In "Talk About Caruso," a prize fighter gives up boxing to pursue a career as an opera singer.
As the episode opens, handsome Joe Trenton, the "Singing Slugger" is dropped by his manager, Harry Galt, because of his lackluster performance as a fighter. Shortly afterward, Joe's luck changes when opera singer Francesca Lumbar approaches him about a career in music.
Joe takes her up on her offer, and quickly becomes a singing sensation...despite his moderate talent.
A year later, Harry Galt, returns to settle up their accounts. His contract gives him fifty percent of Joe's earnings--no matter if he is singing or boxing.
When Harry comes back a second time for his money, Joe decides to use his voice as a weapon. The problem is, Joe doesn't have the talent of a Caruso...
"Talk About Caruso" was written by Milton Geiger and produced/directed by Paul Roberts. Stuart Foster played Joe Trenton. Also appearing were Arlene Walker, Robert Dryden, and Mason Adams. This episode aired on March 20, 1960.
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(Image of Enrico Caruso from Wikipedia)
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