[Dixielandjazz] Stan Freberg + Video

[Steve Barbone]

"pat ladd" <pj.ladd at btinternet.com> wrote:

> on the recomendation of someone on the list I bought Freberg`s `United States
> of America` on CD.  I think its hilarious.
> 
> Was this only a sound   production or was it on TV?. If it is on Video or DVD
> I  would certainly like to get my hands on a copy.The dialogue is really smart
> and the musical arrangements are superb. The sleeve notes say `A musical
> Review made for stereo` so I don`t hold out much hope. but does anyone know
> differently.
> 
> I would love to see a stage presentation. Imagine what Mel Brooks would make
> of it? His film of `The Producers` with Zero Mostel has long been a favourite
> of mine but  I have recently seen his new production , on stage, in London and
> the beefed up version of `Springtime for Hitler` with parachutists dropping
> from the flies is a real showstopper.
> 
> Frebergs show plus Brooks staging would be something to see.

Dear Pat:

Just goggle search <Stan Freberg + video> for a list of videos you can
purchase featuring this very funny man.

Does your CD have his "Figaro" parody?  I love a girl who's as big as a
House, yes sir... etc (The Bigger The Figure The Better I Love Her)

Cheers,
Steve Barbone