:03:01
In Lonesome Town, Elgin played
a part like this. He was magnificent.
:03:07
- Ask Henry. He played the piano.
- When?
:03:10
- Eight years ago.
- He didn't fall off bar stools then.
:03:14
- He hasn't had a drink in ages.
- To a drunk, ten minutes is ages.
:03:18
- I just want you to listen to him!
- All right, go ahead!
:03:22
Larry?
:03:24
- As soon as Elgin comes in...
- He's here.
:03:28
I didn't want to interrupt.
:03:30
Send him in.
Now, Cookie, no cracks, please.
:03:49
- What are you auditioning, owls?
- Hello, Frank. Bernie Dodd.
:03:53
- How do you do?
- Our producer, Mr Cook.
:03:57
- Hello. How are you?
- Paul Unger and Henry Johnson.
:04:01
- Hey, Henry!
- It's been a long time.
:04:04
I told him to write his own music.
You took my advice, huh?
:04:08
- How's the family?
- Fine.
:04:11
- Is your boy in high school?
- The Air Force.
:04:13
- No!
- Yes, he is.
:04:16
Let's get started.
I've got a luncheon date.
:04:20
This is an offbeat show, a
dramatisation of The Land Around Us.
:04:25
- You remember the book?
- Sure.
:04:27
The boys have done
an exciting musical adaptation.
:04:31
The music is part of the fabric,
woven in and out.
:04:35
Keep the seats from getting dusty,
give them something different.
:04:39
Yeah. Would you read
a couple of scenes for Mr Cook?
:04:43
- There's one in the first act...
- Excuse me.
:04:47
You were speaking of Lonesome Town.
:04:50
Frank could do the Pitchman number.
That'd show Phil everything.
:04:54
- All right.
- If I remember it. You sure you do?
:04:59
I should. Eight performances a week
for a year and a half.