Bill McIver, Rosemary Kuhlmann, Leon Lishner. Gian Carlo Menotti's acclaimed one-act opera was adapted beautifully for TV and made a memorable broadcast debut back in 1955 on Christmas Day. Amahl is... more
1957 telecast has a cast led by Celeste Holm, Alfred Drake, Barbara Cook, Bill Hayes, & Henry Calvin. At the time of it's airing, the New York Times praised the opulent production, which was a joy to... more
Ethel Merman, Peter Nero, Martha Wright and other great singing talents pay tribute to one of America's greatest composers and songwriters in this special Bell Telephone Hour tribute from January 28,... more
In tribute to the legendary company's 75th Anniversary, this gathering of 8 featured performances recalls magnificent moments from "Billy the Kid" (1959), "Le Corsaire Pas de Deux" (1962),... more
Jacques d'Amboise, Melissa Hayden, Allegra Kent, Nicholas Magallanes. The greatest ballet stars of the era put on some of the finest performances of their careers on the Bell Telephone Hour,... more