Got his first album in '62. Still have it! which includes 'Genuine copy of a fake Dior'..., My Zelda, and so much more ❤️... Fond memories. May he Rest in Peace.
I pursued stage and entertainment as an adult, primarily inspired by Allan Sherman and Bill Cosby. Both made me realize how clever and creative one could be with comedy. This is a lovely short retrospective of a unique, quirky man. Thank you!
@@mythgreatbritain5634 Cosby WAS a GREAT COMEDIAN! Allan Sherman WAS ALSO! IF you READ about either, NEITHER was "awesome perfect"! This is DAMNED TRUE of ALL HUMAN BEINGS!
First, I heard him in "The King of Queens", when Arthur dance to "Hello Muddah, hello Fadduh". Since this time, I love his music an bought all his original vinyl-record. Greatings from Bavaria, Germany
I've had his first 2 albums since the late 60's. Neither were new when I got them, but somehow, I can't remember how or where I got them from. I was in high school when he died. This is the first time I've heard about him dying.
He was a very funny and talented man. I love his songs. One is Old King Louie 😂💖. The other one is the twelve days of Christmas. He died too young at 48. Died the day before his 49th Birthday. At least his songs live forever.
Him and Vince Guaraldi seem to have quite a lot in common. Both were overnight sensations. Both are primary remembered for one song Both won Grammys Both had a divorce Both died while/after performing
It's funny - I know I'm going to be judged - but I sing it to my dogs and invent perverse lyrics (just Like Allan) 😎. But they probably don't appreciate my effort. Such a great tune. I do wonder why it's not popular.
@@Fomites Thanks for your response! I think if it got play time to the present generation, it would catch on again. Not enough humor in our uptight culture today. People would rather worship TS than have a good belly laugh.
He wrote a second book. It was published by Playboy Press under the title The Rape of the A*P*E* (***American Puritan Ethic). It is brilliant and highly insightful.
Hi there! I’m a new subscriber. Can you please do a vid on character actor Burr DeBenning? He wasn’t super famous but he he had a long career and died around 2003ish and I can’t find any info on him.... pretty please? Thnx
All his albums were at the thrift store a while back ~ so why not? I've come to appreciate what I originally interpreted as "irritating" informative bio, but "ROD STERLING"?
"A Gift of Laughter" is not just funny (e.g., the four psychiatrists, Drs. A, B, C, and D). It tells some of the heartaches of his life (e.g., searching for his father, and then finding him).
Allan Sherman died too young! My Mother died the following year! I had several of his records (LP) and 1 45rpm. of “Crazy Downtown”one 45rpm of Crazy Downtown. I also had Hello Muddah,hello father! I found all of them to be quite hilarious! May he RI.P.😅
I'd really like a good movie made about him. Jack Black I'm thinking would be great in the role. Or if they could make Danny Devito look younger I'd like him in the role
