Scene to Song Episode 118: The Sherman Brothers’ Movie Musicals for Disney

In this episode, writer, dramaturg, and publishing professional William Forrest discusses the Sherman Brothers' Movie Musicals for Disney, tracing their trajectory from their early pop hits to the sophistication of of the book musical in such films as Mary Poppins (1964). We also talk about the song "Soon It's Gonna Rain" from Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt's 1960 musical The Fantasticks.

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Music played in this episode:
"Pineapple Princess" by The Sherman Brothers
"The Parent Trap" from The Parent Trap
"Chim Chim Cheree" from Mary Poppins
"A Spoonful of Sugar" from Mary Poppins
"Valentine Candy" from The Happiest Millionaire 
"Soon It’s Gonna Rain" from The Fantasticks