Who's Afraid of Opera?

The story

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.

The seasons

Season 1 Season 1 1972 · 8 episodes Season details＋

April 9, 1972

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Cast

J Joan SutherlandHost / Rosina / Marie / Lucia / La Perichole / Violetta / Marguerite / Gilda / Philine L Larry BerthelsonBilly (voice) D Danny SeagrenRudi (voice) R Rod YoungSir William (voice) P Pieter van der StolkRigoletto · Lothario · Enrico · Germont · Piquillo M Monica SinclairThe Cousin · Flora · The Marchioness of Berkenfield A Ailsa GamleyThe Cousin · Alisa · Annina G Gordon WilcockJarn · Baron Douphol · Panatellas S Spiro MalasDr. Bartolo · Sulpice R Ramon RemediosTonio · Count Almaviva C Clifford GrantRaimondo · Don Basilio F Francis EgertonThe Viceroy · Arturo

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I Ian CaleyAlfredo H Huguette TourangeauMignon · Maddalena T Tom McDonnellFigaro J John BrecknockEdgardo J John FryattDon Pedro / The Notary S Sydney BromleyThe Old Prisoner J Joe Mammen J John GibbsDr. Grenvil J Joseph Rouleau M Margreta Elkins A André TurpThe Duke of Mantua N Neilson TaylorSparafucile I Ian CaseyWilhelm B Brian RalphLaertes