January 27, 2010 THE VILLADOM TIMES II & IV • Page 19
Treasures from TV’s Golden Age now available
by Dennis Seuling “Omnibus” ran on ABC, CBS, and NBC at various times from 1952 to 1961. This TV program showcased established stars and rising talent from the worlds of music, dance, theater, and opera. Long a staple of Sunday afternoons, “Omnibus” eventually moved to other time slots and networks when the value of Sunday air time rose with the broadcasting of professional football. “Omnibus: Leonard Bernstein” (E1 Entertainment) is a four-disc set containing seven shows aired between 1954 and 1958 that feature Bernstein’s enthusiastic lecture/performances about classical and other forms of music. Bernstein was equally at home with classical music and musical theater. He wrote the scores for “West Side Story” and “On the Town” and was the longtime conductor of the New York Philharmonic. His “Omnibus” debut was “Beethoven’s Fifth
Composer/conductor Leonard Bernstein.
Symphony” (broadcast live on CBS, Nov. 14, 1954). Other shows include “The World of Jazz,” “American Musical Comedy,” “Introduction to Modern Music,” “The Music of J.S. Bach,” “The Art of Conducting,” and “What Makes Opera Grand?” The shows are the kind of fare that today can only be seen on PBS. The TV audience of millions was entertained and educated by Bernstein’s spirited programs. Clearly, he loved his subjects and his energy and passion come through, even in black and white on the small screen. Extras include a bonus performance of Handel’s “Messiah” and a 24-page booklet with contributions written by music (continued on Crossword page)
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