ABSTRACT
Leonard Bernstein became known as a television figure in 1954. Many of his efforts have been made available in video-recording formats. He appeared as 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 Jack Gottlieb’s Complete Catalog (Item 927) and in Leonard Bernstein: The Television Work (Item 883). As described in Chapter 9 (see Item 931), the Paley Center for Media (formerly the Museum of Television & Radio) houses an excellent collection of video recordings that document Bernstein’s efforts in the area.
