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polkadotbox2 (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)
I never saw the film, but I can imagine how much fun it must have been. The song would be the "file out to exit" music.
The next bunch of theater goers would be ready to get in, seeing the smiling faces and hearing the tune in the back ground. Always look for the reaction of those who've just seen a film. If they look disappointed, you probably will be too!
It reminds me of the film "Gremlins" (ca. 1984), with the "Gremlin Rag" playing at the end. Like you said: Just plain fun!
bbdupon (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)
I remember this in the end credits to "Call Me Bwana" and always got a kick out of the little ditty....just plain fun. Thanks
mynickle (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)
pretty much same deal as above but found my copy in a truck stop and lost it somewhere along the way. simply put I LOVE THIS SONG thanks for posting.
polkadotbox2 (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)
I'm glad you like this song, it really is a winner! Sadly the movie was released just about at the same time JFK was assassinated, so the country (and the world) wasn't in a great mood to enjoy a comedy.
Producers decided to quickly delete a scene where an "native" extra mistook the Bob Hope character for Kennedy, as it now was considered in poor taste.
All of the above aside, this is a fantastic theme song for a great Bob Hope Comedy. I became aware of the song (and film) only recently.
campfirestories (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)
I love this song. I found a tape on a music tree in an obscure market during a road trip a few years ago and I played this song to death. It's such a perfect example of how much more sweet and innocent America was in Bob Hope's heyday. Thanks for posting it. Great job with the pictures! |
