In 1957, NBC presented a television broadcast of the classic fairy tale, Pinocchio, starring Mickey Rooney, and an impressive lineup of stars. The program was never aired again, but Masterworks Broadway continues it commitment to opening its vaults of obscure recordings to the public, and is now releasing the digital premiere of this musical.Mickey Rooney (1920-2014) spent nine decades on the stage and screen. From success as a child star through his classic Andy Hardy films, Rooney's unique look found an appealing niche with families throughout his life. On Pinocchio, Rooney acts as narrator, as well as several of the voices, including the title character. His narration is endearing, though his Pinocchio impression takes some getting used to, as his voice on this recording almost comes across as scary, though without the benefit of any visual support. However, as Pinocchio progresses through the story of the wooden boy who learns to Listen to Your Heart, and becomes human, Rooney's personification