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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.
1972 • 1 Season
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.
S01 E08 • Sunday, Dec 16, 1973 • Dec 16
Joan Sutherland
as Host
(+8 more)
8 episodes
Larry Berthelson
as Billy (voice)
8 episodes

Danny Seagren
as Rudi (voice)
8 episodes
Rod Young
as Sir William (voice)
8 episodes
Pieter van der Stolk
as Germont
(+4 more)
6 episodes
Monica Sinclair
as The Marchioness of Berkenfield
(+2 more)
3 episodes
Ailsa Gamley
as Alisa
(+2 more)
3 episodes