Leontyne Price is so personable and down-to-earth in this video and other interviews I've seen. I saw her in concert with Zubin Mehta and the LA Philharmonic in the 70's and she was a riveting singer on stage and played the diva role to the hilt. She is absolute opera royalty and the peerless Aida and Leonora ( La Forza del Destino) in her day.
I've watched countless videos of WML, and I must say that Phyllis Newman is easily the weakest link when it comes to panel members. If she's just putting on, then she plays the part of "dumb broad" real good.
Daly virtually choked up as he was stating his pride in having her as guest. Quite justified and quite sincere. Ms. Price may not have been looking for such a comment, but it was to be expected - back there in the early 60's.
You would think an opera about "Antony and Cleopatra" composed by Samuel Barber starring Price, directed by Franco Zefferelli would be a huge hit. The next sound you hear is The Flop Heard Round the World. The rotating stage scenery became so complex that Price got trapped inside a movable pyramid. Let's see "Aida" top that!
Thanx for posting. Even in 1966, WML Sunday could generate blindingly stellar episodes. Daly, Cerf, Francis, Phyllis Newman, Woody Allen (in 1966 just another bright young new comic who played the game well), and Price on the same stage! Too bad G-T didn't preserve the color videotape, for the gowns this evening look especially fetching.
No disrespect intended but wow. She looks like a dude in drag. She had very masculine features.
LisaDawnn 1 week ago in playlist Uploaded videos
anyone know if there were ever any classical artists on this show besides Price, Pons, Anderson and Ozawa?
ShawDAMAN 1 month ago
What year was this?
michaelermcgowaniv 1 month ago
@ILUVCF1961, is she really Dionne Warwick's cousin? I never knew that.
Deedy06 1 month ago
DIONNE WARWICKS COUSIN
ILUVCF1961 2 months ago
Leontyne Price is so personable and down-to-earth in this video and other interviews I've seen. I saw her in concert with Zubin Mehta and the LA Philharmonic in the 70's and she was a riveting singer on stage and played the diva role to the hilt. She is absolute opera royalty and the peerless Aida and Leonora ( La Forza del Destino) in her day.
Brahmsfourth 5 months ago
Did anyone else notice that Woody Allen did not clap for her when the panel was clapping and didn't seem to be too receptive when she shook his hand.
lttguys 9 months ago
I've watched countless videos of WML, and I must say that Phyllis Newman is easily the weakest link when it comes to panel members. If she's just putting on, then she plays the part of "dumb broad" real good.
SoaringTrumpet 1 year ago
Daly virtually choked up as he was stating his pride in having her as guest. Quite justified and quite sincere. Ms. Price may not have been looking for such a comment, but it was to be expected - back there in the early 60's.
jsteeber 1 year ago
Daly virtually choked up as he was stating his pride in having her as guest. Quite justified.
jsteeber 1 year ago
This was posted September of this year? Is GSN broadcasting these again?!
WBensburg 1 year ago
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63utuber 1 year ago
Sept 1966 --
You would think an opera about "Antony and Cleopatra" composed by Samuel Barber starring Price, directed by Franco Zefferelli would be a huge hit. The next sound you hear is The Flop Heard Round the World. The rotating stage scenery became so complex that Price got trapped inside a movable pyramid. Let's see "Aida" top that!
soulierinvestments 1 year ago
Thanx for posting. Even in 1966, WML Sunday could generate blindingly stellar episodes. Daly, Cerf, Francis, Phyllis Newman, Woody Allen (in 1966 just another bright young new comic who played the game well), and Price on the same stage! Too bad G-T didn't preserve the color videotape, for the gowns this evening look especially fetching.
soulierinvestments 1 year ago
I absolutely LOVED Arlene's discovery and gasp of true joy at who it was. Just more example of this series' aura of true manners and class. Lovely!!
mca1218 1 year ago
i like the way the panel applauded her upon removing their blindfolds. respect to a true diva who didn't do the diva thing.
jimmysudar 1 year ago 2