May 19, 1970

Li'l Abner (1959) ***

Funny musical about a bunch of barefooted hillbillies from Dogpatch. Memorable characters include Stupefyin' Jones (Julie Newmar) and Passionata von Climax (Stella Stevens). "Jubilation T. Cornpone" number is one of the greatest showstoppers in the history of the American musical. Musical numbers:

"A Typical Day" **
"If I Had My Druthers" *
"Jubilation T. Cornpone" ***
"Unnecessary Town" *
"Namely You" *
"The Country's In The Very Best Of Hands" **
"I'M Past My Prime" **
"Pat 'Em Back The Way The Wuz" *
"I Wish It Could Be Otherwise" *
"Jubilation T.Cornpone" (reprise) **