Who's Afraid of Opera?
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
Cast
Joan Sutherland
Host / Rosina / Marie / Lucia / La Perichole / Violetta / Marguerite / Gilda / Philine
8 episodes
Larry Berthelson
Billy (voice)
8 episodes
Danny Seagren
Rudi (voice)
8 episodes
Rod Young
Sir William (voice)
8 episodes
Pieter van der Stolk
Lothario
6 episodes
Monica Sinclair
The Marchioness of Berkenfield
3 episodes
Ailsa Gamley
Alisa
3 episodes
Gordon Wilcock
Baron Douphol
3 episodes
Spiro Malas
Dr. Bartolo
2 episodes
Ramon Remedios
Tonio
2 episodes
Clifford Grant
Don Basilio
2 episodes
Francis Egerton
The Viceroy
2 episodes
Ian Caley
Alfredo
2 episodes
Huguette Tourangeau
Maddalena
2 episodes
Tom McDonnell
Figaro
1 episode
John Brecknock
Edgardo
1 episode
John Fryatt
Don Pedro / The Notary
1 episode
Sydney Bromley
The Old Prisoner
1 episode
Joe Mammen
1 episode
John Gibbs
Dr. Grenvil
1 episode
Joseph Rouleau
1 episode
Margreta Elkins
1 episode
André Turp
The Duke of Mantua
1 episode
Neilson Taylor
Sparafucile
1 episode
Seasons
Season 1
1972 · 8 eps
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