Alice Waters remembers her early friendship with James Beard
American Masters
Alice Waters remembers her early friendship with James Beard
American Masters
Air Date: 05/19/17
Alice Waters recalls a party early in her friendship with James Beard. Waters was nervous bringing her young daughter over to Beard's home, but the two made a wonderful impression on one another.
HOPPER: An American love story
S38 Ep1 | 53m 3s
Air Date: 01/02/24 | Expires: 01/03/27
Discover the secrets behind Edward Hopper’s most iconic and enigmatic works.
Moynihan
S38 Ep2 | 1h 43m 31s
Air Date: 03/29/24 | Expires: 03/28/27 | Rating: TV-PG
Discover the life and legacy of former U.S. Senator and diplomat Daniel Patrick Moynihan.
The Incomparable Mr. Buckley
S38 Ep3 | 1h 40m 39s
Air Date: 04/05/24 | Expires: 04/04/27 | Rating: TV-PG
Discover the intellectual evolution and political legacy of William F. Buckley, Jr.
Roberta Flack
S37 Ep1 | 1h 23m 33s
Air Date: 01/24/23 | Expires: 01/23/27 | Rating: TV-14
Discover music icon Roberta Flack’s rise to stardom and triumphs over racism and sexism.
Dr. Tony Fauci
S37 Ep2 | 1h 53m 11s
Air Date: 03/21/23 | Expires: 03/20/26 | Rating: TV-14
Join Dr. Anthony Fauci as he reflects on his life and career as a public health advocate.
In The Making
S37 Ep3 | 1h 51m 39s
Air Date: 03/24/23 | Expires: 03/23/26 | Rating: TV-14
Follow two performers as they break down barriers in opera and country music.
Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV
S37 Ep4 | 1h 45m 1s
Air Date: 05/16/23 | Expires: 05/15/27 | Rating: TV-MA
See the world through the eyes of Nam June Paik, the father of video art.
Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll
S37 Ep5 | 1h 29m 31s
Air Date: 06/02/23 | Expires: 06/01/27 | Rating: TV-14
Experience the meteoric rise and enduring legacy of Little Richard.
Jerry Brown: The Disrupter
S37 Ep6 | 1h 33m 44s
Air Date: 09/15/23 | Expires: 09/14/26 | Rating: TV-PG
Experience the political and personal journey of California governor Jerry Brown.
Floyd Abrams: Speaking Freely
S37 Ep7 | 1h 22m 45s
Air Date: 09/22/23 | Expires: 09/21/26 | Rating: TV-14
Follow the 50-year career of First Amendment lawyer and legal expert Floyd Abrams.
A Song for Cesar
S37 Ep8 | 1h 22m 12s
Air Date: 09/29/23 | Expires: 09/28/27 | Rating: TV-PG
Trace the life and legacy of labor activist Cesar Chavez through music and the arts.
Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes
S37 Ep9 | 1h 22m 29s
Air Date: 10/06/23 | Expires: 10/05/26 | Rating: TV-14
Experience the groundbreaking sounds of bebop pioneer and virtuoso composer Max Roach.
José Clemente Orozco: Hombre de Fuego (En Español)
S37 Ep10 | 54m 31s
Air Date: 10/07/23 | Expires: 10/26/25 | Rating: TV-PG
El artista José Clemente Orozco (1883-1945) encabezó el movimiento muralista en México.
Ailey
S36 Ep1 | 1h 23m 21s
Air Date: 01/11/22 | Expires: 01/10/25 | Rating: TV-14
The story of a visionary artist who found salvation through dance.
Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands
S36 Ep2 | 1h 53m 1s
Air Date: 02/08/22 | Expires: 02/07/26 | Rating: TV-14
Explore the life of the famous singer who became an icon for the civil rights movement.
Waterman – Duke: Ambassador of Aloha
S36 Ep3 | 1h 23m 57s
Air Date: 05/10/22 | Expires: 05/09/25 | Rating: TV-PG
Jason Momoa narrates the story of five-time Olympic medalist and surfer Duke Kahanamoku.
Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road
S36 Ep5 | 1h 23m 22s
Air Date: 06/14/22 | Expires: 06/13/25 | Rating: TV-14
Explore the life of the legendary singer, songwriter and co-founder of The Beach Boys.
Buffy Sainte-Marie: Carry It On
S36 Ep6 | 1h 29m 33s
Air Date: 11/22/22 | Expires: 11/21/25 | Rating: TV-14
See the story of the Indigenous singer-songwriter, social activist, educator and artist.
The Adventures of Saul Bellow
S36 Ep7 | 1h 22m 55s
Air Date: 12/12/22 | Expires: 12/11/25 | Rating: TV-MA
Explore Nobel Prize winner Saul Bellow's impact on American literature.
Groucho & Cavett
S36 Ep8 | 1h 21m 59s
Air Date: 12/27/22 | Expires: 12/26/25 | Rating: TV-PG
Discover the enduring friendship between legendary comedians Dick Cavett and Groucho Marx.
How It Feels To Be Free
S35 Ep1 | 1h 53m 19s
Air Date: 01/18/21 | Expires: 01/17/25 | Rating: TV-PG
The inspiring story of six trailblazing Black women entertainers.
Twyla Moves
S35 Ep3 | 1h 22m 31s
Air Date: 03/26/21 | Expires: 03/25/25 | Rating: TV-G
Explore choreographer Twyla Tharp’s career and famously rigorous creative process.
Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir
S35 Ep7 | 1h 39m 49s
Air Date: 05/03/21 | Expires: 11/02/25 | Rating: TV-PG
The story of the author of the “The Joy Luck Club.”
Ballerina Boys
S35 Ep8 | 53m 26s
Air Date: 06/04/21 | Expires: 06/03/24 | Rating: TV-PG
Discover The Trocks. Dancing on pointe shoes, these male ballerinas mix artistry and joy.
Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase The Blues Away
S35 Ep9 | 1h 22m 31s
Air Date: 07/27/21 | Expires: 07/29/24 | Rating: TV-14
Dive into the career of the legendary blues guitarist.
Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It
S35 Ep10 | 1h 28m 42s
Air Date: 10/05/21 | Expires: 10/04/25 | Rating: TV-14
Explore the life and 70-year career of the iconic Latina actor, performer and activist.
Becoming Helen Keller
S35 Ep11 | 1h 22m 50s
Air Date: 10/19/21 | Expires: 10/18/25 | Rating: TV-PG
Revisit the remarkable career and life of an icon who became a human rights pioneer.
Mae West: Dirty Blonde
S34 Ep2 | 1h 23m 32s
Air Date: 06/16/20 | Expires: 06/15/24 | Rating: TV-14
Dive into the life and career of groundbreaking entertainer Mae West.
Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am
S34 Ep3 | 1h 56m 29s
Air Date: 06/23/20 | Expires: 09/30/25 | Rating: TV-14
An artful and intimate meditation on the legendary storyteller.
Keith Haring: Street Art Boy
S34 Ep8 | 52m 28s
Air Date: 12/04/20 | Expires: 11/13/26 | Rating: TV-14
Explore the life of artist Keith Haring who revolutionized pop culture and fine art.
Terrence McNally: Every Act of Life
S33 Ep8 | 1h 22m 18s
Air Date: 06/14/19 | Expires: 07/05/24 | Rating: TV-PG
Explore four-time Tony-winning playwright Terrence McNally's work in theater.
Basquiat: Rage to Riches
S32 Ep7 | 1h 24m 16s
Air Date: 09/14/18 | Expires: 09/13/24 | Rating: TV-PG
He lived fast, died young and created thousands of drawings and paintings.
James Beard: America’s First Foodie
S31 Ep4 | 53m 11s
Air Date: 05/19/17 | Expires: 05/18/24
Today’s American food movement can be traced back to one man: James Beard.
Tyrus
S31 Ep7 | 1h 23m 11s
Air Date: 09/08/17 | Expires: 05/16/25
Tyrus Wong's pioneering artwork led to iconic works like Bambi and Rebel Without a Cause.
Loretta Lynn: Still a Mountain Girl
S30 Ep5 | 1h 53m 14s
Air Date: 03/04/16 | Expires: 03/03/26 | Rating: NR
"The Queen of Country Music” is still going strong after more than 50 years of music.
Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You
S30 Ep8 | 1h 24m 18s
Air Date: 10/25/16 | Expires: 07/01/24 | Rating: NR
The first documentary about the legend behind much of the bold television of the '70s.
José Clemente Orozco: Man of Fire
S21 Ep7 | 55m 41s
Air Date: 10/07/23 | Expires: 10/26/25 | Rating: TV-PG
Mexican muralist José Clemente Orozco led a life filled with drama, adversity & triumph.
Alice Waters and Her Delicious Revolution
S17 Ep4 | 53m 30s
Air Date: 03/19/03 | Expires: 05/26/24
Alice Waters has made it her mission in life to make sure that people eat beautifully.
James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket
S4 Ep4 | 1h 25m 19s
Air Date: 08/23/13 | Expires: 06/10/26 | Rating: TV-PG
Explores the life, works and beliefs of the late writer and civil rights activist.
Grace Abbott: Social Work Pioneer
9m 4s
Air Date: 03/11/20
Grace Abbott spent her life fighting for the rights of women, children and immigrants.
Aviator Bessie Coleman
9m 3s
Air Date: 03/04/20
Bessie Coleman was the first African American woman aviator.
Maggie Lena Walker: Civil Rights Activist and Entrepreneur
9m 40s
Air Date: 03/18/20
Maggie Lena Walker was the first African-American woman bank founder and president.
Lillian Gilbreth: Pioneering Inventor
10m 20s
Air Date: 03/25/20
Lillian Gilbreth was the first woman elected to the National Academy of Engineering.
Ynés Mexía: Mexican-American Botanist and Adventurer
9m 17s
Air Date: 04/01/20
Ynés Mexía became one of the most accomplished plant collectors of her time.
Anna May Wong: The first Asian American Movie Star
11m 25s
Air Date: 04/08/20
Anna May Wong spent her acting career resisting racism and typecasting in Hollywood.
Meta Warrick Fuller: Trailblazing African American Sculptor
11m 25s
Air Date: 04/15/20
Meta Warrick Fuller celebrated African American cultural identity through her artwork.
The First Woman to Lead Arctic Expeditions
10m
Air Date: 04/22/20
Louise Arner Boyd was the first American woman to lead arctic expeditions.
She was an American Cinema Pioneer
12m 12s
Air Date: 04/29/20
Lois Weber was an early film pioneer and one of the first directors to own a film studio.
This Astronomer Discovered Over 300 Stars During Her Career
9m 34s
Air Date: 05/06/20
Williamina Fleming went from doing domestic work to becoming a trailblazing astronomer.
She was the first Chinese American woman to vote in the U.S.
10m 18s
Air Date: 05/13/20
Tye Leung Schulze was the first Chinese American woman to vote in a U.S. election.
She was a leader of the American labor movement
10m 59s
Air Date: 05/20/20
Rose Schneiderman was a pioneering labor organizer and suffragist.
The First American-Born Chinese Woman Doctor
10m 18s
Air Date: 05/27/20
Margaret Chung became the first American-born Chinese woman doctor in 1916.
Gladys Bentley: Gender-Bending Performer and Musician
11m 51s
Air Date: 06/03/20
Gladys Bentley was a musical sensation and gender identity pioneer.
Annie Smith Peck: Record-Breaking Mountaineer
10m 40s
Air Date: 06/10/20
She was a record-breaking mountaineer, educator and suffragist.
The First American Indian Doctor
11m 37s
Air Date: 06/17/20
Susan La Flesche Picotte became the first American Indian woman doctor.
Sissieretta Jones was a Trailblazing Black Opera Singer
11m 5s
Air Date: 06/24/20
Sissieretta Jones was the first Black woman to headline a concert at Carnegie Hall.
Queen Lili‘uokalani – The First and Last Queen of Hawai‘i
12m 14s
Air Date: 07/01/20
Queen Lili‘uokalani was the first sovereign queen, and the last monarch of Hawai'i.
She was the First Woman to Swim Across the English Channel
11m 54s
Air Date: 07/08/20
Gertrude Ederle made history in 1926 as the first woman to swim across the English Channel
She was a Daredevil Performer & Advocate for the Blind
10m 2s
Air Date: 07/15/20
Sonora Webster Carver (1904-2003) was one of the most famous horse divers in the world.
She was a Civil Rights Activist and Co-Founder of the NAACP
11m 53s
Air Date: 07/22/20
Mary Church Terrell was a suffragist, civil rights activist and co-founder of the NAACP.
Martha Hughes Cannon: The First Woman State Senator
12m 23s
Air Date: 07/29/20
Martha Hughes Cannon was a historic state senator and public health pioneer.
Jovita Idar: Mexican American Activist and Journalist
11m 8s
Air Date: 08/05/20
Jovita Idar was a Latina journalist who worked for an end to segregation and racism.
Jeannette Rankin: The First Woman Member of U.S. Congress
12m 38s
Air Date: 08/12/20
Jeannette Rankin made history as the first woman elected to the U.S. Congress.
Zitkála-Šá: Trailblazing American Indian Composer and Writer
11m 39s
Air Date: 08/19/20
Zitkála-Šá co-composed and wrote the libretto for the first American Indian opera.
The First Black Woman to Run for Vice President of The U.S.
12m 32s
Air Date: 08/26/20
Charlotta Bass was the first Black woman to run for Vice President of the United States.
Jacques Pépin makes buttermilk pancakes
3m 3s
Air Date: 09/04/20
Jacques Pépin demonstrates how to make buttermilk pancakes from his home kitchen.
Jacques Pépin makes cocotte eggs
3m 48s
Air Date: 09/04/20
Jacques Pépin makes eggs in a little container called a "cocotte."
Jacques Pépin makes fried eggs
3m 21s
Air Date: 09/03/20
Jacques Pépin makes tender, slightly runny fried eggs.
Jacques Pépin makes Eggs Jeannette
6m 27s
Air Date: 09/03/20
Jacques Pépin makes a very easy-to-do, delicious, and unusual way to enjoy eggs.
Jacques Pépin makes a country omelet
6m 6s
Air Date: 09/03/20
Jacques Pépin makes a country omelet with potatoes, onions and cheese for a great lunch.
Jacques Pépin makes a seafood omelet
6m 40s
Air Date: 09/03/20
Jacques Pépin makes a seafood omelet, a very elegant dish for a light supper.
Jacques Pépin makes classic scrambled eggs
4m 55s
Air Date: 09/03/20
Jacques Pépin makes scrambled eggs "the classic way" for an elegant, simple dinner.
Jacques Pépin makes rice cakes with eggs
3m 22s
Air Date: 09/03/20
Jacques Pépin makes rice cakes using leftover rice with eggs on top.
Jacques Pépin makes an easy cream cheese soufflé
3m 28s
Air Date: 09/04/20
Jacques Pépin makes an easy cream cheese soufflé, great for a first course.
Jacques Pépin makes easy and delicious crêpes
6m 5s
Air Date: 09/04/20
Jacques Pépin makes easy and delicious crêpes.
Amyra León: Strange Grace
15m 18s
Air Date: 10/14/20
Meet musician, poet, author, and activist Amyra León.
Anik Khan: Street Level
13m 9s
Air Date: 10/05/20
Explore the music of Anik Khan, the Bangladesh-born, Queens, NY-raised hip-hop artist.
Bunky Echo-Hawk: The Resistance
8m
Air Date: 10/05/20
How the reality of Native Americans inspires Pawnee artist Bunky Echo-Hawk's work.
Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah: The New Chief
11m 20s
Air Date: 10/05/20
The Grammy-nominated musician from New Orleans defies the expectations of jazz music.
Damon Davis: Apologue for the Darkest Gods
11m 52s
Air Date: 10/05/20
A look into the art of award-winning, post-disciplinary artist Damon Davis.
Jamaica Heolimeleikalani Osorio: This Is the Way We Rise
12m 16s
Air Date: 10/14/20
Jamaica Heolimeleikalani Osorio is a Kanaka Maoli wahine poet, activist, and academic.
Maia Cruz Palileo: Becoming the Moon
11m 54s
Air Date: 10/05/20
Maia Cruz Palileo is a multi-disciplinary artist who explores themes of migration.
Vincent Valdez: The Beginning is Near
11m 1s
Air Date: 10/05/20
Artist Vincent Valdez emphasizes under-examined historical narratives in his work.
Julian Eltinge: Female Impersonator of the Vaudeville Era
4m 45s
Air Date: 03/01/21
Julian Eltinge was a female impersonator who was once America's highest paid performer.
Gladys Bentley: Drag King of the Harlem Renaissance
5m 57s
Air Date: 06/25/21
Gladys Bentley was a musician and drag king who was a part of the Harlem Renaissance.
Renegades Pilot: Kitty O’Neil [Open Captions]
8m 55s
Air Date: 07/26/21
Discover "the fastest woman in the world," deaf racecar driver and daredevil Kitty O'Neil.
Renegades Pilot: Kitty O’Neil [Audio Description + ASL]
8m 55s
Air Date: 07/26/21
Discover "the fastest woman in the world," deaf racecar driver and daredevil Kitty O'Neil.
Jose Sarria: Legendary Drag Queen and Queer Activist
5m 52s
Air Date: 07/27/21
Sarria was a legend of the San Francisco drag scene.
Joan Jett Blakk: The drag queen who ran for president
6m 13s
Air Date: 08/06/21
She ran for president in lipstick, heels and eyeshadow.
Flawless Sabrina: Queer Icon and Star of ‘The Queen’
6m 30s
Air Date: 08/20/21
She was an artist, activist, gay mother and mentor to hundreds of queer youth.
Jean Malin: Queen of the Pansies
5m 57s
Air Date: 09/03/21
Jean Malin was one of the first openly gay performers in the Prohibition era.
Crystal Labeija: The Queen Who Reinvented Ball Culture
5m 38s
Air Date: 09/24/21
Crystal was a proud Black trans woman, a drag mother and, a pageant girl.
William Dorsey Swann: The first “Queen of Drag”
4m 39s
Air Date: 10/01/21
Born into slavery, Swann was the first known person to identify as a “Queen of Drag.”
Lights, Camera, Acción
24m 25s
Air Date: 10/05/21 | Expires: 10/05/25
Celebrate the incredible impact Latinos have made in Hollywood — past, present and future.
Jacques Pépin Makes Onion Soup Gratinée
6m 49s
Air Date: 11/18/21
Pépin teaches us how to make onion soup gratinée.
Jacques Pépin Makes Sauteed Brussels Sprouts
2m 31s
Air Date: 11/18/21
Jacques Pépin shows us a simple but tasty Brussels sprouts recipe.
Jacques Pépin Makes Shrimp-Stuffed Portobello
7m 24s
Air Date: 11/18/21
Pépin's recipe for stuffed portobello has breadcrumbs, garlic, butter and herbs.
Jacques Pépin Makes Fresh Corn Purée
4m 9s
Air Date: 11/18/21
Pépin shows us how to make one of his favorite dishes for the summer, a fresh corn purée.
Jacques Pépin Makes Beef Carpaccio
5m 13s
Air Date: 11/19/21
Pépin teaches us his recipe for beef carpaccio.
Jacques Pépin Makes Cold Tomato-Cucumber Soup
5m 15s
Air Date: 12/02/21
Pépin loves a cold soup in the summer using this recipe.
Jacques Pépin Makes Moules Two Ways
5m 22s
Air Date: 12/02/21
Pépin demonstrates two ways of making mussels.
Jacques Pépin Makes Kale Soup
5m 30s
Air Date: 12/02/21
Pépin teaches us his recipe for a hearty kale soup.
Jacques Pépin Makes Tomato Toasts
6m 41s
Air Date: 12/02/21
This recipe for tomato toasts with olives is inspired by Pépin's time in Spain.
Jacques Pépin Makes Clam Fritters
5m 40s
Air Date: 12/02/21
Pépin's clam fritters bring back fond memories of going clamming in the sea.
Jacques Pépin Makes Quiche Lorraine
12m 9s
Air Date: 12/02/21
Pépin's recipe for quiche Lorraine is inspired by his mother.
Herbie Hancock on jazz and Quincy Jones’ influence
15m 39s
Air Date: 02/25/22
Herbie Hancock discusses the producer's career and influence in the music industry.
Gloria Naylor on the American dream
15m 16s
Air Date: 02/25/22
Gloria Naylor speaks about the American dream and Nella Larsen's "Passing."
Betty White talks about funny women in comedy history
12m 12s
Air Date: 02/25/22
Betty White talks about funny women in comedy history like Carol Burnett and Lucille Ball.
Dionne Warwick on Lena Horne and her musical influences
11m 55s
Air Date: 03/02/22
Dionne Warwick discusses Lena Horne and her other musical influences.
Patti Smith on Lou Reed and rock and roll
15m 35s
Air Date: 03/04/22
Patti Smith shares her thoughts on Lou Reed and the 70s rock and roll scene.
Laura Linney on mastering acting at Juilliard
15m 7s
Air Date: 03/17/22
Laura Linney discusses her time at Juilliard and how it helped shape her as an actor.
Gloria Steinem on the legacy of Marilyn Monroe
11m
Air Date: 03/24/22
Gloria Steinem talks about Marilyn Monroe in relation to the women's movement.
I. M. Pei on sculpture
7m 26s
Air Date: 05/18/22
I. M. Pei shares his thoughts on the relationship between sculpture and scale.
Baayork Lee on becoming a Broadway star at age 5
12m 24s
Air Date: 05/25/22
Baayork Lee discusses starring on Broadway at age 5 and working with Richard Rodgers.
Tracey Ullman on Mel Brooks’ intrinsically American comedy
11m 45s
Air Date: 06/22/22
Tracey Ullman discusses the joys of working with Mel Brooks.
How Harry Belafonte embraced Black culture in music
16m 49s
Air Date: 07/12/22
Harry Belafonte speaks about Paul Robeson and Black culture in music.
Jacques Pépin Makes Ice Cream French Toast
3m 33s
Air Date: 07/20/22
Jacques Pépin adapted this recipe from his time as a breakfast cook in Paris.
Jacques Pépin Makes Lemon Posset for Dessert
4m 16s
Air Date: 07/25/22
This lemon posset is one of Jacques Pépin's simplest recipes.
Jacques Pépin Prepares Blueberries with Lemon and Mint
3m 24s
Air Date: 08/01/22
Another take on blueberries, lemon and mint from Jacques Pépin.
Jacques Pépin Makes Spaghetti with Basil Pesto
8m 9s
Air Date: 08/11/22
In the summer, Pépin likes to use fresh basil from his garden to make this pesto recipe.
Jacques Pépin Makes Pasta Primavera
5m 32s
Air Date: 08/18/22
This versatile pasta recipe can be made with any seasonal vegetables.
Jacques Pépin Makes Pasta Fagioli
4m 28s
Air Date: 08/23/22
Pasta fagioli, or "pasta and beans," is a filling dish with pantry friendly ingredients.
Jacques Pépin Makes Pork Roast with Ratatouille
5m 25s
Air Date: 08/31/22
Pépin slow roasts this dish for a tender and juicy pork.
Martin Scorsese on the films of John Ford
19m 20s
Air Date: 09/07/22
Martin Scorsese discusses how John Ford's films have impacted his career.
Jacques Pépin Makes Baked Salmon with Sautéed Endive
4m 2s
Air Date: 09/08/22
Pépin shares his method for a simple baked salmon served with caramelized endive.
Jacques Pépin Makes Sautéed Cod with Mushrooms
5m 44s
Air Date: 09/14/22
Pépin serves cod with a garnish of vegetables including mushrooms, radishes and olives.
Jacques Pépin Makes Tuna Tartare
6m 39s
Air Date: 09/21/22
Pépin serves his tuna tartare with onions, scallions and a garnish of bread and cucumbers.
Lily Gladstone: Far Out There
13m 51s
Air Date: 03/14/23
Native American actress Lily Gladstone reflects on her origins and acting in Hollywood.
Sydney G. James: How We See Us
15m 33s
Air Date: 03/21/23
Artist Sydney G. James’ bold brush strokes address racial injustice in her native Detroit.
Jonathan Thunder: Good Mythology
14m 11s
Air Date: 03/28/23
Ojibwe artist Jonathan Thunder explores the mythic inspirations of his surrealist work.
Alejandro Jimenez: The Ground I Stand On
12m
Air Date: 04/04/23
A lyrical exploration of the life and work of Mexican-American poet Alejandro Jimenez.
Walshy Fire: Pull Up
10m 25s
Air Date: 04/11/23
Caribbean-American D.J. Walshy Fire electrifies audiences with dancehall-inspired beats.
Senghor Reid: Make Way For Tomorrow
13m 4s
Air Date: 04/18/23
Artist Senghor Reid draws inspiration from current events and his hometown of Detroit.
Ethan Lim: Cambodian Futures
16m 34s
Air Date: 04/25/23
Chef Ethan Lim creates vibrant dishes inspired by the rich, complex history of Cambodia.
Keeping Video Art Alive With C.T. Lui
8m 24s
Air Date: 06/09/23
Engineer Chi-Tien Lui has restored most of Nam June Paik's video art over the years.
Treat Williams on the acting process with Sidney Lumet
6m 24s
Air Date: 06/13/23
Actor Treat Williams describes working with director Sidney Lumet on “Prince of the City.”
Lady Bunny on the echoes of Mae West in drag culture
12m 19s
Air Date: 06/29/23
Drag performer and artist Lady Bunny talks about Mae West's influence.
James Earl Jones on Sidney Poitier and acting
16m 12s
Air Date: 07/06/23
James Earl Jones talks Sidney Poitier's impact on himself and other young Black actors.
Fran Drescher on being a showrunner for the American sitcom
21m 12s
Air Date: 07/11/23
Fran Drescher talks about how she took inspiration from Lucille Ball for "The Nanny."
André Leon Talley on Mae West’s impact on fashion and style
15m 24s
Air Date: 07/20/23
André Leon Talley recounts how Mae West used fashion and her sexuality to empower herself.
Protactile: A Language of Touch
17m 42s
Air Date: 07/25/23
DeafBlind people are creating a new language called Protactile, based solely on touch.
Protactile: A Language of Touch [Audio Description + ASL]
17m 42s
Air Date: 07/25/23
DeafBlind people are creating a new language called Protactile, based solely on touch.
Protactile: A Language of Touch [Extended Audio Description]
21m 23s
Air Date: 07/25/23
DeafBlind people are creating a new language called Protactile, based solely on touch.
Filmmaker Jonas Mekas on living in Andy Warhol’s New York
22m 21s
Air Date: 08/02/23
Filmmaker Jonas Mekas describes the burgeoning art scene of New York City in the 1960s.
Steve Martin on how David Geffen thrived through friendships
14m 41s
Air Date: 08/09/23
Steve Martin discusses how David Geffen found Hollywood success through his friendships.
John Singleton on having Maya Angelou as a mentor
13m 33s
Air Date: 08/22/23
John Singleton came to Maya Angelou for guidance while working on "Poetic Justice."
How Billy Crystal learned to imitate Sammy Davis, Jr.
19m 23s
Air Date: 11/01/23
Billy Crystal speaks on his admiration for and working relationship with Sammy Davis, Jr.
How Rita Moreno auditioned and rehearsed for West Side Story
20m 32s
Air Date: 11/06/23
Rita Moreno reflects on the 1961 production of "West Side Story."
Neil Young on David Geffen’s success as a media mogul
15m 10s
Air Date: 11/08/23
Neil Young speaks about David Geffen’s role as a performer in the art of the deal.
Jerry Lewis on comedy and his bond with Sammy Davis, Jr.
9m 45s
Air Date: 12/07/23
Jerry Lewis talks about becoming a comedian and his friendship with Sammy Davis, Jr.
Louis Gossett, Jr. honors Maya Angelou’s storytelling impact
19m 53s
Air Date: 12/18/23
Lou Gossett, Jr. discusses Dr. Maya Angelou’s role as a "matriarch."
HOPPER: An American love story (ASL + Audio Description)
53m 3s
Air Date: 01/02/24 | Expires: 01/03/27
Discover the secrets behind Edward Hopper’s most iconic and enigmatic works.
HOPPER: An American love story (Extended Audio Description)
1h 7m 42s
Air Date: 01/02/24 | Expires: 01/03/27
Discover the secrets behind Edward Hopper’s most iconic and enigmatic works.
Searching for Augusta Savage
21m 48s
Air Date: 02/15/24
Discover Augusta Savage's legacy as a Harlem Renaissance sculptor and art activist.
Becoming Yamazushi
14m 8s
Air Date: 03/14/24
A Japanese American rapper discovers how art can champion cultural liberation.
Moynihan (ASL)
1h 43m 31s
Air Date: 04/01/24 | Expires: 03/28/27
Discover the life and legacy of former U.S. Senator and diplomat Daniel Patrick Moynihan.
Moynihan (Extended Audio Description)
1h 44m 19s
Air Date: 04/09/24 | Expires: 03/28/27
Discover the life and legacy of former U.S. Senator and diplomat Daniel Patrick Moynihan.
The Incomparable Mr. Buckley (Extended Audio Description)
1h 42m 8s
Air Date: 04/22/24 | Expires: 04/04/27
Discover the intellectual evolution and political legacy of William F. Buckley, Jr.
The Incomparable Mr. Buckley (ASL)
1h 40m 40s
Air Date: 04/22/24 | Expires: 04/04/27
Discover the intellectual evolution and political legacy of William F. Buckley, Jr.
Susie Essman on “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and the unique “genius” of Larry David
8m 45s
Air Date: 04/14/24
Comedian Susie Essman talks about the unique traits of "Curb Your Enthusiasm."
Weaving Nature
18m 39s
Air Date: 04/22/24
David Bacharach creates "The Mounds," a land art installation confronting climate change.
Jerry Seinfeld on his place in American sitcom history
16m 1s
Air Date: 04/23/24
Jerry Seinfeld discusses his collaboration with Larry David and the evolution of the sitcom.
Dear Corky
16m 27s
Air Date: 05/01/24
Discover the work of New York photographer Corky Lee in his own words.
HOPPER: An American love story
S38 Ep1 | 1m 2s
Air Date: 01/02/24
Discover the secrets behind Edward Hopper’s most iconic and enigmatic works.
Edward Hopper’s career soared as wife Jo Nivison’s faltered
S38 Ep1 | 2m 31s
Air Date: 01/02/24
Edward Hopper's career soared while his wife Jo Nivison's faltered.
Edward Hopper’s simple lifestyle with wife Jo
S38 Ep1 | 1m 55s
Air Date: 01/02/24
Edward and Jo Hopper lived an extremely frugal life.
Edward Hopper’s work showed a narrow view of New York
S38 Ep1 | 2m 39s
Air Date: 01/02/24
Edward Hopper showed no interest in the growing diversity of America.
A closer look at Edward Hopper’s “Automat” and “Chop Suey”
S38 Ep1 | 1m 59s
Air Date: 01/02/24
Edward Hopper displayed a preference for quieter social commentary with his art.
Rare interview footage of Edward Hopper on his process
S38 Ep1 | 29m 7s
Air Date: 01/02/24
Edward Hopper joins Brian O'Doherty for a conversation about his process and inspirations.
Edward Hopper’s childhood in Nyack, New York
S38 Ep1 | 2m 3s
Air Date: 01/02/24
Edward Hopper was raised in Nyack, where his creativity was fostered by his parents.
HOPPER: An American love story (EAD + ASL + OC Trailer)
S38 Ep1 | 2m 10s
Air Date: 01/02/24
Discover the secrets behind Edward Hopper’s most iconic and enigmatic works.
Moynihan
S38 Ep2 | 2m 49s
Air Date: 03/29/24
Discover the life and legacy of former U.S. Senator and diplomat Daniel Patrick Moynihan.
Explaining the “Moynihan Report”
S38 Ep2 | 6m 3s
Air Date: 03/29/24
In 1965, Daniel Patrick Moynihan released the controversial "Moynihan Report."
Daniel Patrick Moynihan on going “beyond the melting pot”
S38 Ep2 | 2m 40s
Air Date: 03/29/24
Daniel Patrick Moynihan's book transformed how ethnicity was viewed in America.
Moynihan on working with Nixon across party lines
S38 Ep2 | 2m 23s
Air Date: 03/29/24
Against advice, Daniel Patrick Moynihan took a job as Richard Nixon's domestic advisor.
When William F. Buckley, Jr. ran for mayor of New York City
S38 Ep3 | 2m 56s
Air Date: 04/05/24
William F. Buckley, Jr. ran for mayor of New York City under the Conservative Party.
William F. Buckley, Jr.’s relationship with wife Patricia
S38 Ep3 | 2m 5s
Air Date: 04/05/24
William F. Buckley, Jr. and his wife Patricia had a brazen, but loving relationship.
Buckley’s Yale criticism fueled the conservative movement
S38 Ep3 | 1m 47s
Air Date: 04/05/24
Yale administration feared Buckley's outspoken criticism of the university.
William F. Buckley, Jr.’s early childhood life
S38 Ep3 | 3m 4s
Air Date: 04/05/24
William F. Buckley, Jr. grew up in Great Elm, a sprawling estate located in Sharon, Conn.
The Incomparable Mr. Buckley
S38 Ep3 | 2m 31s
Air Date: 04/05/24
Discover the intellectual evolution and political legacy of William F. Buckley, Jr.
Exclusive Preview: Who was William F. Buckley, Jr.?
S38 Ep3 | 10m 12s
Air Date: 04/05/24
Watch the first ten minutes of The Incomparable Mr. Buckley in this sneak preview.
The Incomparable Mr. Buckley (AD + ASL + OC Trailer)
S38 Ep3 | 2m 47s
Air Date: 04/05/24
Discover the intellectual evolution and political legacy of William F. Buckley, Jr.
5 Firing Line moments that are still relevant today
S38 Ep3 | 15m 34s
Air Date: 04/05/24
This Firing Line compliation shows Buckley in conversation with five of his most memorable guests.
Roberta Flack
S37 Ep1 | 35s
Air Date: 01/24/23
Discover music icon Roberta Flack’s rise to stardom and triumphs over racism and sexism.
Clint Eastwood loved “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face”
S37 Ep1 | 2m 42s
Air Date: 01/24/23
Clint Eastwood loved Roberta Flack's song "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face."
How Roberta Flack created soul with “getting-togetherness”
S37 Ep1 | 2m 43s
Air Date: 01/24/23
Roberta Flack performed with all of that soulful "getting-toggetherness."
The origin of Flack’s hit “Killing Me Softly With His Song”
S37 Ep1 | 2m 27s
Air Date: 01/24/23
How Roberta Flack made "Killing Me Softly With His Song" her own.
Roberta Flack was a child piano prodigy
S37 Ep1 | 2m 9s
Air Date: 01/24/23
Growing up, Roberta Flack was known as a piano prodigy who "could play anything."
Dr. Tony Fauci
S37 Ep2 | 2m 18s
Air Date: 03/21/23
Join Dr. Anthony Fauci as he reflects on his life and career as a public health advocate.
How Dr. Fauci handled the AIDS crisis
S37 Ep2 | 4m 34s
Air Date: 03/21/23
Dr. Fauci's relationship with AIDS activists changed throughout the years.
Dr. Fauci’s security
S37 Ep2 | 1m 46s
Air Date: 03/21/23
Since the spring of 2020, Dr. Fauci has had 24/7 security.
Dr. Fauci visits D.C. to battle vaccine hesistancy
S37 Ep2 | 7m 2s
Air Date: 03/21/23
Dr. Fauci and the mayor of D.C. encourage residents to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Dr. Fauci on retiring
S37 Ep2 | 2m 2s
Air Date: 03/21/23
Dr. Anthony Fauci sits down with his wife, Dr. Christine Grady, to discuss retiring.
In The Making
S37 Ep3 | 3m 53s
Air Date: 03/24/23
Follow two performers as they break down barriers in opera and country music.
The history of Black artists in country music
S37 Ep3 | 2m 20s
Air Date: 03/24/23
Black musicians have always had a place in the history of country music.
The nomadic life of an opera singer
S37 Ep3 | 2m 38s
Air Date: 03/24/23
J'Nai Bridges talks about the pros and cons of life as an opera singer.
Preparing for a final opera performance
S37 Ep3 | 3m 5s
Air Date: 03/24/23
In this outtake from "J'Nai Bridges Unamplified," J'Nai prepares for a final appearance.
Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV
S37 Ep4 | 2m 31s
Air Date: 05/16/23
See the world through the eyes of Nam June Paik, the father of video art.
Nam June Paik’s communication problem
S37 Ep4 | 45s
Air Date: 05/16/23
Nam June Paik describes how everyday is a communication problem for him.
Nam June Paik’s early art
S37 Ep4 | 42s
Air Date: 05/16/23
In Zen for Head (1962), Nam June Paik used his body as an instrument in the performance.
Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll
S37 Ep5 | 28s
Air Date: 06/02/23
Experience the meteoric rise and enduring legacy of Little Richard.
The king and queen of rock ‘n’ roll—and Sunset Boulevard
S37 Ep5 | 1m 33s
Air Date: 06/02/23
By 1985, Little Richard had abandoned rock 'n' roll and was living in a hotel in L.A.
Little Richard preaches the gospel
S37 Ep5 | 2m
Air Date: 06/02/23
Little Richard had a fervid relationship with religion.
The origins of “Tutti Frutti”
S37 Ep5 | 1m 41s
Air Date: 06/02/23
Little Richard first originated the famous refrain in "Tutti Frutti" at the Dew Drop Inn.
Big Freedia on Little Richard, music and the queer community
S37 Ep5 | 13m 48s
Air Date: 06/02/23
Artist Big Freedia reflects on the similarities between herself and Little Richard.
Jerry Brown: The Disrupter
S37 Ep6 | 2m 8s
Air Date: 09/15/23
Experience the political and personal journey of California governor Jerry Brown.