On this day in 1959 Rocky and His Friends debuted on ABC. Born on this day in 1836 dramatist and librettist William Schwenck GilbertBorn on this day in 1871 composer Amadeo VivesBorn on this day in 1891 soprano Maria IvogünBorn on this day in 1908 baritone Jess Walters
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On this day in 1959 Rocky and His Friends debuted on ABC.
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Dan Soda (Windy City Operaman) is a Chicago native whose first visit to opera was at age 17 and Massenet’s Werther with Troyanos and Kraus. Nothing was ever the same. Opera and concert performances, recordings and video are an obsession. He prepares Parterre Box’s daily birthday and anniversary tributes. He also enjoys concerts, live theater and movies.
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