Thank you for posting this. I never realized that all 3 had backgrounds in opera. Such multi talented and courteous stars and yet all rather humble in their demeanor. Sadly, television today is more about shock, outrage and vulgarity instead of talent, skill and class. We've come a long way....down.
This was a rare, fabulous post. Never saw this before today, and I came here by Madeline Khan's appearance in Shrerlock Holme's Smarter Brother. Never realized how much Madeline Khan appreciated opera.
She didn't just appreciate opera, she was a professional, high-level opera singer who performed on the most esteemed stages in the world, in addition to Broadway. Her voice was classified as a a colorotura soprano, who was on both a drama and opera scholarship in college (Hofstra). After college, she performed opera professionally in some of the biggest shows before she debuted in movies, and she continued in opera, theatrical and classical singing to the end of her life. For a sample of her best, here on You Tube, check out On the Twentieth Century's Veronique and Babette, (she got a Tony nom). Check out "Not Getting Married Today", "Let's Call the Whole Thing Off", "How Long Has This Been Going on?", "Das Chicago Song", and "Vanilla Ice Cream. Very early on she did Leonard Bernstein's Candide. He was so floored by her operatic performance that he fell to his knees. And this is just a small sample of her opera.classical singing work.
In an interview with Rosie she said she respected the art but wasn’t very fond of it, she just got paid to do it because she had the ability hahahahaha and then she demonstrated how she thinks it’s actually quite rude to be having an intimate moment on stage and then just start screaming a high note in someone’s face 😂😂😂
What a program. A panel of people who are well-versed in cultural matters and who can speak intelligently without mugging stupidly for a dumbed-down audience. And the whole thing moderated by the erudite Edwin Newman. Two things stand out: Kitty Carlisle's elegant style and Madeline Kahn's beauty. There are times when it is enough just to behold her appearance.
Madeline was more than well-versed in cultural matters in regard to opera. She was a professional, high-level opera singer who performed on the most esteemed stages in the world, in addition to Broadway. Her voice was classified as a a colorotura soprano, who was on both a drama and opera scholarship in college (Hofstra). After college, she performed opera professionally in some of the biggest shows before she debuted in movies, which upon her 2nd and 3rd film, she was already a back-to-back Academy Award nominee. Nevertheless, she continued in opera, theatrical and classical singing to the end of her life. For a sample of her best, here on You Tube, check out On the Twentieth Century's Veronique and Babette, (she got a Tony nom). Check out "Not Getting Married Today", "Let's Call the Whole Thing Off", "How Long Has This Been Going on?", "Das Chicago Song", and "Vanilla Ice Cream. Very early on she did Leonard Bernstein's Candide. He was so floored by her operatic performance that he fell to his knees in awe of her voice. She was truly a gifted genius, who was a master of several high-level artistic crafts, learning to play the piano by ear as a toddler, and then you add her beauty and that makes her otherworldly. I would suggest @Kahn_Cepts on Instagram for more Madeline information like this.
I especially like Madeline Kahn's idea: Brunhilde and Siegfried should be together and left alone after all they have been through having a nice rest. Actually, all of the panelists had very cute ideas... They were all nice talented people.
Yes, Robert. I would like to go back to them, especially with everything that is happening these days. The arts, and many other things are in trouble. So many opera companies have dissolved! Kitty Carlisle Hart was interviewed in 2006; shortly before she died the next year, and she said that the arts were in trouble. It is so sad and unfortunate that so many arts programs have been eliminated. As an example, when I was in fourth grade, I was one of the pianists in our school orchestra. Most public elementary schools had orchestras back then. We had a great orchestra after school in high school. We even played one of the Beethoven symphonies. Children who do not have access to enrichment programs and have too much time on their hands get in trouble. They tend to join gangs, and don't do as well in general. As a country and as people who should be commited to our youth, we need to try to get more programs back into our schools. With the current political climate, it will be almost insurmountable.
@NormAppleton: It’s obvious that being an a** comes easy to you. Because he’s educated and knows about opera doesn’t make him gay. You are a pathetic looser to criticize him that way without offering any proof/evidence. It’s also a disservice to homosexuals to use this stereotype against them by equating opera with their sexuality. Again, you are an a**hole.
Thank you for posting this. I never realized that all 3 had backgrounds in opera. Such multi talented and courteous stars and yet all rather humble in their demeanor. Sadly, television today is more about shock, outrage and vulgarity instead of talent, skill and class.
We've come a long way....down.
Madeline’s laugh 🥰🥰🥰 Charles was such an amazing man, so knowledgeable.
This was a rare, fabulous post. Never saw this before today, and I came here by Madeline Khan's appearance in Shrerlock Holme's Smarter Brother. Never realized how much Madeline Khan appreciated opera.
She didn't just appreciate opera, she was a professional, high-level opera singer who performed on the most esteemed stages in the world, in addition to Broadway. Her voice was classified as a a colorotura soprano, who was on both a drama and opera scholarship in college (Hofstra). After college, she performed opera professionally in some of the biggest shows before she debuted in movies, and she continued in opera, theatrical and classical singing to the end of her life. For a sample of her best, here on You Tube, check out On the Twentieth Century's Veronique and Babette, (she got a Tony nom). Check out "Not Getting Married Today", "Let's Call the Whole Thing Off", "How Long Has This Been Going on?", "Das Chicago Song", and "Vanilla Ice Cream. Very early on she did Leonard Bernstein's Candide. He was so floored by her operatic performance that he fell to his knees. And this is just a small sample of her opera.classical singing work.
In an interview with Rosie she said she respected the art but wasn’t very fond of it, she just got paid to do it because she had the ability hahahahaha and then she demonstrated how she thinks it’s actually quite rude to be having an intimate moment on stage and then just start screaming a high note in someone’s face 😂😂😂
What a program. A panel of people who are well-versed in cultural matters and who can speak intelligently without mugging stupidly for a dumbed-down audience. And the whole thing moderated by the erudite Edwin Newman. Two things stand out: Kitty Carlisle's elegant style and Madeline Kahn's beauty. There are times when it is enough just to behold her appearance.
Amen!
Madeline was more than well-versed in cultural matters in regard to opera. She was a professional, high-level opera singer who performed on the most esteemed stages in the world, in addition to Broadway. Her voice was classified as a a colorotura soprano, who was on both a drama and opera scholarship in college (Hofstra). After college, she performed opera professionally in some of the biggest shows before she debuted in movies, which upon her 2nd and 3rd film, she was already a back-to-back Academy Award nominee. Nevertheless, she continued in opera, theatrical and classical singing to the end of her life. For a sample of her best, here on You Tube, check out On the Twentieth Century's Veronique and Babette, (she got a Tony nom). Check out "Not Getting Married Today", "Let's Call the Whole Thing Off", "How Long Has This Been Going on?", "Das Chicago Song", and "Vanilla Ice Cream. Very early on she did Leonard Bernstein's Candide. He was so floored by her operatic performance that he fell to his knees in awe of her voice. She was truly a gifted genius, who was a master of several high-level artistic crafts, learning to play the piano by ear as a toddler, and then you add her beauty and that makes her otherworldly. I would suggest @Kahn_Cepts on Instagram for more Madeline information like this.
@@raraavis1984 Looks like you hauled in a trunk full of gold. Very generous of you to share your Madeline Kahn treasure with us. Merci.
Madeline Kahn was absolutely beautiful! Well-phrased post, Noe!
Charles Nelson Reilly was astonishingly knowledgeable! Also humble, as he gave the ladies time to answer.
I especially like Madeline Kahn's idea: Brunhilde and Siegfried should be together and left alone after all they have been through having a nice rest. Actually, all of the panelists had very cute ideas... They were all nice talented people.
I got Louise Homer !!!!!!!!!!!!!
BRAVO!!!
Loved this post immensely!!! Thank you!!!
Slooooow tv. I love it. No rush!
TF kinda show is this?!
Love Madeline btw.
LO-VE-LY ! ! !
What year was this?? (Great fun!)
Robert Beam 1984. It was the last operatic performance of the great Leontyne Price in "Aida."
Thank you! "The good old days".
Yes, Robert. I would like to go back to them, especially with everything that is happening these days. The arts, and many other things are in trouble. So many opera companies have dissolved! Kitty Carlisle Hart was interviewed in 2006; shortly before she died the next year, and she said that the arts were in trouble. It is so sad and unfortunate that so many arts programs have been eliminated. As an example, when I was in fourth grade, I was one of the pianists in our school orchestra. Most public elementary schools had orchestras back then. We had a great orchestra after school in high school. We even played one of the Beethoven symphonies. Children who do not have access to enrichment programs and have too much time on their hands get in trouble. They tend to join gangs, and don't do as well in general. As a country and as people who should be commited to our youth, we need to try to get more programs back into our schools. With the current political climate, it will be almost insurmountable.
this was a show? wow
I got Pavarotti!
Edwin Newman was gay, who knew
Source? Was married and lived with his spouse for 66 years, till his death.
@NormAppleton: It’s obvious that being an a** comes easy to you. Because he’s educated and knows about opera doesn’t make him gay. You are a pathetic looser to criticize him that way without offering any proof/evidence. It’s also a disservice to homosexuals to use this stereotype against them by equating opera with their sexuality. Again, you are an a**hole.
He wasn't gay