When his ship is wrecked in a storm, Robinson Crusoe finds himself stranded on a desert island with no one to help him and no chance of rescue. Scared and alone, he tries to make a life for himself, building shelters, hunting food, taming animals, crafting boats and making clothes. But just as his life appears to be settled, he sees someone else's footprint on the beach and a different struggle for survival begins, this time against cannibals and pirates. Published in 1719, the novel was an immediate success and continue to fascinate new generations.
Based on George Bernard Shaw's play, the 1967 television special Androcles and the Lion recounts the story of Androcles, the simple-hearted Christian tailor whose friendship with a lion saves himself and his friends from martyrdom in the Roman Colosseum. Set to music by Richard Rodgers, the cast includes British comedian Norman Wisdom as Androcles, Noel Coward as Caesar and features Ed Ames, John Cullum and Geoffrey Holder.
Tracks: 1. Opening 4:45 – Orchestra 2. Velvet Paws 5:45 – Norman Wisdom Dialogue: Norman Wisdom and Patricia Routledge 3. Follow in Our Footsteps 1:52 – Ed Ames and Chorus 4. Strangers 5:00 – Inga Swenson and John Cullum Dialogue: Inga Swenson and John Cullum 5. A Fine Young Man 6:45 – Ed Ames Dialogue: Ed Ames and Brian Bedford Strength Is My Weakness – Norman Wisdom and Ed Ames Dialogue: Norman Wisdom, Ed Ames, Inga Swenson and Brian Bedford 6. Gladiators’ Ballet 3:07 – Orchestra 7. The Emperor’s Thumb 2:47 – Noel Coward Dialogue: Noel Coward, Inga Swenson, Kurt Kasznar and Clifford David 8. No More Waiting 4:50 – Inga Swenson and John Cullum Dialogue: Norman Wisdom, Inga Swenson and John Cullum 9. The Arena Pantomime 3:55 – Norman Wisdom and Orchestra 10. Don’t Be Afraid Of An Animal 4:51 – Noel Coward and Norman Wisdom Dialogue: Noel Coward, Norman Wisdom and Bill Hickey 11. Reprise: No More Waiting 4:23 – Inga Swenson and John Cullum Dialogue: Noel Coward, Norman Wisdom, Ed Ames, Inga Swenson and John Cullum Velvet Paws – Norman Wisdom
