Amahl and the Night Visitors
First aired on Dec 24, 1951
Runtime: 55 mins
80%
Genres: Music, Drama, Family, TV Movie
The historic, original, live airing of what would become an annual Christmas tradition throughout the 1950s, this opera tells the story of Amahl, a crippled shepherd boy, and his destitute mother, who provide temporary shelter to three men who are following a star to the newly-born Christ child.
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Featured Crew
John Butler | Choreographer
Gian Carlo Menotti | Director
Bob O'Bradovich | Makeup Artist
Kirk Browning | Director
Charles Polachek | Associate Producer
Gian Carlo Menotti | Music