Behind the Scenes (1992) is a documentary web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Behind the Scenes online in HD.
Behind the Scenes — Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
- Starring: Teller, Julie Taymor, Max Roach, Robert Gil de Montes, Penn Jillette, David Hockney
Behind the Scenes — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1992-08-11 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 10 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Network | PBS |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 7/10 (2 votes) |
Behind the Scenes — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Drawing Illusion of Depth with David Hockney (1992-08-11) — Artist David Hockney draws “a walk around a chair.” Also: singer Bobby McFerrin provides musical accompaniment for the animated adventures of “Flatman.”
- E2: Photography Framing with Carrie Mae Weems (1992-08-11) — Carrie Mae Weems demonstrates how photographers create meaning through composition. Also: William Wegman's fanciful video "Surprise Symphony," spotlighting his dog.
- E3: Music Playing Together with Joann Falletta (1992-08-11) — Conductor JoAnn Falletta explains melody and accompaniment ("It's called that because it keeps the melody company," says Penn Jillette). Also: "singing" cows.
- E4: Drawing Line with Wayne Thiebaud (1992-08-11) — Artist Wayne Thiebaud and cartoonist Matt Groening demostrates how lines are used to create shadows and suggest motion. Also: rope tricks with a lariat.
- E5: Theater Setting Scene with Julie Taymor (1992-08-11) — Julie Taymor directs "The Tempest," to demonstrate how costume and set design are used in theater to "create the illusion of being somewhere where we obviously aren't."
- E6: Music Melody with Allen Toussaint (1992-08-11) — Penn and Teller teach kids about melody; composer Allen Toussaint writes a song to demonstrate how repetition and variation are used in creating music. Also: singer Bobby McFerrin
- E7: Painting Color with Robert Gil de Montes (1992-08-11) — Robert Gil de Montes shows how paint color can be used to trick the eye and express an artist's feelings. Also: computer artist Marilyn Ono on the mixing of hues.
- E8: Dance Pattern with David Parsons (1992-08-11) — David Parsons choreographs a piece about sleep to show how everyday movements can be incorporated into dance; choreographer B.H. Barry stages a mock fight. Also: a montage of dance
- E9: Music Rhythm with Max Roach (1992-08-11) — Max Roach demonstrates rhythm. "Different beat patterns make you move in different ways," says host Penn Jillette. Also: the Blue Man Group.
- E10: Sculpture Balance with Nancy Graves (1992-08-11) — Nancy Graves creates a sculpture in an episode about balance and symmetry. Also: tightrope walker Brian Dewhurst demonstrates how weight affects balance.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Behind the Scenes have? 1 season(s) with 10 episodes.
Where can I watch Behind the Scenes? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
