8 episodes · first aired 1990-07-02
| Still | # | Title | Overview | Air date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 01 | Preston Sturges: The Rise and Fall of an American Dreamer 1990-07-02 | The life of the famous director and scriptwriter, from his writings for the stage to his Hollywood acclaim. | 1990-07-02 | 6.5 |
| 02 |
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John Cassavetes 1990-07-09 |
A documentary that follows the varied career of the noted film director. |
| 1990-07-09 |
| 10.0 |
 | 03 | Martin Scorsese Directs 1990-07-16 | Interviews and film clips document the hard-hitting film work of Scorsese. | 1990-07-16 | 6.0 |
 | 04 | You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story 1990-07-23 | The career of Porter as seen through filmed versions of his work and commentary from performance stars. | 1990-07-23 | 7.0 |
 | 05 | Edward R. Murrow: This Reporter 1990-07-30 | The fascinating life of the model for the "hard-boiled" radio and television journalist. | 1990-07-30 | 0.0 |
 | 06 | John Hammond: From Bessie Smith to Bruce Springsteen 1990-08-20 | A documentary on the 50 year career of a legendary producer of recording artists and musicians. | 1990-08-20 | 0.0 |
| 07 | Sanford Meisner: The American Theatre's Best Kept Secret 1990-08-27 | The work of an acting coach and instructor who had a profound impact on the American stage. | 1990-08-27 | 10.0 |
 | 08 | John Cage: I Have Nothing to Say and I Am Saying It 1990-09-17 | The outrageously odd and original compositions of an avant-garde musician. | 1990-09-17 | 7.0 |
