What Made Leonard Bernstein’s Young People’s Concerts Such A Hit?

“On January 18, 1958, the first Leonard Bernstein ‘Young People’s Concert’ was broadcast live on television. Through the 1960s, the programs took off and were seen in 40 countries, alongside American exports The Flintstones and Bonanza. WNYC’s Sara Fishko considers Bernstein’s TV-friendly presence, in this episode of Fishko Files.” (audio)