The Hits, the Life, and the Lost Lyrics of Allan Sherman May 19, 2013

Join author Mark Cohen in lively conversation with journalist and film producer Tom Teicholz as they discuss the legacy of song parodist and comedian Allan Sherman. Cohen’s book Overweight Sensation: The Life and Comedy of Allan Sherman is the first biography of Sherman, an L.A. native who achieved worldwide fame in 1963 with his hit “Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh,” and whose unapologetic Jewish comedy heralded an explosion in American ethnic pride. A Q&A and book signing follow the program.

Official Website: http://www.skirball.org/programs/readings-talks/allan-sherman