Julian Chagrin
Director
The Orchestra (1986)
Season 1
The misadventures of a conductor, his valet, and the members of his orchestra.
Released May 21, 1986
Episode 25 min
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S1E1 - 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.
May 22, 1986, midnight
S1E2 - Safari Symphony
The maestro invites his orchestra along for a unique safari performance, complete with animal accompaniment.
May 29, 1986, midnight
S1E3 - Concert for Brass, Bombs & Blow Pipes!
An assassination of the general is to take place at the concert. Can the maestro save the day?
June 5, 1986, midnight
S1E4 - 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.
June 12, 1986, midnight
S1E5 - The Genius
The maestro struggles to bridge the generation gap and teach a visiting, young egocentric prodigy pianist a lesson.
June 19, 1986, midnight
S1E6 - Prima Donna
The maestro conducts a performance of "Il Trovatore" with two operatic stars; but not the way Verdi anticipated!
July 4, 1986, midnight
S1E7 - 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)
Sept. 27, 1986, midnight
S1E8 - 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)
Oct. 4, 1986, midnight
S1E9 - 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)
Jan. 10, 1987, midnight
Episode Runtime: 25 min.
Season Runtime: 25 min.
Released: May 21, 1986
Last Air Date: Jan. 10, 1987, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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