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Radio 59 Albany New York WROW the tri-city's number one station for news and now another tale well calculated to keep you in suspense now the story of a prize fighter who turned into an opera singer talk about Caruso by Milton Geiger all right Arigo I've seen enough there are two more bouts I want to talk to Joe Trenton Francesca I can't allow you to become infatuated with this this third rate prize fighter remember who you are I tell you he has talent the man has a boy a gl…

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Synopsis

In the gripping episode Talk About Caruso, we meet Joe Trenton, a mediocre prize fighter who harbors dreams of becoming an opera singer. Despite his lack of vocal training and talent, Joe is convinced that he can achieve fame and fortune in the opera world. His aspirations are fueled by Francesca Lombar, a talented singer who recognizes a spark in Joe and believes that with the right exposure and connections, he could make it big.

Host

S

Stuart Metz

Cast›

A

Arlene Walker

E

Ethel Huber

Mason Adams

R

Robert Dryden

Stuart Foster

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Suspense 600320 845 Talk About Caruso (128-44) 22906 24m05s.mp3

Suspense, Episode 845

Talk About Caruso

Sunday, March 20, 1960 · 23:45

Suspense, Episode 845

Talk About Caruso

Sunday, March 20, 1960 · 23:45

Summary

A mediocre prize fighter, Joe Trenton, dreams of becoming an opera singer despite his lack of talent. As he navigates the world of boxing and music, he faces conflicts with his manager and the consequences of his ambitions.

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