Marvin Hamlisch recalls his lucky break and explains why he turned to Hollywood for a career boost. With contributions from Barbra Streisand, Nora Ephron and Marilyn Bergman. Show more

Marvin Hamlisch recalls the creation of one of the world's most successful stage shows, A Chorus Line. Contributors include actress Donna McKechnie. Show more

After the success of A Chorus Line, Hamlisch found himself under pressure to create another hit, and with his then-partner Carole Bayer Sager, he produced They're Playing Our Song. Show more

A look at Marvin Hamlisch's work for the screen, including Sophie's Choice, The Spy Who Loved Me and The Mirror Has Two Faces. Contributors include Carly Simon and Barbra Streisand. Show more

David Jacobs explores why AIDS, and its impact on the Broadway community of the 1980s, affected the composer's career and how he coped with major critical failures. Show more

David Jacobs presents the final part of the composer's life story first broadcast in 2002 focusing on Marvin Hamlisch's last major musical for Broadway, The Sweet Smell of Success. Show more