Blake Edwards: A Love Story in 24 Frames
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):
Tuesday, Aug. 27, at 8 PM
Wednesday, Aug. 28, at 1 AM
Discover the man behind the camera while exploring his iconic career and his professional and personal relationships.
Featuring never-before-seen archival video and stills, “Blake Edwards: A Love Story in 24 Frames” offers an exploration into the filmmaker’s complex life and genre-spanning career, as shared by filmmakers and family. Edwards’ story is further illuminated through interviews with devoted family members, fans and those who have worked with him, including wife Julie Andrews, children Jennifer and Geoffrey Edwards, director Rob Marshall and more.
Born in 1922, an artistically minded young Blake Edwards began his Hollywood career as an actor but quickly pivoted to writing and directing. While Edwards redefined slapstick comedy through a lens that still resonates with today’s directors and actors, he was influential across many genres. See how his life changed when he met Andrews and how their creative partnership informed films including “10,” “S.O.B.” and “That’s Life!”