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00:04:24
Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road
Clip | Watch Brian Wilson produce a song
See musical genius Brian Wilson at work producing his song, "Honeycomb."
Premiered: June 14, 2022
00:01:14
Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road
Clip | Rare studio footage of the Beach Boys' "Good Vibrations"
Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys work on "Good Vibrations" in the studio in 1966.
Premiered: June 14, 2022
00:02:41
Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road
Clip | Brian Wilson visits his high school
Brian Wilson makes a stop at his high school alma mater.
Premiered: June 14, 2022
00:01:21
Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road
Clip | When journalist Jason Fine first met Brian Wilson
Jason Fine describes how his friendship with Brian Wilson first started.
Premiered: June 14, 2022
01:23:22
Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road
Preview & Full Episode
Expires in 3 days
Explore the life and career of the legendary singer and co-founder of The Beach Boys.
Premiered: June 14, 2022
00:01:41
Joe Papp in Five Acts
Clip | When Joe Papp asked Meryl Streep to take over the theater
Meryl Streep was touched, but perplexed when Papp asked her to run the theater.
Premiered: June 3, 2022
00:01:03
Joe Papp in Five Acts
Clip | Why Joe Papp thinks the theater should be free for all of us
Joe Papp made it his mission to have theater be accessible to the public.
Premiered: June 3, 2022
00:02:14
Joe Papp in Five Acts
Clip | Papp turned a dilapidated building into The Public Theater
Joe Papp saved a historic building from demolition, which evolved into The Public Theater.
Premiered: June 3, 2022
00:02:25
Joe Papp in Five Acts
Clip | The origins of Shakespeare in the Park
Papp built a stage on a 35 foot truck so he could bring Shakespeare to other communities.
Premiered: June 3, 2022
00:01:42
Joe Papp in Five Acts
Preview
Papp, founder of Free Shakespeare in the Park, believed great art is for all.
Premiered: June 3, 2022
00:03:19
Joe Papp in Five Acts
Clip | Representation in theater was important to Joe Papp
When developing Free Shakespeare in the Park, Joe Papp wanted people to feel represented.
Premiered: June 3, 2022
01:23:57
Waterman – Duke: Ambassador of Aloha
Preview & Full Episode
Jason Momoa narrates the story of five-time Olympic medalist and surfer Duke Kahanamoku.
Premiered: May 10, 2022
00:02:10
Waterman – Duke: Ambassador of Aloha
Clip | The meaning of Aloha
Paul Strauch recounts a conversation he had with Duke about the power of the word "Aloha."
Premiered: May 10, 2022
00:02:27
Waterman – Duke: Ambassador of Aloha
Clip | Overcoming the distinct challenge of indoor swimming
Duke found his mind and body shocked by his first time swimming in an indoor pool.
Premiered: May 10, 2022
00:02:41
Waterman – Duke: Ambassador of Aloha
Clip | Duke's incredible rescue mission while on a surfboard
Duke Kahanamoku rescued eight men from the capsized Thelma in California.
Premiered: May 10, 2022
00:02:40
Waterman – Duke: Ambassador of Aloha
Clip | How Duke broke the swimming world record in Hawaii
Duke Kahanamoku shattered the Amateur Athletic Union's swim record in 1911.
Premiered: May 10, 2022
00:01:24
Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands
Clip | How racism affected Marian Anderson's vocal classification
Though Marian Anderson could sing both high and low notes, she was billed as a contralto.
Premiered: February 8, 2022
00:03:14
Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands
Clip | Marian Anderson's singing recalls America's racial unrest
"Crucifixion" recalled the racial unrest Marian Anderson saw during her time in Chicago.
Premiered: February 8, 2022
01:02:05
Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands
Clip | Denyce Graves and others discuss Marian Anderson's legacy
Celebrate Marian Anderson in this event with Denyce Graves, George Shirley and others.
Premiered: February 8, 2022
00:01:37
Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands
Clip | Marian Anderson's love of fashion and shoes
Marian Anderson had a vast collection of couture clothing.
Premiered: February 8, 2022
01:53:01
Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands
Preview & Full Episode
Explore the life of the famous singer who became an icon for the civil rights movement.
Premiered: February 8, 2022
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