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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Mon, 7/7 at 2:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD
The life of long-serving Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan (D-N.Y.), considered to have one of the broadest public careers in U.S. political history.
Tue, 7/8 at 2:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD
The intellectual evolution and political legacy of American conservative writer and political commentator William F. Buckley Jr.
Wed, 7/9 at 2:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD
The political and personal journey of California Gov. Jerry Brown, the longest serving governor in California history, and his work on issues including climate change and inequality.
Thu, 7/10 at 2:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD
The 50-year career of First Amendment attorney Floyd Abrams, whose landmark cases include the Pentagon Papers and Citizens United.