Speaking of opera, I once worked as a production assistant on a television pilot for a resurrected version of "Omnibus". One pilot aired on ABC, but the show was never picked up, one of the reasons is highlighted on the story I am about to share.

One of segments of the show was going to be a comparison of Grand Opera with the Grand Ole Opry.   The producer paired up Loretta Lynn with Luciano Pavarotti. We actually recorded a very nice discussion between the two, but then it was decided that they would sing together. Loretta Lynn was so overpowered, and a bit intimidated, by Pavarotti. She basically whispered her vocals while Pavarotti boomed out his part. I don't think it made the final cut of the show.