Levine on Conducting
In this outtake from James Levine: America's Maestro, James Levine gives an explanation of his unique approach to conducting an orchestra - how he believes in being a "teacher conductor."
Layla Claire Rehearses with James Levine
In this clip from James Levine: America's Maestro, watch Maestro Levine rehearse with and give advice to the young artist Layla Claire in List Hall. James Levine: America's Maestro premieres Wednesday June 1st, 2011 at 8 p.m. (check local listings).
John Muir in the New World
This documentary delves into John Muir's life with reenactments throughout the majestic landscapes he visited: Wisconsin, Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada, the Alhambra Valley of California, and the glaciers of Alaska. This Scottish American is remembered as the father of the environmental movement. John Muir in the New World airs nationally Monday, April 18 at 9 p.m. (check local listings).
Interview with John Muir Filmmaker Catherine Tatge
Catherine Tatge, the Director/Producer/Writer of American Masters John Muir in the New World, discusses how she uses reenactments to provide the visual elements needed to communicate the power of Muir's story, how she cast the part of Muir, and why Muir is an American Master. John Muir in the New World airs nationally Monday, April 18, 2011 at 9 p.m. (ET) on PBS (check local listings).
John Muir Outtakes: The Alaskan Expedition
Hear stories from one of John Muir's expeditions in Alaska with his colleage and companion S. Hall Young, including a tale of Muir's rescue of Young during a very near brush with death in these outtakes from the documentary John Muir in the New World. John Muir in the New World airs April 18 at 9 p.m. (ET) on PBS (check local listings).
Linda Ronstadt and Women in Country Rock
Musicians Bonnie Raitt, J.D. Souther, Jackson Browne, and Chris Darrow discuss the distinct sensibilities of women in country music and recognize Linda Ronstadt as a pioneer in the genre. This scene is an outtake from Troubadours: Carole King / James Taylor & The Rise of the Singer-Songwriter airing nationally Wednesday, March 2 at 8 p.m. (check local listings).
Steve Martin on the Trains of Santa Monica
Steve Martin discusses the trains that used to run down Santa Monica Boulevard and how he worked them into his act in this outtake from Troubadours: Carole King / James Taylor & The Rise of the Singer-Songwriter, airing nationally Wednesday, March 2 at 8 p.m. (check local listings).
Kris Kristofferson and Country Music at the Troubadour
Kris Kristofferson reflects on how the Troubadour launched his career, alongside artists who performed at the legendary club, Carole King, Roger McGuinn of The Byrds, J.D. Souther, Richard "Dickie" Davis, and Barney Hoskyns. This scene is an outtake from Troubadours: Carole King / James Taylor & The Rise of the Singer-Songwriter airing Wednesday, March 2 at 8 p.m. (check local listings).
Interview with filmmaker Morgan Neville
Morgan Neville describes the making of the documentary Troubadours: Carole King / James Taylor & The Rise of the Singer-Songwriter, a riveting chronicle of the time, weaving archival footage, rare performances, and interviews from a veritable who's who. roubadours: Carole King / James Taylor & The Rise of the Singer-Songwriter airs Wednesday, March 2 at 8 p.m. (ET) on PBS (check local listings).
Life at the Troubadour
In these deleted scenes from Troubadours, Roger McGuinn, former Troubadour staff, photographer Harry Diltz, Cheech & Chong, and Bonnie Raitt tell stories about the incredible energy and community that centered around the nightly performances and daily club life, including the time Joni Mitchell surprised Bonnie Raitt backstage and anecdotes of David Crosby's legendary pot smoking habit.
Troubadours: Carole King / James Taylor & The Rise of the...
In the wake of the turbulent 1960s, a new style of song and songwriter came to the fore - a style marked by vulnerable introspection and raw, naked emotion.
Jeff Bridges: The Dude Abides - Outtakes: With John Goodwin
Jeff Bridges with childhood friend John Goodwin -- both playing guitars together, John Goodwin singing with Jeff enjoying
Jeff Bridges Answers a Question From Facebook
Jeff Bridges is the subject of an American Masters documentary (airing on PBS 1/12). In connection with that broadcast, we asked PBS's Facebook fans what *they* would want to ask him. Here is his answer to one of the most interesting questions we received.
Interview: Jeff Bridges "The Dude Abides"
How much of "The Dude" is still in Jeff Bridges? In this interview, he talks about the surprising reasons why he agreed to be the subject of an "American Masters" documentary. "Jeff Bridges: The Dude Abides" airs Wednesday, January 12, at 8 p.m.
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