American Masters — Season 16
01 Goldwyn: The Man and His Movies
Oct 7, 20011h 30m
The story of the dreams and accomplishments of Samuel Goldwyn, a determined immigrant who founded a Hollywood movie dynasty.
02 F. Scott Fitzgerald: Winter Dreams
Oct 14, 20011h 30m
An examination of the themes and characters of the noted novelist.
03 Richard Rodgers: The Sweetest Sounds
Oct 21, 20011h 30m
The remarkable songs of America's best-known composer of music for the stage.
04 Quincy Jones: In the Pocket
Nov 18, 20011h 30m
Profile of the career of the ground-breaking musician and producer.
05 Good Rockin' Tonight: The Legacy of Sun Records
Nov 28, 20011h 30m
The story of how Sam Phillips founded the record company that pulled together some of the early legends of American Rock 'n' Roll.
06 Merce Cunningham: A Lifetime of Dance
Dec 16, 20011h 30m
A biography of one of the 20th century's most innovative choreographers.
07 Ralph Ellison: An American Journey
Feb 19, 20021h 30m
The impact of African-American author Ellison on the state of culture and literature in the United States.
08 Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer
Mar 1, 20021h 30m
The colorful life of the choreographer and performer who has often been acknowledged as America's most powerful and athletic dancer.