Behind the Scenes (1992)
Documentary
Behind the Scenes was a 10-part television miniseries aimed towards 8- to 12-year-olds about various aspects of the arts, that was broadcast on PBS in 1992. The series was executive produced by Alice Stewart Trillin and Jane Garmey, produced and directed by Ellen Hovde and Muffie Meyer, and hosted by Penn & Teller. It was developed to illuminate the creative process underlying the working of artists. The series was funded by The National Endowment for the Arts, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, the Nathan Cummings Foundation, the Bingham Trust and McDonald's.
Seasons
Season 1 Episodes
Episode 1
Drawing Illusion of Depth with David Hockney
Episode 2
Photography Framing with Carrie Mae Weems
Episode 3
Music Playing Together with Joann Falletta
Episode 4
Drawing Line with Wayne Thiebaud
Episode 5
Theater Setting Scene with Julie Taymor
Episode 6
Music Melody with Allen Toussaint
Episode 7
Painting Color with Robert Gil de Montes
Episode 8
Dance Pattern with David Parsons
Episode 9
Music Rhythm with Max Roach
Episode 10
Sculpture Balance with Nancy Graves