Bonino (1953– )

Bonino, a world-famous concert singer, leaves show business to care for his eight children after the death of his wife.

Stars:

Ezio Pinza, Lenka Peterson, Chet Allen

Cast

Credited cast:
Ezio Pinza	...	Babbo Bonino
Lenka Peterson	...	Doris Bonino
Chet Allen	...	Jerry Bonino (Through 11
Donald Harris	...	Jerry Bonino (Begining 11
Oliver Andes	...	Carlo Bonino
Gaye Huston	...	Francesco Bonino
Van Dyke Parks	...	Andrew Bonino
Mike Kellin	...	Rusty
Anthony Eisley	...	John Clinton
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Conrad Janis	...	Edward Bonino (1953)
David Opatoshu	...	Walter Rogers (1953)
Mary Wickes	...	Martha (1953)

Storyline

This short-lived NBC live sitcom centered on Bonino, a world-famous concert singer who leaves show business to care for his eight children after the death of his wife. His manager, Walter Rogers (David Opatoshu) did everything he could during the 3-1/2 months this show was on the air to convince him to come back. He couldn't, despite Bonino realizing that his kids were more independent than he thoguht. Viewers got a chance to see Bonino (opera singer Ezio Pinza) sing during each episode.

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Plot Keywords:

singer | opera singer | sitcom | large family | lost film | 

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

12 September 1953 (USA)

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

National Broadcasting Company (NBC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Famed opera singer Ezio Pinza's only television series.

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