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Writer, Producer, Director, Songwriter

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My first four albums are all now available on Amazon. Calming soundtrack for your long weekend's activities and adventures. Hope they bring you peace and joy.
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When I was a kid we got the polio vaccine. My dad, working on Mary Poppins, asked how my day was. I told him about the vaccine. “Didn’t it hurt? I said they put it on a sugar cube and you ate it. He called my uncle Dick and the next day they wrote “A Spoonful of Sugar.” (1 of 2)
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During high school, I was a pizza delivery guy in Beverly Hills. One night, late, I drove up into the canyon and rang a bell. Norman Lear answered the door. I recognized him and told him what a fan I was. I mentioned I was interested in writing for TV too. (Cont’d)
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…bought it in a bidding war. My first meeting with him on it, I reminded Norman about the pizza and that night. He grinned, said, “See, I knew you had it. Great script!” One of my highest honors and fondest career memories. He was a giant. (Cont’d)
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My little corner of film music history. When the Covid vaccine arrives, get it. We’re codependent in this small world. Trust science and doctors. We will beat this enemy if we listen to those who know. Be safe. Wear a mask. Be considerate to your fellow man. (2 of 2)
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He put something in my pocket and I left with a huge smile. Norman Lear had shared his pizza with me and tipped me a hundred dollars. Mostly I got maybe five bucks if I was lucky. About a decade later, I wrote a spec screenplay called “Respectable.” Norman Lear... (Cont'd)
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@HamillHimself When I was a kid, before he was famous, Harrison built and installed beautiful shelves in my bedroom. Coolest guy. He took me aside one day, confidentially asked, "How would you like it if I built you a secret cabinet where your sisters can't find your stuff?" And he did.
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Michael Fanone: Help Support this Jan. 6th Hero Mike Fanone. American hero. He bravely, selflessly risked his life defending our democracy, our elected leaders and the transfer of power. Since that day, at great sacrifice, Mike continues to speak truth.
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He smiled, asked me if I wanted to come in and share the pizza with him and his daughter. We had a lovely chat about TV and writing. At the end, after about an hour, I thanked him and started out. Norman stopped me, said “Your tip!” (Cont’d)
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@tripgreat You might also enjoy the documentary my cousin Gregg and I made for Disney Studios - “the boys: the sherman brothers’ story.” It’s currently streaming on Disney +. :)
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Safe travels Norman Lear. You were one of a kind.
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@BillMwmurray It was my last delivery that night, but I would absolutely have blown off my job to experience this. A great, great man.
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I’m at lunch with my Uncle, composer Richard M. Sherman and my cousin, Gregg. Dick and my dad wrote “Spoonful of Sugar” after I told dad about getting the Sabin polio vaccine on a sugar cube. Dick’s 93. We were able to have a lovely lunch thanks to scientists the Covid vaccine.
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When I was a kid we got the polio vaccine. My dad, working on Mary Poppins, asked how my day was. I told him about the vaccine. “Didn’t it hurt? I said they put it on a sugar cube and you ate it. He called my uncle Dick and the next day they wrote “A Spoonful of Sugar.” (1 of 2)
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…bought it in a bidding war. My first meeting with him on it, I reminded Norman about the pizza and that night. He grinned, said, “See, I knew you had it. Great script!” One of my highest honors and fondest career memories. He was a giant. (Cont’d)
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Some of his best writing.
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You lost, you miserable self-entitled infantile fucker. Concede and get the hell out.
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History repeats. Sadly.
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The week Walt Disney assigned my dad and uncle, the Sherman Brothers, to write a song for his "Children of the World" pavilion, the Cuban Missile Crisis was underway. That afternoon they wrote three versions of "it's a small world."
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Today is the day! “WISHING TREE” — my new collection of original music is available beginning today on several streaming sites. Please check it out and share it with everyone you know. :) I hope it brings you peace and joy. Cheers! Jeff Sherman
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Thank you all for reaching out about the passing of my wonderful uncle, Richard M. Sherman. While there were issues in our family, Uncle Dick and I always had a close, special bond that always transcended it. I’ve never met a more talented composer and I know I never will.
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@mondoman20 @AmberTiff4321 Most weekends, with my Grandpa Al. :)
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Tribute to Disney Legend Richard M. Sherman. Today was the funeral for my late uncle, Richard M. Sherman of the songwriting Sherman Brothers. With my dad, Robert B. Sherman, Richard composed many of the greatest, most beloved songs and movie scores of the 20th and 21st
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Happy 95th birthday to the wonderful, charming, talented Dick Van Dyke. You've brought so much joy to this world and made two of the Sherman Brothers' films the classics they are. Thanks also for being so gracious when my cousin and I made our documentary; a highlight of my life.
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@davidaxelrod The first election I worked on was for Bobby Kennedy Sr. I was ten, rode my Schwinn to his local headquarters and volunteered for a few hours each day after school. RFK SR. was brilliant and inspiring. His spawn, RFK Jr., is a sad, tragic conspiracy muddled lunatic.
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@charlieisaacs Hey Charlie. Thanks. Sorry the pizza was late that night.
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@JoyseyGrl I will absolutely take you up on that.
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@brianstelter It’s the media, Brian. It’s not even Fox this time, it’s MSNBC. Shame. And, when it backfires and all the media geniuses that said Hillary was a shoe-in and Trump was not viable and there was a “red wave” coming, four years ago you all counted Joe out after one primary and now,
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Happy birthday to Flip Wilson. One of my amazing, fun and lucrative summer jobs in college was being hired as a "manny" (male nanny) to two young boys, sons of an attorney that was Flip Wilson's manager. Part of my job included traveling with the boys' dad and Flip to Vegas...
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My new album “Respite” is available beginning today! It’s a collection of original symphonic and piano compositions I wrote and recorded this year. Click to find your preferred digital platform. I hope you enjoy “Respite” and share it with others. jcs
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@NickDefabrizio That made my day. Thank you.
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In mid October 1962 Walt Disney drove my Dad and Uncle, the Sherman Brothers, from the studio to WED where they created all the rides for Disneyland. He wanted to show them the scaled mock-up of an attraction he was developing for the ‘64 World’s Fair; a salute to the children...
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Congrats to Dick Van Dyke for your Kennedy Center Honor tonight. We Shermans have always considered you family. You are a national treasure. Thanks for making dad and Dick’s work beloved by the world. You are a superstar and the most humble genius I’ve had the pleasure to know.
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Happy 97th birthday to the wonderful Dick Van Dyke! We Shermans all adore and treasure you. As does the entire world.
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@iKaylaReed Not a fan of antisemites. I won’t miss her.
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A visit with our new granddaughter this evening. So in love with this little angel. ❤️
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Lunch with my uncle Richard M. Sherman of #theShermanBrothers and my cousin Gregg Sherman. Richard’s 94 and sharp and funny as ever. He told me he still plays piano every single day.
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My Mary Poppins Easy Guitar book signed by both my Dad and my Uncle Dick. :)
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This is simply brilliant! Bravo. GO JOE!!!
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Trump saw the current coronavirus map and thought he was ahead in the polls.
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It's our turn to support Mike and his family. Please show this great man your love and respect by clicking on this GoFundMe page and contributing whatever you can. Thank you! And God Bless Michael Fanone!
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My little corner of film music history. When the Covid vaccine arrives, get it. We’re codependent in this small world. Trust science and doctors. We will beat this enemy if we listen to those who know. Be safe. Wear a mask. Be considerate to your fellow man. (2 of 2)
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My late dad, Robert B. Sherman, wishing you all a Merry Christmas. As do I. :)
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I thought this might interest you @Lawrence
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When I was a kid we got the polio vaccine. My dad, working on Mary Poppins, asked how my day was. I told him about the vaccine. “Didn’t it hurt? I said they put it on a sugar cube and you ate it. He called my uncle Dick and the next day they wrote “A Spoonful of Sugar.” (1 of 2)
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Dad always said he and Dick were terrified that nuclear war was possible and possibly imminent. "Small World" was their prayer for peace. All my ancestors came from a small village near Kyiv. They escaped the Cossacks, fleeing in the middle of the night...
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Some of you have asked about the feature documentary on our dads I produced and directed with my cousin Gregg. It’s streaming now on Disney+. Here is the trailer for “the boys: the sherman brothers’ story (2009 Documentary) via @YouTube
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...Missile Crisis was happening. That afternoon, Dad and Dick went back to their office and wrote “it’s a small world” - a prayer for peace and tolerance for our children everywhere. It now plays 24/7 in Disney parks around this small, small world.
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When I was a kid we got the polio vaccine. My dad, working on Mary Poppins, asked how my day was. I told him about the vaccine. “Didn’t it hurt? I said they put it on a sugar cube and you ate it. He called my uncle Dick and the next day they wrote “A Spoonful of Sugar.”
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@JDMyers Amazing -- it says you're an author, yet you can't spell his name and you know nothing about him.
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...and we all must have compassion for everyone else on this little planet. Praying for Peace in Ukraine and the healing of our small world.
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Wendy and I are off to get our vaccines today! Thank you Dr. Fauci, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Joe Biden and all the many many doctors, nurses, scientist and frontline workers who brought us to this morning’s cup of coffee! Best thing since a spoonful of sugar. :)
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Dick Van Dyke out and about — in a Spoonful of Sugar shirt. :))) How much do we all adore this great gentleman and artist?
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Happy heavenly birthday to my late father, Robert B. Sherman, who would have been 95 today. I miss you every day, dad, but you are always in my thoughts and my heart. Your kindness, sagely wisdom and beautiful soul live on in your beloved words and music -- and will forever.
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Happy 94th birthday to my dear friend since Boy Meets World, Bill Daniels. ❤️
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Today's the 9th anniversary of my father, Robert B. Sherman's passing. Dad was half of the Sherman Brothers team that wrote "it's a small world," the scores to Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Winnie the Pooh, The Jungle Book and . via @YouTube
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Feenay… Fee-hee-hee-heenay! Will Friedle (Eric) and William Daniels (Mr. Feeney) today at Art's! #BoyMeetsWorld http://t.co/l0rXBOLr3U
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Got a question for smarter people. If they can look into George Floyd’s past, his personal life and experiences, why can’t the jurors hear about Chauvin’s prior complaints of excessive force brought forward without him testifying? Man I’m angry. I despise inequalities.
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Happy 98th Birthday tomorrow, infinite love to the amazing #DickVanDyke ; an honorary Sherman for 60 years now. God bless you, Dick! You immortalized my Dad & Uncle’s finest, brought immense joy and light to this world. ps - You were born six days before my dad, #RobertBSherman
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I’m guessing that Trump’s upcoming event will be at the airport Alamo Car Rental.
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Congratulations to my buddy Will Friedle for not only appearing on Girl Meets World -- but also writing an episode!
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Is this real?
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and generous and so so sweet. What an incredible trailblazer and comedy genius. Gone way too soon. ps -- I have loved sushi ever since -- and think of Flip Wilson every single time.
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@MikieSherrill Big mistake. You have lost my support and, for the party and for our nation, I demand YOU step aside. A former supporter. GO JOE!!!
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Hero.
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We’ve lost a great talent, a sweet man. I had the great privilege of working with Willie Garson on “Boy Meets World” and “You Wish.” He brought laughter, passion and joy to his work, to our world. A writer’s dream. Sending love to his family and friends. Safe travels Willie.
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@BetteMidler $38M -- just think how many Stormy Daniels that could buy him. You'd think he'd already made enough off bribes from enemy autocrats and selling our national secrets. I mean I know McDonald's has gone up in price lately. Does he throw their little ketchup packets at the wall
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@SecNielsen @DHSgov You all have a huge blot on your lives and careers. I hope it haunts you forever. The harm, painand inhuman suffering you have caused by aiding and enabling Trump, this nation’s equivalent of Hitler, is astounding and repulsive. Shame on you all!
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@meiselasb Inside, reading stolen national secrets on the john.
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Happy 94th birthday to my beloved Uncle, Richard M. Sherman. All my life you have been such a giant inspiration and source of love and pride. Have a marvelous day and have a great big slice of birthday cake. xo Jeff
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@bemoredoggie It is. :)
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All the Rite Aids should give you a coupon for a free scoop of ice cream after you get the Coronavirus vaccine. A spoonful of sugar worked with the oral polio vaccine when I was a kid.
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Donald Trump grabbed the Republican Party by their pussies
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@Victorshi2020 @wodfan I believe Biden’s lead will be bigger than the media is making it out to be. There are many, many, many of us that support and appreciate this great President, we’re just not as obnoxious, loud and amoral.
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The Sherman Brothers. ❤️🎼
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This is a retweet. Just wanted to add that my wife and I got our vaccines and it was a breeze. No side effects, no sugar cube required. Get yours so we can all get back to sports events, concerts, family and friends. #aspoonfulofsugar
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...from marching through Europe, into Dachau, into Nazi Germany at the peak of the war... that haunted him all his life... well, it just makes me so proud of him for using his and Uncle Dick's talents and souls to remind people that we're all interconnected...
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Got a tour of the Capitol by my friend, fr. Uscp Sgt. Gonell; an Iraq War Veteran, defended the Capitol on January 6th, testified before the 1/6 Committee and testifies in the insurrectionists’ trials. This American hero stands with WGA and SAG-AFTRA! @SergeantAqGo @WGAWest
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where Flip was headlining at Caesar's Palace. I got to know and really love Flip, whom I'd loved on TV. One night before a show, he held out this pink/orange thing on chopsticks and offered me my first sushi. I was reluctant till Flip said, "It's like lox." Flip was lovely...
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On this Holocaust Remembrance Day, I think of the millions who perished at the hands of hatred and bigotry and thank my dad, Robert B. Sherman, who as a teenager was the first American GI and the only Jew in his squad to liberate Dachau concentration camp.
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My piece in my high school’s alumni bulletin. :) #A_Spoonful_Of_Sugar .
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January 19th at the White House: “Time to go, Don.”
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Met and spoke with #MichaelFanone on New Year’s Eve; a true, humble American patriot and hero that risked his life defending the Capitol and our Democracy on January 6th. God bless him and his family.
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I feel like digging up my old fake I.D. from high school. I think according to it I’m now like 69 and I qualify to get my Covid vaccine.
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Happy heavenly 97th birthday to my late Dad, Robert B. Sherman. Your countless contributions, your wisdom, your bravery, patriotism and sacrifice continue to inform and bless us all. Love you always. jcs #Robert_B_Sherman #ShermanBrothers
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Seeing decent nations and brave Russian citizens linking arms to push back on this dark authoritarian bully is heartening. Hearing talk of World Wars and nuclear annihilation -- didn't we all sort of think or wish that that was a dark ghost of the past?
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Seeing the horrifying images on the news now, these beautiful towns and families being ripped apart by a madman, it is only mitigated by the sheer heroism, nationalism and great unity of the brave Ukrainian people, its heroic Jewish president and fighters.
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I don’t know how everyone else feels, but each time President elect Biden and VP elect Harris introduce their team - and they introduce themselves - I cry in joy that decent real smart honest true Patriots are stepping up and coming to our rescue. GO JOE!
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Happy Birthday to the marvelous Julie Andrews!
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Robert B. Sherman enlisted at 17, landed on D-Day, battled through Europe, liberated Dachau. Wounded, Dad lived with the pain and nightmares all his life. The Sherman Brothers wrote classics like Feed the Birds and it’s a small world…
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Anyway, this all made me think of my Dad and his World War II stories he'd only open up about on our father/son fishing trips down to Ensenada. Only after a few Dos Equis at Hussong's. What my old man saw up close as a sensitive, poetic teenage boy, his nightmare war memories...
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@richirich1968 @Jim_Jordan @realDonaldTrump The difference is, she reported it to the FBI and Trump repeatedly requested and accepted this stuff from Russia and elsewhere. How about talking about issues, you know, other than sharks, Hannibal Lecter and lies about immigrants eating pets. We had more class and integrity
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Words of great wisdom - still relevant today:
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...as their town was being destroyed just behind them. They fled through Hungary and Czechoslovakia, taken in by kind people there, before eventually coming to America through Ellis Island. I once looked up the town they came from - the now defunct town Ekatrinislav...
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Happy 99th birthday to the incredible @TheNormanLear . I delivered a pizza to his house when I was 16. He invited me in to share it with him and his daughter, talked to me about writing and gave me $100 tip. Got to work for him years later. Great man.
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I thought of this today as our wonderful new administration has already reached out to rejoin the Paris Accord and the WHO, begun to pave a path for citizenship, lifted the Muslim travel ban and otherwise re-embraced the world. The lyrics to Small World still resound now. ❤️
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...of the world. Originally all the world anthems were to play in sequence, but when they turned it on it was cacophony. Walt shut it off, turned to the Shermans, his staff writers, and assigned them to write one song that would tell the ride’s theme. At time the Cuban...
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