American Masters
Season 16
2001 • 8 Episodes
Episodes
1. Goldwyn: The Man and His Movies
October 7, 2001
The story of the dreams and accomplishments of Samuel Goldwyn, a determined immigrant who founded a Hollywood movie dynasty.
2. F. Scott Fitzgerald: Winter Dreams
October 14, 2001
An examination of the themes and characters of the noted novelist.
3. Richard Rodgers: The Sweetest Sounds
October 21, 2001
The remarkable songs of America's best-known composer of music for the stage.
4. Quincy Jones: In the Pocket
November 18, 2001
Profile of the career of the ground-breaking musician and producer.
5. Good Rockin' Tonight: The Legacy of Sun Records
November 28, 2001
The story of how Sam Phillips founded the record company that pulled together some of the early legends of American Rock 'n' Roll.
6. Merce Cunningham: A Lifetime of Dance
December 16, 2001
A biography of one of the 20th century's most innovative choreographers.
7. Ralph Ellison: An American Journey
February 19, 2002
The impact of African-American author Ellison on the state of culture and literature in the United States.
8. Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer
March 1, 2002
The colorful life of the choreographer and performer who has often been acknowledged as America's most powerful and athletic dancer.