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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.
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- 1. Drawing Illusion of Depth with David HockneyNow viewing1992-08-11Artist David Hockney draws “a walk around a chair.” Also: singer Bobby McFerrin provides musical accompaniment for the animated adventures of “Flatman.”
- 2. Photography Framing with Carrie Mae Weems1992-08-11Carrie Mae Weems demonstrates how photographers create meaning through composition. Also: William Wegman's fanciful video "Surprise Symphony," spotlighting his dog.
- 3. Music Playing Together with Joann Falletta1992-08-11Conductor JoAnn Falletta explains melody and accompaniment ("It's called that because it keeps the melody company," says Penn Jillette). Also: "singing" cows.
- 4. Drawing Line with Wayne Thiebaud1992-08-11Artist Wayne Thiebaud and cartoonist Matt Groening demostrates how lines are used to create shadows and suggest motion. Also: rope tricks with a lariat.
- 5. Theater Setting Scene with Julie Taymor1992-08-11Julie 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."
- 6. Music Melody with Allen Toussaint1992-08-11Penn 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 and saxophonist Jane Ira Bloom team up for a jam session.
- 7. Painting Color with Robert Gil de Montes1992-08-11Robert 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.
- 8. Dance Pattern with David Parsons1992-08-11David 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 clips.
- 9. Music Rhythm with Max Roach1992-08-11Max Roach demonstrates rhythm. "Different beat patterns make you move in different ways," says host Penn Jillette. Also: the Blue Man Group.
- 10. Sculpture Balance with Nancy Graves1992-08-11Nancy Graves creates a sculpture in an episode about balance and symmetry. Also: tightrope walker Brian Dewhurst demonstrates how weight affects balance.
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Is Behind the Scenes available to watch online?
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How many seasons does Behind the Scenes have?
Behind the Scenes has 1 season and 10 episodes.
When did Behind the Scenes first air?
Behind the Scenes first aired in 1992.
Is Behind the Scenes still running?
Behind the Scenes's status on TMDB is: Ended.
What genre is Behind the Scenes?
Behind the Scenes is classified as Documentary.