Ep. 4 - Why is "Her Is?" The Way It Is? - The Pajama Game (1954)

The Golden Age proves to be divisive. Listen in as MJ argues that Jonah is taking bop too literally, Jonah questions the shows improper use of grammar, both agree that we need more baritones, and brace yourselves for a surprise bike horn. You won't be ready for it. MJ and Jonah sure weren't.


Notes


Nick Cordero
https://www.insider.com/amanda-kloots-nick-cordero-finished-song-he-started-recording-2020-8

https://variety.com/2020/artisans/news/nick-cordero-memorial-livestream-broadway-demand-1234748001/


Sleepless
https://www.playbill.com/article/sleepless-musical-based-on-sleepless-in-seattle-begins-in-london-august-25


Chadwick Boseman’s contributions to live theatre
https://www.theatermania.com/new-york-city-theater/news/remembering-the-theatrical-career-chadwick-boseman_91364.html


The Transatlantic Accent
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gpv_IkO_ZBU

Alice in Wonderland - Very Good Advice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Srn0xkXTSgs

Donald Duck and WWII - Heads up, there’s A LOT of questionable propaganda and racially insensitive material in this one, but it’s a fascinating look at the history of Disney and of US politics.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-PZVrWvJM0

All the songs we said sounded like Once a Year Day
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxrFdtSFMXY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAk28Z4qIKc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvrE_ekDXQc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AhORMKCBeQ

Soliloquy - Carousel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3cmZxPfk6o

Fosse Choreography - Steam Heat and Sing Sing Sing, Soloist starts at 6:50
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQdyDlSie0Q

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbAI4NT3RlU


Set MacFarlane singing 7 and a Half Cents
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKQL1rENZYE