ABSTRACT
Leonard Bernstein became known as a figure on television in 1954. Many of his efforts have been made available in various video-recording formats. His first television work was as a conductor and commentator on such series as Omnibus (1954-61), Lincoln Presents (1958-59), Ford Presents (1959-62), and the Young People's Concerts (1958-72). He then recorded his Charles Eliot Norton Lectures at Harvard University in 1973 in both video and audio formats, in addition to other television shows. Useful lists of these activities may be found in Gottlieb's Complete Catalog (Item 667, pp. 64-67) and in Leonard Bernstein: The Television Work (Item 633, pp. 49-71). As described in Chapter 9 of this guide (see Item 671), the Museum of Television & Radio houses an excellent collection of videotapes that document Bernstein's efforts in the area.
