Omnibus: American Profiles [2 Discs]

"Regarded by many as one of the most seminal and influential culture-themed programs on American television, Omnibus debuted on October 2, 1952 and took its final bow on March 31, 1957. As hosted by Alastair Cooke, each 90-minute episode offered a series of ""mini-programs"" (hence the title) that showcased the cr?me-de-la-cr?me of American arts and culture at that time - everything from ballet, to opera, to musical performances by such giants as Victor Borge, to original adaptations of short stories by such writers as William Saroyan and James Thurber. In many ways and on many levels, Omnibus anticipated the content and quality of American public television, but preceded PBS by nearly a decade - making it truly This box set presents a series of segments that originally broadcast as part of Omnibus, divided into two thematic headings: ""People"" and ""Places."" Segments include: ""Philippe Halsman,"" ""Frank Lloyd Wright,"" ""The New York Times,"" ""Toby and the Tall Corn"" and ""Dr. Seuss Explores the Museum that Ought to Be."""