Read about the evolution of the man who would host The Tonight Show for over 29 years.

Read about the turbulent life of the author of Gone With the Wind.

In an excerpt from her book, Scout, Atticus, and Boo, director Mary Murphy details the the way that Harper Lee's upbringing contributed to creation and success of literary classic To Kill a Mockingbird.

Director Gail Levin explains why she chose to direct the documentary Cab Calloway: Sketches and her hopes for the impact the documentary will have on today's musicians.

In 1980, Cab Calloway was (re)discovered by a new generation, in a filmed tribute to black music, The Blues Brothers.

Frequently photographed in matching clothes, poses, or both, the Eames brought a rich array of talents to their life/work partnership 1941-1978) as well as a contagious enthusiasm for life and art.

Read an essay on the life and achievements of Bill T. Jones written by John Rockwell, originally presented in 2010 when Jones was bestowed with the Kennedy Center Honors.

Over 40 years with the Metropolitan Opera--since his June 5, 1971, debut with Tosca--Music Director James Levine has developed a relationship with that company that is unparalleled in its history and unique in the musical world today.

It is widely acknowledged that the Metropolitan Opera has gone through a Renaissance over the past 30 years under the direction of James Levine.