Pinocchio is a fictional character and the protagonist of the children's novel, "The Adventures Of Pinocchio" (1883) by Italian writer Carlo Collodi of Florence, Tuscany. Pinocchio was carved by a woodcarver named Geppetto in a Tuscan village. Pinocchio is known for his long nose which grows when he lies. This 1957 adaptation stars Mickey Rooney, Walter Slezak, Stubby Kaye, and a cast of others.
Collodi's classic children's story seen in a one-hour TV version, a verse play with music. The story is of "Geppetto, an old carpenter with only a cat as a friend. Lonely, he fashions out of wood a little boy, who magically is able to walk and talk and be a companion to Geppetto. But he's naughty too and his guardian angel tells him he has but a year and a day to conquer his greed; after which he may become a real, human little boy.
Yasha Frank wrote the script and is staging the production. Music by Alec Wilder, lyrics by William Engvick. Glen Osser conducts. Mickey Rooney heads a cast of stars.
Highlights:
"Happy News"- Stubby Kaye
"Pinocchio's Song"- Mickey Rooney, Walter Slezak
"Pinocchio's Lullaby"- Walter Slezak
"The Fox's Pitch"- Martyn Green
"Listen To Your Heart"- Fran Allison
"Undersea Ballet"- Mata and Hari
"Jolly Coachman's Song"- Jerry Colonna
"The Birthday Party"- Ensemble
Cast:
Pinocchio- Mickey Rooney
Papa Geppetto- Walter Slezak
Fairy Queen- Fran Allison
Town Crier- Stubby Kaye
Jolly Coachman- Jerry Colonna
Fox- Martyn Green
Marionettes- Mata and Hari, Imalda De Martin
Geppetto's Cat- Sondra Lee
Cat Friend Of Fox- Matt Mattox
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