Amahl and the Night Visitors

Synopsis

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.

Director

Gian Carlo Menotti

Music

Gian Carlo Menotti

Studio

NBC

Released

24 December 1951

Genres

Music, Drama, Family, TV Movie