An in-depth treatment of the life and sensibilities of the innovative silent film superstar Charlie Chaplin.

The Unknown Chaplin (2)E5 · 90 min

An in-depth treatment of the life and sensibilities of the innovative silent film superstar Charlie Chaplin.

The Unknown Chaplin (3)E6 · 90 min

An in-depth treatment of the life and sensibilities of the innovative silent film superstar Charlie Chaplin.

Billie Holiday: The Long Night of Lady DayE7 · 90 min

A biography of Billie Holiday, one of America's most unique and emotional jazz singers and the tragic end of her life at an early age.

James Levine: A Life in MusicE8 · 90 min

The musical career of the long-time conductor of New York City's Metropolitan Opera as reflected by following his normal working day on camera.

Aaron Copland: A Self PortraitE9 · 90 min

One of America's signature classical composers and the unique elements he incorporated into his pieces.

Thomas Eakins: A Motion PortraitE10 · 90 min

The strikingly realistic and unsentimental paintings of the noted artist from Philadelphia.

Georgia O'KeeffeE11 · 90 min

A profile of the noted American artist originally produced to celebrate her 90th birthday.

Eugene O'Neill: A Glory of GhostsE12 · 90 min