Since its premiere in 1986, this Emmy-winning documentary series has presented hundreds of hours comprising profiles of outstanding American cultural artists. Past subjects have included Charlie Chaplin, Helen Hayes, pop icon Andy Warhol, singer Billie Holliday and composer-conductor Leonard Bernstein.
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Mon, 5/20 at 6:30 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD
The art, life and impact of Chinese-American painter Tyrus Wong as seen through new and never-before-seen interviews, movie clips and art.
Mon, 5/20 at 11:30 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD
The art, life and impact of Chinese-American painter Tyrus Wong as seen through new and never-before-seen interviews, movie clips and art.
Tue, 5/21 at 7:30 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD
The art, life and impact of Chinese-American painter Tyrus Wong as seen through new and never-before-seen interviews, movie clips and art.
Sat, 5/25 at 7:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD
The life and career of author Amy Tan, with archival imagery, home movies, photographs, animation and original interviews.
Sat, 5/25 at 11:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD
The life and career of author Amy Tan, with archival imagery, home movies, photographs, animation and original interviews.
Sun, 5/26 at 3:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD
The art, life and impact of Chinese-American painter Tyrus Wong as seen through new and never-before-seen interviews, movie clips and art.
Mon, 5/27 at 6:30 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD
The journey and legacy of five-time Olympic medalist Duke Kahanamoku, who broke swimming records and popularized modern-day surfing while overcoming racism.
Mon, 5/27 at 11:30 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD
The journey and legacy of five-time Olympic medalist Duke Kahanamoku, who broke swimming records and popularized modern-day surfing while overcoming racism.
Tue, 5/28 at 7:30 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD
The journey and legacy of five-time Olympic medalist Duke Kahanamoku, who broke swimming records and popularized modern-day surfing while overcoming racism.
Thu, 5/30 at 1:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD
Writer/producer Norman Lear's turbulent childhood, early success with sitcoms "All in the Family," "The Jeffersons," "Good Times" and "Maude," and social activism.
Thu, 5/30 at 2:30 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD
Theatrical producer and director Joe Papp establishes The Public Theater in Manhattan.