On this day in 1954 TV host, composer and comedian Steve Allen married actress Jayne Meadows. Born on this day in 1848 composer Robert Planquette.Born on this day in 1929 bass Don Garrard.Happy 86th birthday tenor Pedro Lavirgen.Happy 77th birthday conductor Steuart Bedford.Happy 73rd birthday soprano Patricia Wise.Born on this day in 1958 soprano Deborah Riedel.
Power couple
On this day in 1954 TV host, composer and comedian Steve Allen married actress Jayne Meadows.
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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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