TV Guide
(TV Themes & Toons of the 1950s-Today)
7:30 p.m. Saturday, September 2, 2023 (Devou Park) Covington, KY
7:30 p.m. Sunday, September 3, 2023 (Tower Park) Ft. Thomas, KY
7:00 p.m. September 4, 2023 (Woodside Arboretum) Middletown, OH
The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra closes its 2023 Summer Park Series with nostalgic television themes and cartoons. Since the 1950s television shows and cartoons have captivated every generation and remain a source of reminiscences and fond memories today.
The first half brings back the sounds of the black and white sit-coms (Bewitched, The Addams Family, I Dream of Jeannie) along with sci-fi (Time Tunnel, Lost in Space) drama (Mission Impossible, Dynasty, LA Law), variety (Benny Hill) and sports (NBC NFL Football) and much more.
After intermission the KSO remembers Saturday morning cartoons from The Animaniacs to Casper, Rocky and Bullwinkle to The Jetsons. Then as the sun disappears, the projector winds up for full-length cartoon features (Bugs Bunny, Pink Panther and Tom & Jerry) accompanied live by the KSO.
Almost none of these TV themes and cartoons would have been possible to present without the incredible talents of KSO arrangers Terry LaBolt and Scot Woolley. Their efforts have allowed the KSO to produce unique programming for decades.
Join the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra with the themes of your favorite shows and toons from yesteryear 7:30 p.m. Saturday, September 2, in Devou Park (Covington); 7:30 p.m. Sunday, September 3, at Tower Park (Fort Thomas); and 7 p.m. Monday (Labor Day), September 4 at Woodside Cemetery & Arboretum (Middletown, OH). Bring blankets, picnics or lawn chairs. Saturday’s TANK park & ride shuttle from Covington Catholic departs on the half hour starting at 6 p.m. (1$ each way). Concessions are available in Devou Park. Food trucks will be on-site in Tower Park.
Bring blankets, picnics or lawn chairs. For more information, registration (for weather updates) and directions, visit the KSO at http://www.kyso.org or call (859) 431-6216. The concert and parking are free, though a $5 (per person) donation to the KSO is suggested.
TV Guide
(TV Themes & Toons of the 1950s-today)
The Wide Receiver (NBC NFL Football) – John Williams
Black & White 60’s TV Olio – Terry LaBolt
- Three Stooges, Bewitched, Dick Van Dyke
- I Love Lucy, The Addams Family, Leave it to Beaver
- My Three Sons, I Dream of Jeannie, The Munsters
Yakety Sax (Benny Hill) – Boots Randolph / LaBolt
Johnny Williams TV Themes – John Williams / LaBolt
- Land of Giants, Time Tunnel, Lost in Space
Mission Impossible Theme – Lalo Schifrin / LaBolt
TV Spectacular – James Curnow
- NBC News, Growing Pains, Night Court,
L.A. Law, MASH, Dynasty
Theme from The Simpsons – Danny Elfman
Intermission
Theme from the Animaniacs – Richard Stone / J. Bernstein
“Cartooneage” – Terry LaBolt
- Bugs Bunny Show, Merry Melodies, Popeye,
- Casper, Rocky and Bullwinkle, The Jetsons
“Pink, Plank Plunk” – Ludwig Van Beethoven / Scot Woolley
“Baton Bunny” – Franz von Suppe / Woolley
“Tom & Jerry at the Hollywood Bowl” – J. Strauss, Jr. / Scott Bradley
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