Season 1

01 Private Conversations: On the Set of 'Death of a Salesman' Episode 123rd June 1986 A behind-the-scenes look at the filming of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman for television. 02 Philip Johnson, Self Portrait Episode 230th June 1986 One of America's best-known architects is profiled, with emphasis on his early career and his later movement away from minimalism. 03 Katherine Anne Porter: The Eye of Memory Episode 37th July 1986 A biography of the well-known social critic and author Katherine Anne Porter. 04 The Unknown Chaplin (1) Episode 414th July 1986 An in-depth treatment of the life and sensibilities of the innovative silent film superstar Charlie Chaplin. 05 The Unknown Chaplin (2) Episode 521st July 1986 An in-depth treatment of the life and sensibilities of the innovative silent film superstar Charlie Chaplin. 06 The Unknown Chaplin (3) Episode 628th July 1986 An in-depth treatment of the life and sensibilities of the innovative silent film superstar Charlie Chaplin. 07 Billie Holiday: The Long Night of Lady Day Episode 74th August 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. 08 James Levine: A Life in Music Episode 811th August 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. 09 Aaron Copland: A Self Portrait Episode 918th August 1986 One of America's signature classical composers and the unique elements he incorporated into his pieces. 10 Thomas Eakins: A Motion Portrait Episode 1025th August 1986 The strikingly realistic and unsentimental paintings of the noted artist from Philadelphia. 11 Georgia O'Keeffe Episode 111st September 1986 A profile of the noted American artist originally produced to celebrate her 90th birthday. 12 Eugene O'Neill: A Glory of Ghosts Episode 128th September 1986