In other episodes he introduced such stars as a diva rehearsing the alphabet, "Charmin'", and an ensemble who performed the rhyming opera "Wally". In addition, he has announced James Galway on "Great Performances". He has an Uncle Donny who sometimes accompanies him to the opera, but needs to be reminded not to snore through the performance. The name is a parody of the term philharmonic, which refers to a full-sized orchestra.