Back to Show
American Masters
Richard Rodgers: The Sweetest Sounds
Season 16
Episode 3
Richard Rodgers’ contributions to the musical theatre were extraordinary, and his influence on the musical theatre of today and tomorrow is legendary. His career spanned more than six decades, and his hits ranged from the silver screens of Hollywood to the bright lights of Broadway, London and beyond. He was the recipient of countless awards, including Pulitzers, Tonys, Oscars, and Grammys.
Support Provided By
Season
![Thought Leaders](https://kcet.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/8a4fe81/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1920x1080+0+0/resize/1440x810!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimage.pbs.org%2Fvideo-assets%2F57JeY4e-asset-mezzanine-16x9-c2Y2VTa.jpg)
Unlock with PBS Passport
1:40:39
Discover the intellectual evolution and political legacy of William F. Buckley, Jr.
![Moynihan](https://kcet.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/8a92e0f/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1920x1080+0+0/resize/1440x810!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimage.pbs.org%2Fvideo-assets%2FNx1V33S-asset-mezzanine-16x9-w7RXg50.jpg)
Unlock with PBS Passport
1:43:31
Discover the life and legacy of former U.S. Senator and diplomat Daniel Patrick Moynihan.
![HOPPER: An American love story](https://kcet.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9d32a33/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1920x1080+0+0/resize/1440x810!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimage.pbs.org%2Fvideo-assets%2FfUqTwL6-asset-mezzanine-16x9-zh0BtQN.jpg)
Unlock with PBS Passport
53:03
Discover the secrets behind Edward Hopper’s most iconic and enigmatic works.
![José Clemente Orozco: Hombre de Fuego (En Español)](https://kcet.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/082b9c2/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1920x1080+0+0/resize/1440x810!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimage.pbs.org%2Fvideo-assets%2FvGqquNW-asset-mezzanine-16x9-iHrABJL.jpg)
54:31
El artista José Clemente Orozco (1883-1945) encabezó el movimiento muralista en México.
![Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes](https://kcet.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4cbe51d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1920x1080+0+0/resize/1440x810!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimage.pbs.org%2Fvideo-assets%2FocoqNaP-asset-mezzanine-16x9-3s2Pyd2.jpg)
Unlock with PBS Passport
1:22:29
Experience the groundbreaking sounds of bebop pioneer and virtuoso composer Max Roach.
![A Song for Cesar](https://kcet.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f70b654/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1920x1080+0+0/resize/1440x810!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimage.pbs.org%2Fvideo-assets%2FQcQe1Mk-asset-mezzanine-16x9-OEwVjLd.jpg)
Unlock with PBS Passport
1:22:12
Trace the life and legacy of labor activist Cesar Chavez through music and the arts.
![Floyd Abrams: Speaking Freely](https://kcet.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f366094/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1920x1080+0+0/resize/1440x810!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimage.pbs.org%2Fvideo-assets%2FPBZIT8E-asset-mezzanine-16x9-iWQsK4y.jpg)
Unlock with PBS Passport
1:22:45
Follow the 50-year career of First Amendment lawyer and legal expert Floyd Abrams.
![Jerry Brown: The Disrupter](https://kcet.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f4ce42f/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1920x1080+0+0/resize/1440x810!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimage.pbs.org%2Fvideo-assets%2F1zxn1P9-asset-mezzanine-16x9-yc6f27T.jpg)
Unlock with PBS Passport
1:33:44
Experience the political and personal journey of California governor Jerry Brown.
![Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll](https://kcet.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/37c3fc2/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1920x1080+0+0/resize/1440x810!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimage.pbs.org%2Fvideo-assets%2FeXQUi6i-asset-mezzanine-16x9-zxnqIDI.jpg)
1:29:31
Experience the meteoric rise and enduring legacy of Little Richard.
![Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV](https://kcet.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/818d5ba/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1920x1080+0+0/resize/1440x810!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimage.pbs.org%2Fvideo-assets%2FRzK5oAH-asset-mezzanine-16x9-cxRPivr.jpg)
Unlock with PBS Passport
1:45:01
See the world through the eyes of Nam June Paik, the father of video art.
![In The Making](https://kcet.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3f03aa8/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1920x1080+0+0/resize/1440x810!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimage.pbs.org%2Fvideo-assets%2FiOZJkrC-asset-mezzanine-16x9-JInjVfW.jpg)
Unlock with PBS Passport
1:51:39
Follow two performers as they break down barriers in opera and country music.
![Dr. Tony Fauci](https://kcet.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/5760b3f/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1920x1080+0+0/resize/1440x810!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimage.pbs.org%2Fvideo-assets%2Fxi2UVn1-asset-mezzanine-16x9-UGYmT9f.jpg)
Unlock with PBS Passport
1:53:11
Join Dr. Anthony Fauci as he reflects on his life and career as a public health advocate.