Who's Afraid of Opera?
tv show

8 total episodes
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1 seasons
First Aired April 09, 1972
Overview
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.
Cast
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Joan Sutherland
as
Host / Rosina / Marie / Lucia / La Perichole / Violetta / Marguerite / Gilda / Philine
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Larry Berthelson
as
Billy (voice)

Danny Seagren
as
Rudi (voice)
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Rod Young
as
Sir William (voice)
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Pieter van der Stolk
as
Lothario
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Monica Sinclair
as
The Cousin
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Ailsa Gamley
as
Annina
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Gordon Wilcock
as
Jarn

Spiro Malas
as
Sulpice
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Ramon Remedios
as
Tonio
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Clifford Grant
as
Raimondo

Francis Egerton
as
Arturo
Crew
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George Djurkovic
as
Set Designer
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Voytek
as
Set Designer
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Barbara Matera
as
Costume Designer
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Anne Bailey
as
Wardrobe Supervisor
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Sue Barradell
as
Makeup Supervisor

Franco Zeffirelli
as
Costume Designer

Herbert Wise
as
Director

Piers Haggard
as
Director

Ted Kotcheff
as
Director
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Jimmy Boyers
as
Lighting Design

Dick Bush
as
Lighting Design
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Nathan Kroll
as
Producer