Omnibus
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Play S1 E1Omnibus is an American, commercially sponsored, educational television series.
Cast: Alistair Cooke
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28 episodes
- 1. The Trial of Anne BoleynNo synopsis available yet.NRCCNov 9, 1952
- 2. Mr. Lincoln: Part 1No synopsis available yet.NRCCNov 16, 1952
- 3. The Twelve Pound LookNo synopsis available yet.NRCCNov 23, 1952
- 4. Mr. Lincoln: Part 2No synopsis available yet.NRCCNov 30, 1952
- 5. The Trial of Ben JonsonThe program has five segments: (1) "The Trial of Ben Jonson" (play), (2) "Jean Sibelius" (celebration of the composer's 87th birthday), (3) "The Dagger" (showing of a 1952 film ballet short), (4) "Rowland Emett" (the cartoonist displays some of his ingenious whimsical inventions), and (5) "Slow motion and High-Speed Photography" (feature).NRCCDec 7, 1952
- 6. Mr. Lincoln: Part 3No synopsis available yet.NRCCDec 14, 1952
- 7. The Trial of Mr. PickwickThe program has three segments: (1) "The Trial of Mr. Pickwick" (Dickens-based story), (2) "Agnes DeMille's 'Rodeo' " (dance episode from the ballet), and (3) "Palle Alone in the World" (showing of a 1949 Swedish fantasy film).NRCCDec 21, 1952
- 8. My Brother HenryThe program has five segments: (1) "My Brother Henry" (J.M. Barrie story), (2) "Walt Disney's 'Peter Pan' " (film preview), (3) "Pictures at an Exhibition" (dance interpretation of Moussorgsky's suite for orchestra), (4) (Leopold Stokowski conducts Christmas carol singers), and (5) "William Faulkner" (interview with the prize-winning novelist).NRCCDec 28, 1952
- 9. Man in the CoolNo synopsis available yet.NRCCJan 4, 1953
- 10. Mr. Lincoln: Part 4No synopsis available yet.NRCCJan 11, 1953
- 11. Vive!The program has five segments: (1) "Vive!" (story), (2) "The Servant with Two Masters" (play), (3) "Raymond Loewy" (the industrial designer discusses examples of his work), (4) "Barn Dance" (ingenious use of time-lapse photography and film editing to produce dance effects), and (5) "The Haircut" (comedy feature).NRCCJan 18, 1953
- 12. While the Tide was RisingNo synopsis available yet.NRCCJan 25, 1953
- 13. Die FledermausNo synopsis available yet.NRCCFeb 1, 1953
- 14. Mr. Lincoln: Part 5No synopsis available yet.NRCCFeb 8, 1953
- 15. The Oyster and the PearlThe program has six segments: (1) "The Oyster and the Pearl" (TV play), (2) "Wheat Germ" (time-lapse photography feature), (3) "Rospigliosi Cup" (exhibition of the famous decorative ornament made in gold and enamel, displayed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art), (4) "Under the Bridges of Paris" (showing of a 1952 French ballet presentation), (5) "La Boheme Preview" (interview with cast members in rehearsal for the next edition's scheduled production), and (6) "Radar" (feature on equipment and supplies).NRCCFeb 15, 1953
- 16. La BohemeNo synopsis available yet.NRCCFeb 22, 1953
- 17. The Happy JourneyNo synopsis available yet.NRCCMar 1, 1953
- 18. A Lodging for the NightNo synopsis available yet.NRCCMar 8, 1953
- 19. The Last Night of Don JuanNo synopsis available yet.NRCCMar 15, 1953
- 20. Three Maidens and the DevilNo synopsis available yet.NRCCMar 22, 1953
- 21. Lord Byron's Love LetterNo synopsis available yet.NRCCMar 29, 1953
- 22. Grandma MosesNo synopsis available yet.NRCCApr 5, 1953
- 23. Toy Symphone with StokowskiNo synopsis available yet.NRCCApr 12, 1953
- 24. Midnight Ride of Paul RevereNo synopsis available yet.NRCCApr 19, 1953
- 25. A Tale of Two CitiesNo synopsis available yet.NRCCApr 26, 1953
- 26. Arms and the ManThe program has three segments: (1) "Arms and the Man" (staging of George Bernard Shaw's play), (2) "Manufacturers - Machines and People" (a look at manufacturing processes), and (3) (Alistair Cooke summarizes Omnibus' first season).NRCCMay 3, 1953
- 27. The Figgerin' of Aunt WilmaNo synopsis available yet.NRCCMay 10, 1953
- 28. This Little Kitty Stayed CoolNo synopsis available yet.NRCCMay 17, 1953
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Omnibus
★ 7.0/1019528 seasons159 episodesEnded
Omnibus is an American, commercially sponsored, educational television series.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Robert Saudek
- Cast
- Alistair Cooke
- Studio
- JustFilms / Ford Foundation
Maturity rating
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Audio languages
Italian, English
Where to watch
Not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service.
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