The documentary offers an intimate portrait of one of the greatest American musicians of the last 50 years. The show premiered on July 18 with a five-hour look at the life and career of Billy Joel. IN ...

The Winning Try opens with failure, shame and silence, yet its title points to the effort it takes to change the game. It carries the sound of a sports triumph, a final move that seals the score.

But over the past half century, the headlining star—the one whose name tops the marquee, and who is paid the most money—has ...