1x2 - Philip Johnson, Self Portrait

June 30, 1986

One of America's best-known architects is profiled, with emphasis on his early career and his later movement away from minimalism.

1x3 - Katherine Anne Porter: The Eye of Memory

July 7, 1986

A biography of the well-known social critic and author Katherine Anne Porter.

1x4 - The Unknown Chaplin (1)

July 14, 1986

An in-depth treatment of the life and sensibilities of the innovative silent film superstar Charlie Chaplin.

1x5 - The Unknown Chaplin (2)

July 21, 1986

An in-depth treatment of the life and sensibilities of the innovative silent film superstar Charlie Chaplin.

1x6 - The Unknown Chaplin (3)

July 28, 1986

An in-depth treatment of the life and sensibilities of the innovative silent film superstar Charlie Chaplin.

1x7 - Billie Holiday: The Long Night of Lady Day

August 4, 1986

A biography of Billie Holiday, one of America's most unique and emotional jazz singers and the tragic end of her life at an early age.

1x8 - James Levine: A Life in Music

August 11, 1986

The musical career of the long-time conductor of New York City's Metropolitan Opera as reflected by following his normal working day on camera.

1x9 - Aaron Copland: A Self Portrait

August 18, 1986

One of America's signature classical composers and the unique elements he incorporated into his pieces.

1x10 - Thomas Eakins: A Motion Portrait

August 25, 1986

The strikingly realistic and unsentimental paintings of the noted artist from Philadelphia.

1x11 - Georgia O'Keeffe

September 1, 1986

A profile of the noted American artist originally produced to celebrate her 90th birthday.

1x12 - Eugene O'Neill: A Glory of Ghosts

September 8, 1986