Since its premiere in 1986, this Emmy-winning documentary series has presented hundreds of hours comprising profiles of outstanding American cultural artists. Past subjects have included Charlie Chaplin, Helen Hayes, pop icon Andy Warhol, singer Billie Holliday and composer-conductor Leonard Bernstein.
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Fri, 12/19 at 7:30 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV
Celebrating the life and career of actor Dick Van Dyke on his 100th birthday; featuring never-before-seen footage, photos and home movies that detail his legacy in show business.
Sat, 12/20 at 12:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV
Celebrating the life and career of actor Dick Van Dyke on his 100th birthday; featuring never-before-seen footage, photos and home movies that detail his legacy in show business.
Sat, 12/20 at 7:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD
Jazz virtuoso Hazel Scott champions racial equality before getting caught up in the Red Scare of the 1950s.
Sat, 12/20 at 11:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD
Jazz virtuoso Hazel Scott champions racial equality before getting caught up in the Red Scare of the 1950s.
Sun, 12/28 at 9:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD
Bebop pioneer and virtuoso composer Max Roach's far-reaching ambitions were inspired and challenged by the inequities of the society around him.
Mon, 12/29 at 1:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD
Bebop pioneer and virtuoso composer Max Roach's far-reaching ambitions were inspired and challenged by the inequities of the society around him.
Mon, 12/29 at 9:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD
Bebop pioneer and virtuoso composer Max Roach's far-reaching ambitions were inspired and challenged by the inequities of the society around him.
Thu, 1/1 at 12:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD
Celebrating the life and career of actor Dick Van Dyke on his 100th birthday; featuring never-before-seen footage, photos and home movies that detail his legacy in show business.
Thu, 1/1 at 8:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD
Celebrating the life and career of actor Dick Van Dyke on his 100th birthday; featuring never-before-seen footage, photos and home movies that detail his legacy in show business.
Thu, 1/1 at 6:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD
Theatrical producer and director Joe Papp establishes The Public Theater in Manhattan.