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Schoolhouse Rock Live! by Theater BAM.
The original cast appeared at Taste of Chicago on July 8, 1994. Nine minutes were broadcast live on WGN-AM and featured I'm Just a Bill and A Noun is a Person, Place or Thing. The Aug. 4, 1995 edition of MTV's The Week in Rock featured a 4 minute segment on the New York version of the stage show. Clips from the shows at the Atlantic Theater in Manhattan were shown along with interviews with the cast and a very brief interview with George Newall. parodies and references
The Day the Violence Died (26-Sep-91). When Bart puts Itchy & Scratchy out of business, Krusty replaces them with an I'm Just a Bill-like cartoon about an conservative amendment trying to get passed, voiced by Jack Sheldon. Lisa called the cartoon a "campy '70s throwback that appeals to generation Xers." Mr. Griffin Goes to Washington (25-Jul-01). A cigarette company sends Peter to Washington to lobby against an anti-smoking bill. The episode includes a 5 second song sung by Jack Sheldon The cast sings Conjunction Junction (end of track 1 on the DVD). Later in the film Winona Rider sings I'm Just a Bill (track 13).
Features a dream sequence with Blind Melon's Three is a Magic Number (track 5 on the DVD)
Conjunction Junction is played in the background for no apparent reason. (track 5 on the DVD) commercials and PSAs
Louie the Lightning Bug (voiced by Jack Sheldon) warns kids about the dangers of power lines. Produced for Commonwealth Edison, Chicago's main electricity supplier. 30 seconds. Originally broadcast in 1993. A 33 second PSA on the benefits of potatoes, sung by Jack Sheldon. "An ABC Presentation." Originally aired Jan 1994. A 30 second PSA on the benefits on fruit, sung by Bob Dorough. The lyrics suggest the title is The Best Things Come in Their Own Wrappers but the song is copyrighted as Good Things .... Originally broadcast Apr 1994. The LP version of Three is a Magic Number is played under a static shot of one sneaker stuck in a basketball net. Included on the DVD. 33 seconds. reissues and covers
"The Magic Number," track 2 from their 1989 album 3 Feet High and Rising. The track is a rap based around Three is a Magic Number Released in 1999 this series of CDs featured songs that had been sampled in recent songs, in this case, De La Soul. Volume 4 featured Bob Dorough's version of Three is a Magic Number. It is identical to the previous Capitol releases, although of slightly better quality.
Drawing Power! Children's series with live-action segments set in a cluttered cartoon factory where three animators try to produce cartoons which deal with important issues in the lives of 6- to 11-year-olds. Starring Bob Kaliban as Traditional Pop, Kari Page as realist Kari and Lenny Schultz as comedian Lenny. Each program has six cartoons, selected from the following rotating segments: The Book Reporters, book reports presented as newscasts; Bus Stops, about different ethnic groups and customs; Turkey of the Week, an award for bad behavior; Whattaya Do, Dad? Whattaya Do, Mom?; exploring parents' occupations; Pet Peeves, household pets air gripes; and Wacky World, featuring unusual but true items from the news. Produced by Newall & Yohe. (NBC press release) Additional segments include Superperson U and Professor Rutabega Premiered Oct. 11, 1980. Bob Kaliban is also the voice of Mr. Chips. The Metric Marvels Animated series on NBC in 1978 and 1979 featuring Meter Man, Wonder Gram, Liter Leader and Super Celcius in 3 minute episodes teaching children about the metric system. Premiered Sept. 9, 1978. Seven songs were copyrighted:
By Bob Dorough: I'm Your Liter Leader and March Metrique H.E.L.P. Produced by Lynn Ahrens Kids are People Too Information-variety series for young people, presenting interesting personalites from the worlds of art and entertainment, with Bob McAllister as host. Program includes Dear Alex and Annie segment, dealing with questions from letters written by younsters. With child psychologist Eda LeShan answering the questions and Lynn Ahrens putting the answers into songs. (NBC press release) Premiered Sept. 10, 1978. The Dear Alex and Annie segment was given its own timeslot, Saturdays 11:55 and Sundays 11:25 ET, beginning Sept. 22, 1979. This page is a work in progress. I'd like to hear from you. I'd especially appreciate a paragraph or two on the live shows. If you can contribute to this page, please send a message to fuddle. Back to School House Rock. |
