John Steinbeck: Voice of America

Melvyn Bragg travels from Oklahoma to California to examine the enduring legacy of the Nobel Prize-winning author John Steinbeck.

An Impression of John Steinbeck: Writer

Oscar nominated documentary short from 1969

Great Writers: John Steinbeck

This absorbing documentary chronicles the life of Pulitzer Prize-winning author John Steinbeck through interviews, authoritative commentary and archival material. The literary titan led a remarkable life, from his childh

Famous Authors: John Steinbeck

One of the most famous American writers of the 20th century, Nobel Prize-winning author John Steinbeck was born in Salinas, Calif. He is best known for his gritty portrayals of the lives of the working class during the G

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John Steinbeck: An American Writer

Although he won the world's top literary prize, Steinbeck never lost his own sense of inferiority. Playwrights Edward Albee and Terrence McNally, as well as Steinbeck's widow and son, offer their special insights on the

Journey to Steinbeck's Baja

Loosely based on the book The Log from the Sea of Cortez, this PBS production documents a voyage led by naturalist Ron LaValley which retraced the route traveled by John Steinbeck and Ed Ricketts down the Pacific Baja Co

Cannery Row

Doc, who has just moved to Cannery Row, realizes that the only entertainment is the brothel. There he meets the spunky Suzy and they fall in love, giving them both a renewed chance at life.