The Music Man (1962) - Best Picture Rankings

🎺🎶 In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John steps into small-town America for Best Picture Rankings with a look at the beloved 1962 musical The Music Man. Directed by Morton DaCosta and based on Meredith Willson’s hit Broadway show, the film stars Robert Preston as fast-talking con man Professor Harold Hill, who arrives in River City, Iowa, with a suitcase full of schemes and a single goal: swindle the townsfolk out of their money by promising to form a boys’ band—despite having no musical talent whatsoever.John breaks down why The Music Man became a cultural classic, from Robert Preston’s legendary performance to its enduring charm and toe-tapping score. He also examines how the film holds up today and where it lands among cinema’s most celebrated Best Picture contenders. Does River City still have trouble with a capital “T,” or does this musical remain pitch-perfect all these years later? Tune in to find out where The Music Man ranks. 🎬✨E-mail your fan questions, comments, and suggestions to [email protected] the show by becoming a patron at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/TheRankPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Visit The Rank's website for up-to-date rankings at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TheRankpodcast.com