Only in Italy. A game show, on which a blindfolded contestant attempts to identify an opera singer?
Here Giuseppe di Stefano gets a doll:
Does anybody know this program? It’s called “Il musichiere,” and YouTube is full of clips. It’s definitely worth having a look at a few of them. They are nostalgic, touching, and at times downright Felliniesque.
The host is Mario Riva. How could he have died at 48, when (judging from the clips) he’s got to be at least 60?
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