Pretty Little Picture – A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (with William C. White)

Pretty Little Picture is certainly a witty song, but is it funny? William C. White returns to offer his opinions on a song that Sondheim considers one of his best. They also debate whether Zero Mostel or Nathan Lane sing it better. William C. White has a website you should visit: http://www.willcwhite.comYou can also follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/willcwhiteOr see him on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/willcwhitePhil Silvers on the Dick Cavett Show: https://youtu.be/Tkbecegzdk8You can purchase Stephen Sondheim's first book of lyrics, Finishing the Hat, by going here: https://amzn.to/2LB9ZJoWe are using three productions to frame our discussion of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.The original Broadway cast starring Zero Mostel (1962)You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://apple.co/2YY5IWGOr get it via digital download on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2I374dQOr listen to it on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2D02QzxThe movie version starring Zero Mostel (1966)You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://apple.co/2Idz8uhOr get it via digital download on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2D1K7DEThe Broadway revival starring Nathan Lane (1996)You're only able to purchase the physical copy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2KfnJwJOur sponsors this week are:1.  ATB's Deposit Yourself Here  - https://campaigns.atb.com/deposit-yourself-here-offer/ - Turn your deposits into dream experiences.2. PodSummit - http://podsummit.com - Western Canada’s Premier Podcast Conference. You can get $25 off by using the promo code: ilovepodcastingSend feedback to [email protected] It Together is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. Here's their link again: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.comRecorded at Media Lab YYC. Media Lab is a public production studio located in downtown Calgary, Alberta. They help you tell your story. They do this by assisting in the creation of videos and podcasts. Find more information at: http://medialabyyc.comKeep up to date with Putting It Together by following Kyle on his social media channels.Twitter: https://twitter.com/thekylemarshallInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekylemarshall/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekylemarshall/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★