
Omnibus
Streaming now on Lumora
Omnibus is an American, commercially sponsored, educational television series.
Episodes
- E1 · The Trial of Anne BoleynNov 9, 1952
- E2 · Mr. Lincoln: Part 1Nov 16, 1952
- E3 · The Twelve Pound LookNov 23, 1952
- E4 · Mr. Lincoln: Part 2Nov 30, 1952
- E5 · The Trial of Ben JonsonDec 7, 1952
The 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).
- E6 · Mr. Lincoln: Part 3Dec 14, 1952
- E7 · The Trial of Mr. PickwickDec 21, 1952
The 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).
- E8 · My Brother HenryDec 28, 1952
The 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).
- E9 · Man in the CoolJan 4, 1953
- E10 · Mr. Lincoln: Part 4Jan 11, 1953
- E11 · Vive!Jan 18, 1953
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).
- E12 · While the Tide was RisingJan 25, 1953
- E13 · Die FledermausFeb 1, 1953
- E14 · Mr. Lincoln: Part 5Feb 8, 1953
- E15 · The Oyster and the PearlFeb 15, 1953
The 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).
- E16 · La BohemeFeb 22, 1953
- E17 · The Happy JourneyMar 1, 1953
- E18 · A Lodging for the NightMar 8, 1953
- E19 · The Last Night of Don JuanMar 15, 1953
- E20 · Three Maidens and the DevilMar 22, 1953
- E21 · Lord Byron's Love LetterMar 29, 1953
- E22 · Grandma MosesApr 5, 1953
- E23 · Toy Symphone with StokowskiApr 12, 1953
- E24 · Midnight Ride of Paul RevereApr 19, 1953
- E25 · A Tale of Two CitiesApr 26, 1953
- E26 · Arms and the ManMay 3, 1953
The 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).
- E27 · The Figgerin' of Aunt WilmaMay 10, 1953
- E28 · This Little Kitty Stayed CoolMay 17, 1953
Cast

Self - Host





