Arthur Miller, Elia Kazan and the Blacklist

S18 E01 • Wednesday, Sep 3, 2003 • Sep 3 • 1h 30m

The dispute between one of America's most influential playwrights and a respected movie director over actions taken during the "red scare" of the 1950s.

James Brown: Soul Survivor

S18 E02 • Wednesday, Oct 29, 2003 • Oct 29 • 1h 30m

The highs and lows of the life of James Brown, the colorful and controversial "Godfather of Soul".

Cary Grant: A Class Apart

S18 E03 • Wednesday, Jan 7, 2004 • Jan 7 • 1h 30m

“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.

Balanchine

S18 E04 • Wednesday, Jan 14, 2004 • Jan 14 • 1h 30m

A retrospective on the life and work of George Balanchine, a founder of American ballet.

Judy Garland: By Myself

S18 E05 • Wednesday, Feb 25, 2004 • Feb 25 • 1h 30m

A detailed examination of the celebrated vocalist's career, from her amazing successes to her self-doubts and personal problems.

Henry Luce and Time-Life's America: A Vision of Empire

S18 E06 • Wednesday, Apr 28, 2004 • Apr 28 • 1h 30m

Hank Williams: Honky Tonk Blues

S18 E07 • Wednesday, Jun 23, 2004 • Jun 23 • 1h 30m

The brief but impressive career of the man most responsible for defining what is modern "country music".

Julia! America's Favorite Chef

S18 E08 • Wednesday, Aug 18, 2004 • Aug 18 • 57m

Through 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.