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CREATIVITY WITH BILL MOYERS: PAINTER/SCULPTOR/WELDER: GERALD SCHECK (TV)

Summary

One in this documentary series, hosted by Bill Moyers, that explores the enigma of creativity by profiling individual creators. In this program, Moyers explores how the work of painter, sculptor, and welder Gerald Scheck is an example of creativity that stems from the unconscious. Scheck talks about the inspiration and power that enable him to paint and is shown creating a work of art at his farm. He is also shown organizing an exhibit at an art gallery.

Preservation of the Post–World War II American Television Documentary Collection is supported in part by a Federal Save America’s Treasures grant administered by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Details

  • NETWORK: PBS WNET New York, NY
  • DATE: March 5, 1982 Friday 9:00 PM
  • RUNNING TIME: 0:29:04
  • COLOR/B&W: Color
  • CATALOG ID: T87:0075
  • GENRE: Public affairs/Documentaries
  • SUBJECT HEADING: Art - Analysis, appreciation
  • SERIES RUN: PBS - TV series, 1982
  • COMMERCIALS: N/A

CREDITS

  • Charles Grinker … Executive Producer
  • Mert Koplin … Executive Producer
  • Eugene Marner … Producer, Director
  • Sidney Smith … Producer, Director, Studio essay produced and directed by
  • Pamela Rosser … Producer, Studio essay produced by
  • Bill Moyers … Host
  • Gerald Scheck … Guest