Today we are looking at a phenomenal and fascinating interview clip recorded way back in 1958 featuring one of the major shapers of the modern musical, Oscar Hammerstein.
A Wonderful Guy OKLAHOMA! CAROUSEL. SOUTH PACIFIC. THE KING & I. THE SOUND OF MUSIC. FLOWER DRUM SONG. CINDERELLA. The list goes on, but the high regard for which Oscar Hammerstein commands for his contributions to the theatre over the course of his career is limitless - now and always. Frankly, Hammerstein is not only one of most highly respected, but also one of the most successful songwriters in music history, as well - and that's not even mentioning the sharp and perceptive books he often crafted in his collaborations. Nevertheless, being one half of the most respected songwriting team in musical theatre history, Rodgers & Hammerstein, cemented Hammerstein's place in the pantheon of great artists of all time and today's selected clip goes a long way in accurately presenting the smart, savvy and thoughtful man behind those marvelous, memorable and magical words that the world still treasures and sings to this day.
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