This biography, shown on American television as part of the PBS "Great Performances" series, examines the life works of one of Hollywood's most celebrated animators, Chuck (Charles M.) Jones. He is best known for Warner Brothers cartoons featuring Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd, Porky Pig, Road Runner, Wile E. Coyote, and Pepe LePew. Included are plenty of behind-the-scenes descriptions of how an animated film is made, and (best of all) many clips from Chuck's cartoons.
Ben Vereen and Ann Reinking head a cast of 27 dancers in “Fosse,” a musical celebration of choreography created by Bob Fosse (1927-87). Included: “Big Spender,” “I Wanna Be a Dancin' Man,” “Shoeless Joe Ballet,” “Steam Heat,” “Nowadays,” “Hot Honey Rag” and “Mr. Bojangles.” Taped in August 2001 at Broadway's Broadhurst Theatre.
The Passion of Jesus Christ as seen through the eyes of Judas. This popular rock musical is based on the 1996 London / 2000 Broadway revivals of the show, directed by Gale Edwards. Re-orchestrated and set to modern times, it is not the Superstar of the 70's but rather one for the 21st Century