Who's Afraid of Opera?
Created by Nathan Kroll, Larry Berthelson
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.
- First aired
- 9 Apr 1972
- Episode length
- 28 min
- Also known as
- Joan Sutherland in Who's Afraif of Opera?
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- Screenplay
- Claire Merrill
- Producer
- Nathan Kroll
- Elsewhere
- TMDB
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Cast
Joan Sutherland
Host / Rosina / Marie / Lucia / La Perichole / Violetta / Marguerite / Gilda / Philine
Larry Berthelson
Billy (voice)
Danny Seagren
Rudi (voice)
Rod Young
Sir William (voice)
Spiro Malas
Sulpice
Tom McDonnell
Figaro
Ramon Remedios
Tonio
Clifford Grant
Raimondo
John Brecknock
Edgardo
Francis Egerton
Arturo
John Fryatt
Don Pedro / The Notary
Monica Sinclair
Flora
Seasons · 8 episodes
1972
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