Harvey Schmidt, the composer of "The Fantasticks," which debuted when Eisenhower was still president and became the longest-running musical in history, has died. He was 88.
His death was confirmed by Dan Demello, a publicist for the off-Broadway show.
Schmidt teamed up with lyricist, director and storywriter Tom Jones on "The Fantasticks" as well as the Broadway shows "110 in the Shade" and "I Do! I Do!" Both men were inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame in 1998.
"Try to Remember," the best-known song of "The Fantasticks," has been recorded by hundreds of artists over the decades, including Ed Ames, Harry Belafonte, Barbra Streisand and Placido Domingo. "Soon It's Gonna Rain" and "They Were You" are also among the musical's most recognized songs.
(The Associated Press)
Most of the time when songs are used in TV shows, it is solely for the benefit of the audience watching at home in the Trueniverse. The characters in Toobworld can't hear it. Exceptions would be those shows in which characters would actually sing them, and of course their use in variety shows, talk shows, awards shows, etc.
"The Fantasticks" was presented twice on television and its score is a gold mine of songs that could be used in various shows to flavor a scene. "Try To Remember" is probably the song that is most associated with the musical and is best known to the general public.
The following is a list of the shows in which Mr. Schmidt's music was used in Toobworld:
TOOBSTAGE
The Fantasticks (TV Movie) 1964
(music: "Try to Remember", "Much More", "Metaphor", "Never Say No", "Soon It's Gonna Rain", "Abduction Ballet", "Happy Ending", "I Can See It", "Plant a Raddish", "Round and Round", "They Were You", "Try to Remember" (reprise) - uncredited)
The Fantasticks (TV Movie) 1964
(music: "Try to Remember", "Much More", "Metaphor", "Never Say No", "Soon It's Gonna Rain", "Abduction Ballet", "Happy Ending", "I Can See It", "Plant a Raddish", "Round and Round", "They Were You", "Try to Remember" (reprise) - uncredited)
The Fantasticks
1995
(music: "Overture", "Much More", "Never Say No", "Metaphor", "The Abduction Song", "Soon It's Gonna Rain", "The Rape Ballet" (Instrumental), "Happy Ending", "This Plum Is Too Ripe", "I Can See It", "'Round and 'Round", "They Were You", "Try to Remember")
(music: "Overture", "Much More", "Never Say No", "Metaphor", "The Abduction Song", "Soon It's Gonna Rain", "The Rape Ballet" (Instrumental), "Happy Ending", "This Plum Is Too Ripe", "I Can See It", "'Round and 'Round", "They Were You", "Try to Remember")
EARTH PRIME-TIME
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet
(music: "Try To Remember" - uncredited)
- Tangled Web (1965)
(music: "Try To Remember" - uncredited)
- Rick's Assistant (1966) (music: "Try To Remember" - uncredited)
(music: "Try To Remember" - uncredited)
The Muppet Show
- Sandy Duncan (1976)
(music: "Try to Remember")
Performed by Sandy Duncan and the Muppets in the episode
- Sandy Duncan (1976)
(music: "Try to Remember")
Performed by Sandy Duncan and the Muppets in the episode
It's Garry Shandling's Show
- Sarah (1987)
(music: "My Cup Runneth Over")
Sung by Ed Ames as himself in the episode
Sung by Ed Ames as himself in the episode
The Wonder Years
- Little Debbie (1990)
(music: "Try to Remember" - uncredited)
Soundtrack - performed by Harry Belafonte
(music: "Try to Remember" - uncredited)
Soundtrack - performed by Harry Belafonte
- Smashed (2013)
(music: "I Can See It" - uncredited)
Sung by Tobias Funke & Argyle Austero in the episode
Good night and may God bless, Harvey Schmidt.....
Sung by Tobias Funke & Argyle Austero in the episode
TV MOVIES
(not always part of Toobworld)
(not always part of Toobworld)
Getting Married in Buffalo Jump (TV Movie)
(writer: "Try to Remember" - uncredited)
From the cast album
(writer: "Try to Remember" - uncredited)
From the cast album
TV IN TOOBWORLD
The Ed Sullivan Show
- Episode #19.1 (1965)
- Episode #19.1 (1965)
(music: "Try to Remember")
Dean Martin Presents the Golddiggers
- Episode #2.2 (1969)
- Episode #2.2 (1969)
(writer: "Try to Remember" - uncredited)
Performed by Darleen Carr in the episode
Performed by Darleen Carr in the episode
The Graham Kennedy Show
- Episode dated 3 May 1973
(writer: "My Cup Runneth Over")
- Episode dated 3 May 1973
(writer: "My Cup Runneth Over")
In Melbourne Tonight
- Episode dated 14 May 1970
(writer: "Soon It's Gonna Rain")
- Episode dated 14 May 1970
(writer: "Soon It's Gonna Rain")
AWARDS SHOWS
(and considered TV in Toobworld)
(and considered TV in Toobworld)
The 41st Annual Tony Awards
(music: "This House")
The 61st Annual Tony Awards
(music: "Raunchy")
VARIETY SPECIALS
(could be part of Toobworld)
(could be part of Toobworld)
Great Performances
- The Best of Broadway (1985)
(writer: "Try To Remember")
- The Best of Broadway (1985)
(writer: "Try To Remember")
American Soundtrack: This Land Is Your Land (TV Movie)
(writer: "Try To Remember")
(writer: "Try To Remember")
An Evening with Harry Belafonte & Friends (TV Movie)
(writer: "Try To Remember")
(writer: "Try To Remember")
In Performance at the White House: A Salute to Broadway - The Shows (TV Movie)
(writer: "Try to Remember")
(writer: "Try to Remember")
Play of the Week
- New York Scrapbook (1961)
- New York Scrapbook (1961)
(music: "Mister Off-Broadway", "Summer/Autumn/Winter/Spring")
SKITLANDIA
SKITLANDIA
The Benny Hill Show
- For Ever Love (1985)
(writer: "Try to Remember")
Benny Hill sings it in the episode
- The Underworld Water of Jacques Custard (1970)
(writer: "Try to Remember")
The group Two's Company sing it in the episode
- For Ever Love (1985)
(writer: "Try to Remember")
Benny Hill sings it in the episode
- The Underworld Water of Jacques Custard (1970)
(writer: "Try to Remember")
The group Two's Company sing it in the episode
Good night and may God bless, Harvey Schmidt.....
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