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The American musical comedy

Title
The American musical comedy [videorecording] / WABC-TV ; directed by Charles S. Dubin ; produced by Robert Saudek.
Publication
U.S. : WABC-TV, 1956.

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Additional Authors
  • Bernstein, Leonard, 1918-1990.
  • Cooke, Alistair, 1908-2004.
  • Saudek, Robert, 1911-1997
  • Balanchine, George
  • Dubin, Charles.
  • ABC Television Network.
  • DHCA.
Description
2 videodiscs (NTSC) (75 min.) : sd., col.; 4 3/4 in.
Summary
Leonard Bernstein discusses the development of American musical comedy. Includes musical excerpts from The black crook; A trip to China town; two of Victor Herbert's operettas; Irene; Watch your step; Oh Kay; Of thee I sing; DuBarry was a lady; On your toes (brief dance section of Slaughter on Tenth Avenue with choreography by Balanchine); South Pacific.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Music.
  • Video.
Credits (note)
  • Written by Leonard Bernstein.
Performer (note)
  • Host: Alistair Cooke.
Event (note)
  • Telecast on WABC-TV's Omnibus series on Oct. 7, 1956.
System Details (note)
  • DVD, transferred from Digital Betacam cassettes.
Call Number
*MGZIDVD 5-5507
OCLC
NYPY807025615-F
Title
The American musical comedy [videorecording] / WABC-TV ; directed by Charles S. Dubin ; produced by Robert Saudek.
Imprint
U.S. : WABC-TV, 1956.
Country of Producing Entity
U.S.
System Details
DVD, transferred from Digital Betacam cassettes.
Performer
Host: Alistair Cooke.
Credits
Written by Leonard Bernstein.
Event
Telecast on WABC-TV's Omnibus series on Oct. 7, 1956.
Local Note
Former call number: *MGZIC 9-87.
Local Subject
Television. The American musical comedy.
Musical comedies. On your toes.
Television. Omnibus.
Musical comedies. Black crook.
Added Author
Bernstein, Leonard, 1918-1990. Author
Bernstein, Leonard, 1918-1990. Commentator
Cooke, Alistair, 1908-2004. Host
Saudek, Robert, 1911-1997, producer.
Balanchine, George, choreographer.
Dubin, Charles. Director
ABC Television Network.
DHCA.
Research Call Number
*MGZIDVD 5-5507
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