The Orchestra
Season 1
Created by: Julian Chagrin
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Season aired: 1986-05-22
Overview
The misadventures of a conductor, his valet, and the members of his orchestra.
Episodes · 9
The Dance of the Hours
This first episode introduces the maestro and his valet, as they make it through a surprising and hap-hazard performance.
Safari Symphony
The maestro invites his orchestra along for a unique safari performance, complete with animal accompaniment.
Concert for Brass, Bombs & Blow Pipes!
An assassination of the general is to take place at the concert. Can the maestro save the day?
Unwelcome Guests
On tour, and with dreams of a grand welcome, the maestro soon discovers his next performance is metering out justice to a group of ill-mannered musicians.
The Genius
The maestro struggles to bridge the generation gap and teach a visiting, young egocentric prodigy pianist a lesson.
Prima Donna
The maestro conducts a performance of "Il Trovatore" with two operatic stars; but not the way Verdi anticipated!
Viva!
On tour in South America, the maestro and his valet are imprisoned in the wake of a revolution. Can they escape in one piece? (part one)
Viva II
On tour in South America, the maestro and his valet are imprisoned in the wake of a revolution. Can they escape in one piece? (part two)
Photo-Finish
The maestro unwittingly becomes the target of a corrupt mayor and his bodyguard when an incriminating photo is slipped into his pocket. (part two)
