Behind the Scenes
Series Overview
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 Season • 10 Episodes
1992 – 1992
Premiered: Tue, Aug 11, 1992
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 10: “Sculpture Balance with Nancy Graves”
Nancy 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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What is Behind the Scenes about?
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.
How many seasons does Behind the Scenes have?
Behind the Scenes comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Behind the Scenes?
Key cast members in Behind the Scenes include Teller, Julie Taymor, Max Roach, Robert Gil de Montes, Penn Jillette.
Who created or directed Behind the Scenes?
Behind the Scenes was developed and directed by Not specified.