Allan Sherman was a pioneer of the comedy-rock scene. Although not much to… Read Full Bio ↴Allan Sherman was a pioneer of the comedy-rock scene. Although not much to look at, the overweight, balding, short, Jewish man gained popularity and became quite the star because of his witty infusion of satirical comedy into very well orchestrated renditions of classic tunes and songs. A song would usually have a lyric, perhaps a name or phrase, that has very little to do with what the original song was about, but the words would sound similar. His albums had nothing to hide, either, as each one was recorded live, and all the laughter, and occasionally a lack thereof, could be heard.

Sherman was just a television producer, most famous for the quiz show "I've Got a Secret," not at all known as a comedian or performer, and it shocked everyone in the know when songs from his album My Son, The Folk Singer became popular. In fact, president John F. Kennedy was heard singing the song Sarah Jackman. Sherman's overnight popularity suddenly ended when the nation's attention focused on Kennedy's assassination, and the nation was too sad for such up-beat musical offerings.

Sherman then slipped back into his longtime depression, and died, quietly, at the young age of 48.

Al 'n Yetta
Allan Sherman Lyrics

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Al n' Yetta always sit togedda
Watching TV every single night
Munching popcorn from a dish
While observing Dorothy Gish

(Dorothy Gish)
Dorothy Gish
(What a dish)

What a dish
Ohh

Al n' Yetta couldn't have it betta
Their TV set has remote control
So they both can stay in bed
With Frankenstein and Mister Ed

(Mister Ed)
Stay in bed
(Dorothy Gish)
What a dish
Ohh

Al n' Yetta, fans of Art Linkletta
And they love to sing along with Mitch
They just found in TV Guide
Reruns of December Bride

(December Bride)
TV Guide
(Mister Ed)
Stay in bed
(Dorothy Gish)
What a dish
Ohh

They're big fans of Gunsmoke and Bonanza
And Ben Casey and Doctor Jim Kildaire
And third reruns of Millionaire
And fourth reruns of Yogi Bear

(Millionaire)
Yogi Bear
(December Bride)
TV Guide
(Mister Ed)
Stay in bed
(Dorothy Gish)
What a dish
Ohh

Al n' Yetta love to watch Loretta
When she enters through her fancy door
They just love The Real McCoys
Walter Cronkite and The Bowery Boys

(Bowery Boys)
Real McCoys
(Millionaire)
Yogi Bear

(December Bride)
TV Guide
(Mister Ed)
Stay in bed
(Dorothy Gish)
What a dish
Ohh

Al got wrinkly, watching Huntley-Brinkley
And Colleg Bowl on Sunday afternoons
While they both watch Meet The Press
Yetta yearns for Elliott Ness

(Elliott Ness)
Meet The Press
(Bowery Boys)
Real McCoys
(Millionaire)
Yogi Bear

(December Bride)
TV Guide
(Mister Ed)
Stay in bed
(Dorothy Gish)
What a dish
Ohh

Al n' Yetta watched an operetta
Leonard Bernstein told them what they saw
They both shouted, "Hail Bernstein!"
Then they switched to What's My Line

(Hail Bernstein)
What's My Line
(Elliott Ness)
Meet The Press
(Bowery Boys)
Real McCoys
(Millionaire)
Yogi Bear

(December Bride)
TV Guide
(Mister Ed)
Stay in bed
(Dorothy Gish)
What a dish
Ohh

Al told Yetta something that upsetta
He said, "Dear, our picture tube has blown"
Yetta answered, "Woe is me
For tonight we shall not see"

"(Hail Bernstein)
What's My Line
(Elliott Ness)
Meet The Press
(Bowery Boys)
Real McCoys
(Millionaire)
Yogi Bear"

"(December Bride)
TV Guide
(Mister Ed)
Stay in bed
(Dorothy Gish)
What a dish
Ohh"

Al n' Yetta's television set

Overall Meaning

has become their closest companion as they sit together every night watching their favorite shows. They munch on their popcorn while observing the captivating actress Dorothy Gish on the screen. Al and Yetta have it all with their TV set that has remote control; they don't even have to get out of bed to switch channels as they enjoy classics like Frankenstein and Mister Ed. They're also big fans of popular shows like Gunsmoke, Bonanza, Ben Casey, and Doctor Jim Kildaire.

These shows have become a part of their life as they sing along with Mitch and Art Linkletta, and watch reruns of December Bride. They find themselves constantly flipping through the TV Guide, searching for more shows to watch, even settling for fourth reruns of Yogi Bear. Loretta's fancy door and The Real McCoys are also among their favorites. They never miss watching Walter Cronkite, The Bowery Boys, and Meet the Press, and Yetta even yearns to watch Elliott Ness sometimes.

Al and Yetta are even moved by an operetta that Leonard Bernstein sang while they watched, and it resulted in them shouting, "Hail Bernstein!" Lastly, their beloved TV set takes a turn for the worse when Al tells Yetta that their picture tube has blown. They can't believe that they won't be able to watch their shows that evening, and Yetta says, "Woe is me."

Lyrics © GET SONGS DIRECT, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BUSCH LOU, ALLAN SHERMAN, LOU BUSCH

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