The G&S stage productions are 40 years old. Reasonable for occasional watching. They were first released on VHS about 1981 in the UK. If I remember correctly each operetta was costed at $80 each. I only bought a few of them at the time as $80 in 1981-2 was a lot of money. The video quality as in keeping with the recording equipment that was available at the time is abysmal compared to relatively modern recordings. That being said , it has some historical value. The Overtures are cut short which is a shame and well known actors of the time take leading parts in each operetta which have less than appealing singing voices. Most of the American actors used have woeful diction. The productions would have been served better if the D'oyly Carte operetta cast members had been retained for all parts.Read full review
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20th Century faithul retelling of 19th Century Geniuses at work.
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Reproductions of most of Gilbert and Sullivan's operettas staged by the BBC in 1982 with music by the London Symphony Orchestra. Interesting to see stars of that period (such as Vincent Price, Peter Allen and even William Conrad) turning up unexpectedly in some of the roles. Fortunately, they are not miscast and their presence only adds to the fun. I recommend this product at this price.
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It’s perfect for my taste of entertainment!...
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Great item thanks AAAAAAA+++++
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