I'm 57, and participated (sang/danced) in this musical in the mid 80's in high school. It was somewhat controversial then for teens to sing/dance to this musical:) I respect our Musical Director so much for having the temerity to put this out. I still sing the songs today, and the lyrics to so many songs, are so relevant to the issues of today:)
Don't underestimate the the way the actors in the background freeze and become part of the background. It's a subtle add, but it's a really cool theatrical device to make us look at the two main singers, but used on film :)
Is no one going to mention all the background actors freeze in place when the music starts? I can't imagine how difficult it would be to hold those positions for the whole song.
I had not noticed the lack of movement among the background actors until you brought it to my attention. I did notice, however, the same thing in Easter Parade while Judy Garland and Fred Astaire were singing All Aboard for Alabam' and dancing together. No one in the background moved a muscle. It must be a difficult thing to do in a movie, but to do it night after night in a live Broadway show must be exhausting.
Alwas loved this movie. This scene was really great and yes, atill very true today but my favourite is when the big boss comes in to the office early and Robert Morse makes sure it looks like he's been there working all night... even starts knitting becuase he found out that the boss does it secretly.
I gotta be honest ambition really did me in when I was young. My life didn’t get better until my 30s when I too became a company man. If only I’d seen this sooner and become a spineless jellyfish if an employee early.
Matter of opinion. If you want consistency and stability, being a company man would be the dream, but if you have bigger ambitions, 25 years in the same job sounds like a nightmare.
My two nephews just did this play at their high school and these were the parts they had so they got to do this duet together. It was pretty great. As for the play itself, I enjoyed it but I was actually a little surprised a high school in 2022 would do it. Both because it was pretty racy at times and also very politically incorrect by today's standards. Kudos to the head of their drama department for having the stones. LOL! 😂
Brian: I dream of Republican Town Where men to the right of the aisle don't back down The streets are aglow with the smell of apple pies And babies come out of the womb in coats and ties Nice place, huh, Rush? Rush Limbaugh: It's a paradise, Brian Trees grow from Republican sod And everyone prays to a proper right-wing God Lois: Republican Catholics? Brian: Yes, indeed, there are! Lois: Republican Muslims? Brian: Now, let's not go too far Lois: No Muslims? Rush Limbaugh: Eh, too many tall buildings Brian: They've outlawed all abortions Late or early It's a sin we can't abide Lois: What if you find a fetus Left abandoned? Rush Limbaugh: We just take it And we jam it back inside Brian: Aw, yes, 'cause I dream of Republican Town The place where the happiest smile is Cheney's frown I'll bet you a buck you won't find a damn thing wrong 'Cause when you come down to it This is where we all belong Lois: Who else lives here? Brian: Oh, big names, Lois We're watching Republican stars... Rush Limbaugh: Like sweet Mickey Rourke, and his gorgeous right-wing scars Brian: Chuck Norris is one... Rush Limbaugh: And he's got a right-wing beard Brian: Jon Voight is another... Rush Limbaugh: He's just right-wing weird Brian: His, uh, his daughter's pretty hot, though Rush Limbaugh: At one time, Brian. At one time Lois: But how 'bout global warming? Brian: It's a snow job By Obama and his crew Lois: But aren't all his findings Backed by science? Rush Limbaugh: Careful, Lois Now you're sounding like a Jew! Brian: Oy! We dream of Republican Town Where Clinton is viewed as a crazy Commie clown Rush Limbaugh: A place where America's growing free and strong Brian: 'Cause when you come down to it This is where... We... All... Belong!
Babies come out of the womb in coats and ties! That's the spirit by gum and that's no lie! Ready to crawl and ready to bawl, all to the corporate beat, junior junior executives from their wee heads to their feet.
I'm 57, and participated (sang/danced) in this musical in the mid 80's in high school.
It was somewhat controversial then for teens to sing/dance to this musical:)
I respect our Musical Director so much for having the temerity to put this out.
I still sing the songs today, and the lyrics to so many songs, are so relevant to the issues of today:)
I got to enjoy this movie in my theatre class and its still one of the best musicals that I have seen. Some classics will never die.
Don't underestimate the the way the actors in the background freeze and become part of the background. It's a subtle add, but it's a really cool theatrical device to make us look at the two main singers, but used on film :)
I've spent my entire life dissecting the choreography of this film. Lol
After decades in the workforce this song hits different.
Hello, is that existential dread as the prequel to a mid-life crisis I hear!? 😃
I bet that dude would snitch on Union organizers.
'never take a risk'll year' just next level writing
That's FRANK LOESSER for ye!
RIP Mr Morse Thanks for the memories you will be missed. I loved all your great performances
This is a lesser appreciated song of this wonderful, salient musical.
Listen to the lyrics, and extrapolate to today's issues:)
Enjoy...
Viewing this brilliant duet on the day of Robert Morse's passing. We've lost a good one...
Is anyone else just finding out that Republican Town isn’t an original song?
If you hear a catchy song on Family Guy, chances are it was originally from some old musical made years ago that Seth MacFarlane is a fan of.
@@McSuperfly101 Yep. Shipoopi, Mr. Booze, this, etc
@@CharlieND Down Syndrome Girl? Is there an original? Because I need it.
No.
At this very moment
Just saw my niece in a High School version of this , I have to say those kids put on an amazing show .
"Your brain is the company brain!"
"The company washed it and now I can't complain!"
OOF
a, not the
Is no one going to mention all the background actors freeze in place when the music starts? I can't imagine how difficult it would be to hold those positions for the whole song.
I had not noticed the lack of movement among the background actors until you brought it to my attention. I did notice, however, the same thing in Easter Parade while Judy Garland and Fred Astaire were singing All Aboard for Alabam' and dancing together. No one in the background moved a muscle. It must be a difficult thing to do in a movie, but to do it night after night in a live Broadway show must be exhausting.
Watch the whole movie, they do that a lot.
That's likely just a background snapshot. Notice throughout the song the singers are in the same place. It's to add to the illusion.
@@NihilisticSnake Nope. Watch the fish and that one guys leg
Alwas loved this movie. This scene was really great and yes, atill very true today but my favourite is when the big boss comes in to the office early and Robert Morse makes sure it looks like he's been there working all night... even starts knitting becuase he found out that the boss does it secretly.
I gotta be honest ambition really did me in when I was young. My life didn’t get better until my 30s when I too became a company man. If only I’d seen this sooner and become a spineless jellyfish if an employee early.
Matter of opinion. If you want consistency and stability, being a company man would be the dream, but if you have bigger ambitions, 25 years in the same job sounds like a nightmare.
Family Guy brought me here.
Stopped watching the show for a few years lol but it's cool to know they apparently parodied this song lol
Right they parodied this song with republican town
Same.
Danny Elfman brought me here (he sang this part in the musical when he was in high school)
A taste in Broadway musicals and understanding of music brought me here.
And still so true till this day.... Sadly
worse today than back then
OLD BUT GOOD
I love the facial gestures; such dynamic acting.
Not just old. A golden oldie!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
AND, not BUT
I watched this movie a few days ago and it is now my favorite movie
This musical is marking its 60th anniversary this year. Don't figure out my age---I remember when it premiered.
54 years
I was 10
What a fantastic ride darling man! Fly with the angles. 💋
SO current. This is how it is today in vast majority of places.
people are sheep
Yyyyyyyyyyup.
This is good.
I also love "Old Ivy", but can't seem to find that clip from the movie.
I was today years old when I realised Finch eventually became Bert Cooper on Mad Men 😮
So this is how Burt Cooper got started❣️👏🏻
Played Mr. Twimble in high school
Turns out I'm nothing like the guy. Absolutely despise his mindset lol
The genius of Frank Loesser
This was the Office before the tv show
just realised the instrumental, family guy took it for the republicans song brian sings lol
Stands just like Bert Cooper
My two nephews just did this play at their high school and these were the parts they had so they got to do this duet together. It was pretty great. As for the play itself, I enjoyed it but I was actually a little surprised a high school in 2022 would do it. Both because it was pretty racy at times and also very politically incorrect by today's standards. Kudos to the head of their drama department for having the stones. LOL! 😂
When my high school did it they cut the racy stuff.
My high school didn't cut anything. But that was also 20 years ago.
That guy’s obviously never heard of personal space.
That guy doesn't seem to hate it too much
R.I.P Robert Morse
I've never seen this but I can see where family guy gets it's inspiration for it's musicals.
I COSTARRED IN THIS PRODUCTION BACK IN 1981 BEREA HIGH SCHOOL I WAS SIXTEEN THAN.
FOURTY YEARS AGO WAS PART OF MY YOUTH.
@@leonardhughes7679 Nice.
Family Guy rips off everyone
love this
RIP Robert Morse.
Family Guy Republican Town anyone?
Ive been searching for the original for two frickin days😂
I watched this movie eight years ago for the first time. I couldn’t pinpoint were republican town came from until I watched this again yesterday!
Yep. Didn't know this version existed until now.
“Cause IIIIIIIII dream of Republican Town”
Where men to the right of the aisle don't back down
@@gotyourtags30 The streets are aglow with a smell of apple pie.”
@@Politographyand babies come out of the womb in coats and ties
Not sure why, but I think Robert Morse has sort of a Stephen King vibe here.
Could anyone play this part better than Robert Morse?
NO!
He's kind of like if Jerry Lewis was a normal human being.
I hear Robert Morse could give this guy a run for his money! 😉
@@Tmanaz480 Haha - well said!
One day someone will but if anyone has to date I have not seen it.
RIP Bobby Morse
He's the person you see in the company that you don't want to end up like. Oh God I hate that I am this person.
the people in the background just freeze and it's creeping me out
Brian: I dream of Republican Town
Where men to the right of the aisle don't back down
The streets are aglow with the smell of apple pies
And babies come out of the womb in coats and ties
Nice place, huh, Rush?
Rush Limbaugh:
It's a paradise, Brian
Trees grow from Republican sod
And everyone prays to a proper right-wing God
Lois:
Republican Catholics?
Brian:
Yes, indeed, there are!
Lois:
Republican Muslims?
Brian:
Now, let's not go too far
Lois:
No Muslims?
Rush Limbaugh:
Eh, too many tall buildings
Brian:
They've outlawed all abortions
Late or early
It's a sin we can't abide
Lois:
What if you find a fetus
Left abandoned?
Rush Limbaugh:
We just take it
And we jam it back inside
Brian:
Aw, yes, 'cause I dream of Republican Town
The place where the happiest smile is Cheney's frown
I'll bet you a buck you won't find a damn thing wrong
'Cause when you come down to it
This is where we all belong
Lois:
Who else lives here?
Brian:
Oh, big names, Lois
We're watching Republican stars...
Rush Limbaugh:
Like sweet Mickey Rourke, and his gorgeous right-wing scars
Brian:
Chuck Norris is one...
Rush Limbaugh:
And he's got a right-wing beard
Brian:
Jon Voight is another...
Rush Limbaugh:
He's just right-wing weird
Brian:
His, uh, his daughter's pretty hot, though
Rush Limbaugh:
At one time, Brian. At one time
Lois:
But how 'bout global warming?
Brian:
It's a snow job
By Obama and his crew
Lois:
But aren't all his findings
Backed by science?
Rush Limbaugh:
Careful, Lois
Now you're sounding like a Jew!
Brian:
Oy!
We dream of Republican Town
Where Clinton is viewed as a crazy Commie clown
Rush Limbaugh:
A place where America's growing free and strong
Brian:
'Cause when you come down to it
This is where...
We...
All...
Belong!
Wow I never realized they’re the same
@@TheDanrox110 They are
Babies come out of the womb in coats and ties! That's the spirit by gum and that's no lie! Ready to crawl and ready to bawl, all to the corporate beat, junior junior executives from their wee heads to their feet.
@@Radiatoron88 LOL
@@tonybarde2572 (^0^)
The Paranoia XP supplement Service, Service! brought me here.
How to avoid getting cancelled in the 2020's
This should be the WWE's official theme song.
Seven company men don't like this video.
Career Mood
me when I play lethal company
Sounds like the Deep Swamp song
I dream of republican town where men to the right of the aisle don't back down
Finally found the original from American Dad's "Republicantown"....
*Family Guy’s
This song's melody is familiar, but I can't place where. It's not Family Guy's Republican Town, I know that's a direct parody
Wait. Republican town???
RIP Robert Morse.