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Allan Sherman

Known for Creator

Allan Sherman (born Allan Copelon or Allan Gerald Copelon; November 30, 1924 – November 20, 1973) was an American musician, satirist and television producer who became known as a song parodist in the early 1960s. His first album, My Son, the Folk Singer (1962), became the fastest-selling record album up to that time. His biggest hit was "Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh", a comic song in which a boy describes his summer camp experiences to the tune of Ponchielli's Dance of the Hours. (From Wikipedia)

Born

November 30, 1924

Died

November 20, 1973 (age 48)

Birthplace

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Filmography

5 films, 6 shows

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TMDB4.5

Dr. Seuss The Cat in the Hat

2002 · 30m · US

VideoBook recording that includes two classic Dr. Seuss stories: “The Cat in the Hat” and “Maybe You Should Fly a Jet! Maybe You Should Be a Vet!”.

TMDB3.6

Dr. Seuss on the Loose

1973 · 25m · US

The pressure to conform, the inevitability of change, and the resistance to trying something new form the basis for the usual madcap adventures associated with the creative mind of Dr. Seuss. "Dr. Seuss on the Loose" builds upon three short stories - "The Sneetches," "The Zax" and "Green Eggs and Ham" - to create a thematic trio that explores the often fickle and flexible world of attitudes.

TMDB2.5

Wacky Taxi

1972 · 1h 20m

A man struggling to support his family on the meager wages of his menial job has always dreamed of running his own business. He transforms an old Cadillac into a taxi and faces many challenges trying to run his own taxi services. The interesting people he meets while driving around the city adds to the fun and excitement.

TMDB3.4

The Cat in the Hat

1971 · 24m · US

In a marvelously animated version of one of the most beloved of all Dr. Seuss tales, two youngsters find themselves at home with nothing to do on a rainy afternoon. But when the magical, mischievous Cat in the Hat arrives on the scene, they're all cat-apulted into a day of rousing, romping, outlandish antics they - and you - will never forget!

Funnyland

1965 · 1h

A pilot for a musical-comedy revue starring Allan Sherman, with guests Lorne Greene, Jack Gilford and Angie Dickinson, plus a brief cameo by Danny Thomas.