The Obratsov Russian Puppet Theatre

December 1, 1963
60 min
Season 17 - Episode 9: The Obratsov Russian Puppet Theatre

Season 17 - Episode 9: The Obratsov Russian Puppet Theatre

The Ed Sullivan Show - Backdrop

Overview

The Obratsov Russian Puppet Theatre --Ed dedicated the entire hour show to the Obratsov Russian Puppet Theatre. The puppet act, led by Sergei Obratsov, specialized in satire. --The show was divided into different puppet acts: ""The Coloratura Soprano""; ""The Tango""; ""The Wunderkind,"" ""The Gypsies"" from the Forests of Transcaucsia; ""The Performing Animals""; ""The Illusionist""; ""The Tap Dancers"" and ""Jazz Singer and her Combo."" --This show was taped in November 1963 at the conclusion of the troupe's Broadway engagement, a part of the American-Soviet cultural exchange.

Episode Information

TV Show

The Ed Sullivan Show

Season

Season 17

Episode Number

9

Air Date

December 1, 1963

Runtime

60 minutes