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The Best Episodes of Behind the Scenes

Every episode of Behind the Scenes ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Behind the Scenes!

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

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    Behind the Scenes Season 1 Episode 1 - Drawing Illusion of Depth with David Hockney
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    #1 - Drawing Illusion of Depth with David Hockney

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    Artist David Hockney draws “a walk around a chair.” Also: singer Bobby McFerrin provides musical accompaniment for the animated adventures of “Flatman.”

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  2. Behind the Scenes Season 1 Episode 2 - Photography Framing with Carrie Mae Weems
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    #2 - Photography Framing with Carrie Mae Weems

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    Carrie Mae Weems demonstrates how photographers create meaning through composition. Also: William Wegman's fanciful video "Surprise Symphony," spotlighting his dog.

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  3. Behind the Scenes Season 1 Episode 3 - Music Playing Together with Joann Falletta
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    #3 - Music Playing Together with Joann Falletta

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    Conductor JoAnn Falletta explains melody and accompaniment ("It's called that because it keeps the melody company," says Penn Jillette). Also: "singing" cows.

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  4. Behind the Scenes Season 1 Episode 4 - Drawing Line with Wayne Thiebaud
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    #4 - Drawing Line with Wayne Thiebaud

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    Artist Wayne Thiebaud and cartoonist Matt Groening demostrates how lines are used to create shadows and suggest motion. Also: rope tricks with a lariat.

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  5. Behind the Scenes Season 1 Episode 5 - Theater Setting Scene with Julie Taymor
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    #5 - Theater Setting Scene with Julie Taymor

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    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."

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  6. Behind the Scenes Season 1 Episode 6 - Music Melody with Allen Toussaint
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    #6 - Music Melody with Allen Toussaint

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    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 and saxophonist Jane Ira Bloom team up for a jam session.

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  7. Behind the Scenes Season 1 Episode 7 - Painting Color with Robert Gil de Montes
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    #7 - Painting Color with Robert Gil de Montes

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    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.

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  8. Behind the Scenes Season 1 Episode 8 - Dance Pattern with David Parsons
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    #8 - Dance Pattern with David Parsons

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    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 clips.

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  9. Behind the Scenes Season 1 Episode 9 - Music Rhythm with Max Roach
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    #9 - Music Rhythm with Max Roach

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    Max Roach demonstrates rhythm. "Different beat patterns make you move in different ways," says host Penn Jillette. Also: the Blue Man Group.

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  10. Behind the Scenes Season 1 Episode 10 - Sculpture Balance with Nancy Graves
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    #10 - Sculpture Balance with Nancy Graves

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    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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Best Episodes Summary

"Drawing Illusion of Depth with David Hockney" is the best rated episode of "Behind the Scenes". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/11/1992. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Photography Framing with Carrie Mae Weems".