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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Sat, 6/14 at 1:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD
Author James Baldwin, as revealed in his written and spoken words and in interviews with friends and colleagues, including William Styron, Maya Angelou and Bobby Short.
Fri, 6/20 at 9:05 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV
A journey through the life of singer-songwriter Janis Ian, and how she rose as a folk icon and gay rights advocate.
Sat, 6/28 at 7:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD
Celebrating the life and influence of Little Richard as well as his role in rock history with Paul McCartney, Keith Richards, Mick Jagger, David Bowie, Elton John, Bob Dylan, Prince and Bruce Springsteen.
Sat, 6/28 at 11:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD
Celebrating the life and influence of Little Richard as well as his role in rock history with Paul McCartney, Keith Richards, Mick Jagger, David Bowie, Elton John, Bob Dylan, Prince and Bruce Springsteen.