American Masters
S2 E9 • The Ten-Year Lunch: The Wit and Legend of the Algonquin Round Table
Episodes
Isaac in America: A Journey with Isaac Bashevis Singer
A profile of the literary work of Isaac Bashevis Singer and his influence on preserving Jewish culture and the Yiddish language.
90 min
Directed by William Wyler
7.2A retrospective on the rich legacy of cinema directed by Wyler with clips and commentary.
90 min
Rubinstein Remembered
A trip through the life and works of the piano virtuoso Arthur Rubinstein conducted by his son John.
90 min
Nik and Murray
A story of two talented personalities, Alwin Nikolais and Murray Louis, and their collaborations in the world of dance.
90 min
George Gershwin Remembered
The music of the unique American master composer (as well as his brother Ira) with insights from his collaborators and friends.
90 min
Maurice Sendak: Mon Cher Papa
An installment that shows the author and illustrator at work staging a production of a Mozart opera.
90 min
The Negro Ensemble Company
An ode to the work of the African American theater group founded in the late 60s and its impact on the performing arts.
90 min
Unanswered Prayers: The Life and Times of Truman Capote
The evolution of the novelist and his impact on other artists and American culture.
90 min
The Ten-Year Lunch: The Wit and Legend of the Algonquin Round Table
A history of the famed social gathering of leaders, intellectuals, writers, and artists.
90 min
Buster Keaton: Hard Act to Follow
The story of the silent-era star who brought brilliance and originality to physical comedy.
90 min