Who's Afraid of Opera?

Ended

Kids·Family·1972·1 Seasons

Three zany puppets bring to life our greatest opera treasures, as Joan Sutherland, the world’s most famous soprano, performs their highlights. The puppets make up the audience: Sir William, a wise old goat; Little Billy, his nephew; and Rudi, a rather boisterous lion. Sutherland first introduces them to the story of each opera. Then, backed by the London Symphony Orchestra and a first-rate cast, she moves onto the opera stage, complete with elaborate sets and elegant costumes. After each exquisite aria, the diva comes back to her inquisitive friends and unfolds the plot.

Starring: Joan Sutherland,Larry Berthelson,Danny Seagren,Rod Young

Episodes

Season 1
Rossini's The Barber of Seville

S01 | E01

Rossini's The Barber of Seville

1972-04-09

Donizetti's The Daughter of the Regiment

S01 | E02

Donizetti's The Daughter of the Regiment

1972-04-16

Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor

S01 | E03

Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor

1973-02-11

Offenbach's La Perichole

S01 | E04

Offenbach's La Perichole

1973-02-18

Verdi's La Traviata

S01 | E05

Verdi's La Traviata

1973-04-22

Gounod's Faust

S01 | E06

Gounod's Faust

1973-04-29

Verdi's Rigoletto

S01 | E07

Verdi's Rigoletto

1973-12-09

Thomas's Mignon

S01 | E08

Thomas's Mignon

1973-12-16

Cast

Joan Sutherland

Joan Sutherland

Host / Rosina / Marie / Lucia / La Perichole / Violetta / Marguerite / Gilda / Philine

Larry Berthelson

Larry Berthelson

Billy (voice)

Danny Seagren

Danny Seagren

Rudi (voice)

Rod Young

Rod Young

Sir William (voice)

Details

First Aired
1972-04-09
Last Aired
1973-12-16
Status
Ended
Network
PBS
Production
PBS
Creator
Nathan Kroll, Larry Berthelson

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