Series synopsis
Iconoclasts is an American documentary television series that premiered on SundanceTV on November 17, 2005. It ended on November 13, 2012.
In this Sundance Channel original series, leading innovators and creative visionaries come together to discuss their passions and creative processes to provide viewers with an inside glimpse into the inspiration and motivation that made these Iconoclasts who they are today. World leaders and entrepreneurs, actors and artists, athletes and musicians all appear to help make the series a cult favorite for a full six seasons, in partnership with Grey Goose Entertainment.
Premise
In this Sundance Channel original series, leading innovators and creative visionaries come together to discuss their passions and creative processes to provide viewers with an inside glimpse into the inspiration and motivation that made these Iconoclasts who they are today. World leaders and entrepreneurs, actors and artists, athletes and musicians all appear to help make the series a cult favorite for a full six seasons, in partnership with Grey Goose Entertainment.
Cast and characters
Guest cast
- Paul Simon as Self
- Maya Angelou as Self
- Jon Krakauer as Self
- Ruby Dee as Self
- Mike Myers as Self
- Bill Russell as Self
- Tom Ford as Self
- Sumner Redstone as Self
- Christiane Amanpour as Self
- Michael Stipe as Self
- Robert Redford as Self
- Eddie Vedder as Self
Episodes
This series spans 7 seasons with 37 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | February 22, 2007 | February 22, 2007 |
| Season 1 | 6 | November 17, 2005 | December 29, 2005 |
| Season 2 | 6 | October 26, 2006 | November 30, 2006 |
| Season 3 | 6 | October 25, 2007 | November 29, 2007 |
| Season 4 | 6 | October 16, 2008 | November 20, 2008 |
| Season 5 | 6 | October 2, 2010 | November 6, 2010 |
| Season 6 | 6 | October 9, 2012 | November 13, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oscar Special | February 22, 2007 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Samuel L. Jackson & Bill Russell Bill Russell is visited at his Seattle home by actor Samuel L. Jackson, where the two proceed to play golf. Samuel L. Jackson is also given a tour of the home while interviewing the NBA legend. |
November 17, 2005 |
| 2 |
Tom Ford & Jeff Koons Artist Jeff Koons is interviewed by fashion designer Tom Ford, and then takes him on a tour of his studio. |
November 24, 2005 |
| 3 |
Brian Grazer & Sumner Redstone Brian Grazer interviews Viacom CEO Sumner Redstone. The two discuss about the evolving media, then Brian Grazer gets taken to a local fish store by Sumner Redstone. |
December 1, 2005 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Eddie Vedder + Laird Hamilton Eddie Vedder interviews Laird Hamilton. The two talk about their lives, nature and art, as the interview ends backstage at a Pearl Jam concert. |
October 26, 2006 |
| 2 |
Mikhail Baryshnikov + Alice Waters Alice Waters shares her knowledge of food with Mikhail Baryshnikov, as they both talk about art and teaching the community |
November 2, 2006 |
| 3 |
Quentin Tarantino + Fiona Apple Quentin Tarantino and Fiona Apple talk about movies and music in Austin, Texas. Quentin takes Fiona on a tour of the set of Death Proof. |
November 9, 2006 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Sean Penn & Jon Krakauer Actor Sean Penn and best-selling author Jon Krakauer. |
October 25, 2007 |
| 2 |
Alicia Keys & Ruby Dee Alicia Keys and Ruby Dee walk through Harlem. |
November 1, 2007 |
| 3 |
Mike Myers & Deepak Chopra Comedian Mike Myers meets with author Deepak Chopra in New York to consider the importance of humor in one's individual quest for peace and happiness. |
November 8, 2007 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Desmond Tutu & Sir Richard Branson | October 16, 2008 |
| 2 | Stella McCartney & Edward Ruscha | October 23, 2008 |
| 3 | Tony Hawk + Jon Favreau | October 30, 2008 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charlize Theron + Jane Goodall | October 2, 2010 |
| 2 | Lenny Kravitz + Lee Daniels | October 9, 2010 |
| 3 | Hugh Jackman + Jean-Georges Vongerichten | October 16, 2010 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Franco & Marina Abramovic | October 9, 2012 |
| 2 | Judd Apatow & Lena Dunham | October 16, 2012 |
| 3 | Seth McFarlane & Norah Jones | October 23, 2012 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | SundanceTV |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 17, 2005 |
| Last aired | November 13, 2012 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | Ended |