Duke Ellington's groundbreaking music career shattered racial barriers, as he collaborated with artists from diverse backgrounds and transformed the Cotton Club into a melting pot for his innovative jazz compositions, introducing the country to avant-garde sounds.
1. LBJ: Part 1 - Beautiful Texas
Aired: Sep 30, 1991The next episode delves into the tumultuous life of Lyndon Baines Johnson, a ...
2. LBJ: Part 2 - My Fellow Americans
Aired: Sep 30, 1991Lyndon Baines Johnson's presidency is marked by a tumultuous journey of unexp...
3. The Massachusetts 54th Colored Infantry
Aired: Oct 7, 1991The next episode explores the remarkable story of the 54th Massachusetts Infa...
Aired: Oct 28, 1991P.T. Barnum's incredible journey transforms the American Circus into a global...
Aired: Nov 4, 1991The next episode delves into the remarkable legacy of Mayor James Curley, who...
6. Pearl Harbor: Surprise and Remembrance
Aired: Nov 11, 1991The next episode delves into the crucial events that set the stage for Pearl ...
7. G-Men: The Rise of J. Edgar Hoover
Aired: Feb 24, 1992J. Edgar Hoover's ascent to power can be to a attributed deep understanding o...
8. Duke Ellington: Reminiscing in Tempo
Aired: Dec 9, 1991Duke Ellington's groundbreaking music career shattered racial barriers, as he...
Aired: Jan 6, 1992A shocking revelation rocks the country as it's discovered that the winners o...
Aired: Jan 13, 1992The next episode delves into the lives of Eugene Dennis and his wife Peggy, t...
Aired: Feb 10, 1992Three men dedicate their lives to safeguarding the wilderness, sparking a lon...
Aired: Oct 14, 1991In the next installment, a pivotal moment of personal growth and self-discove...
Aired: Feb 17, 1992The Johnstown Flood of 1889 ravages Pennsylvania, claiming thousands of lives...
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Seasons: 37
Current Status: Returning Series
Network: PBS
Production Country: United States
Genres:Documentary, History, Biography
