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- In a mythical Japan, Ko-Ko, a cheap tailor, has been appointed Lord High Executioner and must find someone to execute before the arrival of the ruling Mikado. He lights upon Nanki-Poo, a strolling minstrel who loves the beautiful Yum-Yum. But Yum-Yum is also loved by Ko-Ko, and Nanki-Poo, seeing no hope for his love, considers suicide. Ko-Ko offers to solve both their problems by executing Nanki-Poo, and an agreement is reached whereby Ko-Ko will allow Nanki-Poo to marry Yum-Yum for one month, at the end of which Nanki-Poo will be executed, in time for the arrival of the Mikado. But what Ko-Ko doesn't know is that Nanki-Poo is the son of the Mikado and has run away to avoid a betrothal to an old harridan named Katisha. The arrival of the Mikado brings all the threads of the tale together.
- A group of children visit Disneyland and travel by train through Frontierland, by steamboat to hear Mark Twain spin tales of his life on the Mississippi River and visit Main Street to hear a marching band.
- This week, showcasing the talents of a Soviet-born ballet dancer and a ballerina in a pas de deux, a big-band singer, an operatic baritone, a coloratura soprano, a classical pianist, and a folk singing group.
- Robert Goulet and Barbara Cook perform Broadway favorites with Cyril Ritchard and Martyn Green performing selections from Gilbert and Sullivan.
- Florence Henderson & Earl Wrightson sing "Deck the Halls". Florence sings "The Christmas Song" The Bell Telephone Chorus sings "Hark! the Herald Angels Sing". Buffalo Bills Chorus performs "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen". Earl Wrightson performs "Let it Snow". Florence, Earl and the Chorus sing "Let's Have an Old-Fashioned Christmas". Florence and Earl sing "Joy to the World". Mildred Miller sings "O Little Town of Bethlehem". Earl Wrightson and the Chorus sing "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear". Florence sings "The Christmas Waltz". The Buffalo Bills, Florence, Earl and the Bell Telephone Chorus do a medley of "Santa Claus is Coming to Town"
- 1959–19681hTV Episode
- 1959–19681hTV Episode
- Musical variety show features: Harry Belafonte singing several songs; New York City Ballet dancers do a pas de trots from George Balanchine's 'Paquita;' soprano Birgit Nilsson performs arias; and classical guitarist Andres Segovia plays three selections.
- A musical variety program hosted by Robert Preston who sings songs from Broadway musicals. Guests include Rudolf Nureyev and Shetland Beriosova of the British Royal Ballet performing a dance from Tchaikovsky's 'Swan Lake;' The Chad Mitchell Trio sing three folk songs; Metropolitan Opera stars Richard Tucker and Anna Moffo sing an excerpt from 'La Boheme; and pianist Grant Johannesen performs.
- Maurice Chevalier hosts a musical tribute to Paris.
- Shirley Jones is the guest host and sings Jerome Kern songs with dancers and chorus. Guests: Maria Tallchief, Nicholas Magallanes and four couples from the New York City Ballet dance to George Balanchine's 'Alllegro Brilliante;' Count Basie and the orchestra perform 'This Could Be the Start of Something New;' Barbara McNair and Jack Cassidy sing:and pianist Robert Cadsdesus plays and is joined by his wife and son for Bach's Concerto for Three Pianos.
- 1959–19681hTV EpisodeDonald O'Connor presents a tribute to the current New York World's Fair, as well as Fairs from years past.
- Guests in this musical variety show are Harry Belafonte and the Belafonte Singers, Bandleader Woody Herman, Metropolitan Opera star George London, and pianist Grant Johannesen.
- Episode: (1964)1959–19681hTV EpisodeThe Bell Telephone Hour begins its seventh TV season with an all-star cast: Bing Crosby, the McGuire Sisters, actor-balladeer Burl Ives and concert pianist Grant Johannesen. Donald Voorhees conducts the orchestra.
- Maureen O'Hara narrates the story of the Nativity as told in the Gospel according to St. Luke. Sonia Arova and Edmund Novak perform a Pas De Deux from the toy shop scene of the ballet "Coppelia". Phyllis Curtin and the Columbus Boys' Choir sing "Hark the Herald Angels Sing?", "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" and "Now We Come A-Wassailing". Other songs include, "White Christmas", "Be A Santa" and "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas".
- 1. Jane Wyatt - Introduction; 2. Lennon Sisters - Santa Claus is Coming to Town 3. Jane Wyatt - Letter To Virginia; 4. Lisa Della Casa - Gesu Bambino; 5. Violette Verdy & Edward Villella - Ballet - Nutcracker; 6. Bil Baird Marionettes - Night Before Christmas; 7. Earl Wrightson &Lois Hunt - God Rest You Merry Gentlemen; Good King Wenceslas; 8. Dance; 9. American Boychoir - Carols; 10. Jane Wyatt -Reading From St Luke; 11. Phyllis Curtin (with boychoir) - O Holy Night. John Raitt is not on the VHS video of this show (still available though its packaging states he is) nor is Jane Weintraub nor Schola Cantorum nor Frederick R. Kappel.
- Robert Ryan is host for this variety show with guests: trumpeter Al Hirt; folk singers The Brothers Four; opera singer Joan Sutherland; and ballet dancers Suzanne Farrell, Patricia Neary and Conrad Ludlow with eight women from the New York City Ballet performing George Balanchine's Concerto Barocco.
- Martha Scott, opens with a tableau set in a small town in 1909. Townspeople gradually leave their still-frame poses, coming to life to sing holiday tunes. Melissa Hayden, as the Snow Queen, and Jacques D'Amboise, as the Prince, perform the "Snow" pas de deux from "The Nutcracker," with music by Tchaikovsky. The ensemble of singers perform carols in "Grandma's house," followed by a Christmas message from Frederick R. Kappel. A church scene with the Columbus Boychoir singing "Adeste Fideles," "The First Noel," and "Carol of the Bells". Martha Scott reads a biblical passage from Luke. Gianna d'Angelo and the Boychoir close singing "O Holy Night" and "Silent Night".
- 1959–19681hTV EpisodeProgram features British composer Benjamin Britten on the 20th anniversary of his founding of the Aldeburgh Music Festival in Aldeburgh, England. Interviews and performances make up this hour special.
- Victor Borge serves as host and welcomes guests: opera singer Joan Sutherland, Benny Goodman, dancers Allegra Kent and Jacques D'Amboise, and singer Patti Page.
- Pablo Casals' 91st birthday is marked by this musical documentary on his role at Vermont's Marlboro Festival.
- The history and customs of Christmas are presented by baritone Sherrill Milnes and soprano Gianna d'Angelo of the Metropolitan Opera. Hostess Florence Henderson reads the Nativity story.
- This week, showcasing the talents and careers of a Swedish dramatic soprano, an American soprano, an Australian dramatic coloratura soprano, and an Italian lirico-spinto soprano.
- 1959–19681hTV EpisodeA profile of George Szell, the conductor of the Cleveland Orchestra hosted by Irving Kolodin.
- A twenty-fifth anniversary show hosted by Mel Brandt and features some of the greatest moments from past shows. Excerpts include: Maurice Chevalier; Rudolf Nureyev and Maria Tallchief; Robert Preston; Joan Sutherland; Clifford Curzon; and Harry Belafonte.
- This week, showcasing the talents of an operatic tenor, a singer-actress, a singer-actor, a musician, a jazz artist, and a soprano.
- Henry Fonda hosts a tribute to the late Oscar Hammerstein II.
- Episode deals with the relationship between art and music. During the show, many pieces of art are shown, including works by Degas, Toulouse-Lautrec, Matisse and Dohanos.
- A concert of music inspired by the works of William Shakespeare, together with dramatic readings.
- This week, a salute to Vienna showcasing the talents of singers, a pianist, a soprano, a tenor and two ballet dancers.
- Actor Robert Young is host for this Thanksgiving show with composer-pianist Andre Previn, singers Earl Wrightson and Lois Hunt, the folk singing group The Brothers Four, and dancers Edward Villella and Patricia McBride of the New York City Ballet.
- Jason Robards and Claire Bloom perform scenes from 'Romeo and Juliet' that are introductions to music and dance numbers. Erik Bruhn and Carla Fracci dance the pas de deux balcony scene from Prokofiev's ballet; soprano Anna Moffo and tenor Sandor Kenya perform the balcony scene from Gounod's 'Romeo et Juliet;' and Larry Kert and Carol Lawrence sing 'Maria' and 'Tonight' from the Broadway show 'West Side Story.'
- Program showcasing the music of Tchaikovsky, with dramatic readings of the correspondence between the composer and his patroness Nadejda Philaretovna (aka Madame Von Meck).
- Documentary of two promising violin students preparing to launch their solo concert careers.
- This week, showcasing the talents of an Australian dramatic coloratura soprano, a violin virtuosi, a classical music pianist, and a big-band singer accompanied by a quintet.
- Episode: (1959)1959–19681hTV Episode
- In the premiere episode of this musical variety series the guests are: singer Harry Belafonte; soprano Renata Tebaldi singing two arias from Madame Butterfly; Maurice Evans narrates Ogden Nash verses of Camille Saint-Saens 'Carnival of the Animals' featuring the Bill Baird Marionettes; the New York City Ballet featuring Janet Reed; and duo pianists Arthur Gold and Robert Fizdale perform.
- Four entertainers perform songs not readily associated with them: Ray Bolger sings and dances 'Slaughter on Tenth Avenue;' clarinetist Benny Goodman plays Carl Maria von Weber's Concerto in E-flat Major; Beatrice Lillie sings ballads in a comic style; and Ethel Merman sings ragtime tunes.
- Presenting Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky's work in dance and music performances built around the framework of the composer's love for Baroness Nadedja von Meck.
- Van Derbur presides over great moments from past shows that include: the Ballet Russe De Monte Carlo; Rosemary Clooney and Eddie Condon singing a medley of Irving Berlin songs; Marge and Gower Champion dancing to nursery rhyme melodies; Mahalia Jackson singing 'Summertime;' and Robert Preston singing '76 Trombones.'
- Arlene Francis is the host of a salute to the younger generation with guests: Paula Stewart; Harve Presnell; Lauri Peters; Brian Davies; Eileen Rodgers; Ron Husmann; folk singers The Chad Michael Trio; dancers Patricia McBride and Edward Villella; violinist Jamie Laredo; and the winners of the Metropolitan Opera Auditions - George Shirley and Francesca Roberto.
- 1959–1968TV EpisodeMusicians working in very different genres perform at different landmarks around San Francisco.
- Musical variety show with this episode focusing on famous couples: recording artists Les Paul and Mary Ford; dancers Marge and Gower Champion; singers Gordon and Sheila MacRae; concert pianist JosZ iturbi and his sister Amparo Iturbi; and Raymond Scott and his wife Dorothy Collins.
- Yehudi Menuhin directs the Bath Festival in England and performs the Elgar Concerto with the New York Philharmonic at Lincoln Center.
- 1959–1968TV Episode
- A documentary on location in Tanglewood's Music Center and an interesting mix of fine music and interviews with teacher-notables and several students.
- A behind the scenes documentary of the dazzling September 16 Metop House opening with the premiere of Samuel Barber's new opera "Anthony and Cleopatra".