The Bell Telephone Hour

Episode 1

The Many Faces of Romeo and Juliet

Fri, Sep 8, 1967 60 mins

Jason Robards and Claire Bloom perform scenes from 'Romeo and Juliet' that are introductions to music and dance numbers. Erik Bruhn and Carla Fracci dance the pas de deux balcony scene from Prokofiev's ballet; soprano Anna Moffo and tenor Sandor Kenya perform the balcony scene from Gounod's 'Romeo et Juliet;' and Larry Kert and Carol Lawrence sing 'Maria' and 'Tonight' from the Broadway show 'West Side Story.'

Episode 2

On the Road with Duke Ellington

Fri, Oct 13, 1967 60 mins

Producer Mike Jackson traveled with Duke Ellington for five weeks, filming as Duke whizzes in and out of airports, theaters, universities (to receive honorary degrees), recording sessions and one-night. stands all over the country. In quieter moments, Duke talks about music, his early life, God, and retirement, which he calls "stagnation."

Episode 3

Benjamin Britten and His Aldeburgh Festival

Fri, Nov 3, 1967 60 mins

Program features British composer Benjamin Britten on the 20th anniversary of his founding of the Aldeburgh Music Festival in Aldeburgh, England. Interviews and performances make up this hour special.

Episode 4

The Virtuoso Teacher

Fri, Nov 24, 1967 60 mins

Documentary of two promising violin students preparing to launch their solo concert careers.

Episode 5

Casals at Marlboro

Fri, Dec 29, 1967 60 mins

Pablo Casals' 91st birthday is marked by this musical documentary on his role at Vermont's Marlboro Festival.

Episode 6

The Sights and Sounds of Chicago

Fri, Feb 16, 1968

Episode 7

Man Who Dances: Edward Villella

Fri, Mar 8, 1968 54 mins

Episode 8

Opera: Two to Six

Fri, Mar 22, 1968 60 mins

Episode 9

Going to Bethlehem

Sun, Apr 14, 1968 60 mins

Episode 10

Jazz, the Intimate Art

Fri, Apr 26, 1968 60 mins