Season 18
8 episodes · Sep 3, 2003
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S18E1Arthur Miller, Elia Kazan and the Blacklist
Sep 3, 200390mThe dispute between one of America's most influential playwrights and a respected movie director over actions taken during the "red scare" of the 1950s.
S18E2James Brown: Soul Survivor
Oct 29, 200390mThe highs and lows of the life of James Brown, the colorful and controversial "Godfather of Soul".
S18E3Cary Grant: A Class Apart
Jan 7, 200490m“Eternally elegant” screen superstar Cary Grant (1904-86) is profiled. Included are clips from his films and interviews with ex-wife Betsy Drake and widow Barbara Grant. There are also comments from biographers and film critics, and costars Eva Marie Saint and Martin Landau. Helen Mirren is the narrator, and Jeremy Northam provides the voice of Grant.
S18E4Balanchine
Jan 14, 200490mA retrospective on the life and work of George Balanchine, a founder of American ballet.
S18E5Judy Garland: By Myself
Feb 25, 200490mA detailed examination of the celebrated vocalist's career, from her amazing successes to her self-doubts and personal problems.
S18E7Hank Williams: Honky Tonk Blues
Jun 23, 200490mThe brief but impressive career of the man most responsible for defining what is modern "country music".
S18E8Julia! America's Favorite Chef
Aug 18, 200457mThrough an interview with Julia herself, filmed in her fabled kitchen, and rare images from the photo collection of Paul Child and from family photo albums, Julia Child is revealed as few have seen her before in this tribute and testament to a great American icon.