When Barbe-bleue loses his fifth wife, the turbulent Boulotte is selected at random to be the next one. But Barbe-Bleue falls in love with Hermia – who loves the shepherd Saphir – and soon wearies of Boulotte. So, he asks his alchemist to concoct for him an “anti-wife” philtre. But, as on the previous occasions, it is merely a sleeping potion and Boulotte wakes up the other five “dead” wives. They reappear, dressed up as gypsies and bring the truth to light.

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A comedy special in which Martin Mull and his guests spoof television variety shows.

A musical drama based on Giuseppe Verdi's opera Rigoletto.

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The life and career of Italian opera singer Farinelli, considered one of the greatest castrato singe...