The story of songwriter Johnny Mercer, one of the greatest lyricists of the American Songbook who penned such classics as “Moon River,” “That Old Black Magic,” and “Skylark.”

Performing Songwriter looks back at the creative life of Shel Silverstein, a beloved poet, author, artist and songwriter.

The story of Harold Arlen, the great American songwriter who gave the world such classics at “That Old Black Magic,” “One For My Baby,” “Come Rain or Come Shine,” and his crowning masterpiece “Over the Rainbow.”

Behind the legendary songwriting duo of such classics as “Wake Up Little Susie,” “Bye Bye Love,” “All I Have to Do Is Dream,” “Love Hurts” and “Rocky Top.”

The story of America’s first professional songwriter, Stephen Foster, who penned such classics as “Oh! Susanna,” “My Old Kentucky Home,” and “Beautiful Dreamer.”

A tribute to the legendary Harlan Howard, the songwriter behind such hits as “I Fall to Pieces,” “Busted,” “Tiger by the Tail,” and hundreds more.

Richard and Robert Sherman tell the stories behind working with Walt Disney and writing the classic songs for Mary Poppins, The Jungle Book, The Aristocats and more.

A look at songwriter Henry Mancini and his compositions including “Moon River” and the theme from “The Pink Panther.”

A look at Nat King Cole, a man with one of the most influential pianists and memorable voices in American music.

Hal David wrote what amounts to a pop music encyclopedia of classic hits: “Walk On By,” “Do You Know the Way to San Jose,” “The Look of Love,” “(They Long to Be) Close to You,” “One Less Bell to Answer” and many others.

Donovan talks about his experiences with the Beatles on their famous retreat to India in 1968, and shares the story behind his hit “Sunshine Superman.”