The Strauss Family
1972 television series From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
1972 television series From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Strauss Family is a 1972 British Associated Television series of eight episodes,[1] about the family of composers of that name, including Johann Strauss I and his sons Johann Strauss II, Eduard Strauss and Josef Strauss.[1]
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| Genre | Period drama |
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| Composer | Cyril Ornadel |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
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| Release | 7 November – 19 December 1972 |
The series was written by Anthony Skene, David Reid and David Butler,[1] and directed by David Giles,[2] David Reid and Peter Potter.[1]
Anne Stallybrass was nominated for the British Academy Television Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of Anna Strauss.
ABC broadcast The Strauss Family in the United States from 5 May to 16 June 1973.[3]
With original date of broadcast:
Most of the music was performed by members of the London Symphony Orchestra, conducted by the series' musical director Cyril Ornadel, and some played by the Band of Her Majesty's Lifeguards.
The series was released on DVD as a three-disc set in the United Kingdom by Acorn Media UK in 2007.[1]
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