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Who's Afraid of Opera?
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Who's Afraid of Opera?

1972–19731 season8 episodesRated TV-G

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.

Created by Nathan Kroll, Larry Berthelson

Seasons

Cast

Crew

Directing
Herbert Wise (Director), Piers Haggard (Director), Ted Kotcheff (Director)
Production
Nathan Kroll (Producer), Herbert H. Breslin (Associate Producer)
Sound
Richard Bonynge (Music Director), Richard Bonynge (Conductor), London Symphony Orchestra (Music), Jimmy Lock (Sound Recordist), David Langridge (Sound), Peter Hubbard (Sound), Giuseppe Verdi (Music), Kenneth Wilkinson (Sound Recordist)
Art
George Djurkovic (Set Designer), Voytek (Set Designer)
Costume & Make-Up
Barbara Matera (Costume Designer), Sue Barradell (Makeup Supervisor), Anne Bailey (Wardrobe Supervisor), Franco Zeffirelli (Costume Designer)

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