
Amahl and the Night Visitors (1951-12-24)
Overview
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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Status: Released
Release Date: 1951-12-24
Runtime: 0h 55m
Director: Kirk Browning, Gian Carlo Menotti