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A lightning strike caused a man to discover Chopin, and neurologist Oliver Sacks to investigate
How did a lightning strike change a man's brain? -
FULL EPISODE Never Too Late: The Doc Severinsen Story
Trace the life and groundbreaking career of the unstoppable musical icon. -
WATCH VIDEO Doc Severinsen's Unique Fitness Routine
Doc Severinsen goes tot he gym everyday. He also swears by a special preworkout meal. -
WATCH VIDEO Why did Flannery O'Connor detest "Gone with the Wind"?
She wrote a short story mocking the excitement over the film. -
FULL EPISODE Twyla Moves
A first-hand glimpse into the legendary choreographer’s storied career. -
Seven lessons on creativity from dance legend Twyla Tharp
The master choreographer shares lessons that are applicable to anyone. -
WATCH VIDEO What was the Joy Luck Club?
The title of Amy Tan's famous novel was also the name of an investment club. -
Why doesn't anyone talk about Carole King's other no. 1 album (including her)?
"Tapestry" was a hit, but what about the album that followed, which was another platinum seller? -
WATCH VIDEO Tharp and Baryshnikov's "totally unexpected" collaboration
“It can only have happened between the two of us at that moment in time,” Tharp recalls. -
WATCH VIDEO Twyla Tharp's very valuable college decision
She directed her own dance education at Barnard, and took on a second concentration that turned out to be very helpful for her career. -
5 interesting facts about Judy Garland
Garland’s life was marred by tragedy, from beginning to end. -
WATCH VIDEO What's it like choreographing a dance for Zoom?
A technical challenge makes this even harder than expected. -
How Duke Ellington used his appearance to subvert racist stereotypes, and other ways he fought racism
He knew that music could reach people in a way that words simply could not. -
FULL EPISODE Oliver Sacks: His Own Life
Explore the life and work of the legendary neurologist and storyteller. -
WATCH VIDEO What made physician Oliver Sacks unique?
Journalist Robert Krulwich describes Sacks' talent for "storying people back into the world." -
WATCH VIDEO The Best of Doc Severinsen's Eccentric Outfits
Former Tonight Show bandleader Doc Severinsen was famous for his over the top outfits. -
FULL EPISODE Flannery
Explore the life and legacy of literary icon Flannery O'Connor with never-before-seen archival footage. -
Living with a Peacock by Flannery O'Connor
"I am always being asked why I raise them, and I have no short or reasonable answer." -
WATCH VIDEO The time Twyla Tharp pushed David Byrne to his limits
The famed choreographer pushed the musician more than anyone had before for a Broadway production. -
WATCH A PREVIEW Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir
An intimate portrait of the groundbreaking author. Premieres May 3 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings). -
4 Ways Sidney Poitier was a trailblazer on and off the screen
One of his films helped inspire the independence movement for his native Bahamas. -
How Nina Simone reinvented herself after a rejection from classical music conservatory
She was crushed after a rejection from the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia. -
5 interesting facts about Jean-Michel Basquiat
The Brooklyn-born artist Jean-Michel Basquiat remains one the most enigmatic and beloved figures of the '70s and '80s. -
This Lonesome Place by Hilton Als
"...readings of this American master often overlook the originality and honesty of her portrayal of Southern whiteness." -
WATCH VIDEO Why did Oliver Sacks love the periodic table so much?
He even incorporated it into his wardrobe and home decor. -
The time Tony Bennett "...saw things no human being should ever have to see."
Before he was a lover he was a fighter who spent time serving in World War II.
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