Biography:
Early life
Harris was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S., and grew up in Ruidoso, New Mexico. His parents, Sheila H. and Ron Harris, were lawyers. He has an older brother, and it was by following his brother to an audition in fourth grade that he first began acting – as Toto in a school production of The Wizard of Oz. He attended La Cueva High School in Albuquerque and was active in school plays and musicals there. Harris was an honors student and graduated with honors in 1991. He was three years ahead of fellow La Cueva student Freddie Prinze, Jr.
Career
Harris began his career as a child actor. His first significant roles came in 1988, when he starred in two movies: the film Clara's Heart, a drama with Whoopi Goldberg that won him a Golden Globe nomination, and Purple People Eater, a children's fantasy. The following year he won the lead in Doogie Howser, M.D., for which he was again nominated for a Golden Globe. After Doogie Howser's four-season run ended in 1993, Harris played a number of guest roles on television series, before taking his first film role as an adult in 1995 in the little-seen shocker Animal Room. Since then his film work has included supporting roles in The Next Best Thing, Undercover Brother, Starship Troopers and Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle, in which he played a drug-crazed, lecherous parody of himself.
From 1999 to 2000, Harris starred with Tony Shalhoub in the sitcom Stark Raving Mad, which lasted twenty-two episodes. He has taken lead roles in a number of made-for-television features, including Snowbound: The Jim and Jennifer Stolpa Story in 1994, My Ántonia in 1995, A Christmas Wish in 1998, Joan of Arc in 1999, The Wedding Dress in 2001, and The Christmas Blessing in 2005, as well as series guest roles.
Harris has worked on Broadway in both musical and dramatic roles. He played Tobias Ragg in 2001 concert performances of Sweeney Todd. In 2002, he performed on Broadway beside Anne Heche in Proof. In 2003, he took the role of the Emcee in Cabaret, alongside Deborah Gibson and Tom Bosley. As a result of his critically acclaimed performance in Cabaret, Harris was named the top drawing headliner in the role of the Emcee by GuestStarCasting.com, topping fellow celeb stars John Stamos and Alan Cumming.
In 2004, he performed a dual role of the Balladeer and Lee Harvey Oswald on Broadway in the controversial musical revival of Stephen Sondheim's Assassins. He also sang the role of Charles (first played by Anthony Perkins) on the Nonesuch recording of Sondheim's Evening Primrose. He has also portrayed Mark Cohen in the musical RENT. Harris' current role is in the CBS ensemble sitcom How I Met Your Mother, playing a serial womanizer in a performance that earned him a 2007 Emmy nomination. The show debuted in the fall of 2005 and wrapped up its third season on May 19, 2008.
In 2007, Harris worked with Mike Nelson on an audio commentary for RiffTrax. The two riffed on the film, Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory. Harris is a big fan of the cult TV series Nelson worked on, Mystery Science Theater 3000, and was interviewed for a 1992 Comedy Central special hosted by Penn Jillette, who did voiceovers for Comedy Central's programming at that time, about the series and its fans, This Is MST3K. In 2008, Harris starred alongside Nathan Fillion and Felicia Day in Joss Whedon's new musical web series, Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog.
Finale
Neil Patrick Harris Lyrics
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Worry's for another day
Let the music play
Down at Fraggle Rock
(Whoo!)
Dance your cares away
(Ha ha!)
Let the Fraggles play
We're Gobo, Mokey, Wembley, Boober, Red!
Dance your cares away
Worry's for another day
(Yeah)
Let the music play
(Whoopee!)
Down at Fraggle Rock
(Neil Three Names!)
Dance your cares away
(Ooh!)
Worry's for another day
Let the music play
(Yahoo!)
Down at Fraggle Rock
Dance your cares away
Yeah, yeah
Down at Fraggle Rock
Down at Fraggle Rock
(Tiffany!)
Dance your cares away
Yeah, yeah
Down at Fraggle Rock
Down at Fraggle Rock
(Whoo-hoo!)
(Yeah!)
Doo doo doo
Doo doo doo doo doo
Doo doo doo
Doo doo
Doo doo doo
Doo doo doo doo doo
Doo doo doo
Doo doo
Doo doo doo doo doo
Doo doo doo doo doo
Dance your cares away
Worry's for another day
Let the music play
Down at Fraggle Rock
Dance your cares away
Worry's for another day
Let the music play
(Here we go!)
Down at Fraggle Rock
(Down at Fraggle Rock)
Down at Fraggle Rock
Down at Fraggle Rock
(Hey, that's my line)
The lyrics to Neil Patrick Harris's song "Finale" are from the television show "The Jim Henson Hour Presents: The Songs of Fraggle Rock." The song is the closing number for the show and captures the joyful and carefree spirit of the Fraggles, the main characters of the series.
The first verse encourages listeners to "dance your cares away" and not to worry. It sets the tone for the song, emphasizing the idea of letting go of worries and embracing the power of music and dance. The repeated line "Down at Fraggle Rock" serves as a reminder of the Fraggles' underground home, a place where they can escape from their worries and have fun.
The following verses introduce the individual Fraggles by name: Gobo, Mokey, Wembley, Boober, and Red. Each verse reiterates the message of dancing away cares and letting the music play. The inclusion of Neil Patrick Harris's name in parentheses adds a humorous touch, breaking the fourth wall and reminding the audience of the actor's involvement in the performance.
The song continues with upbeat and repetitive lines, inviting listeners to join in the carefree atmosphere of Fraggle Rock. The incorporation of the line "Doo doo doo" creates a catchy and playful melody that reinforces the joyful theme of the song.
Overall, "Finale" is a spirited song that celebrates the carefree nature of the Fraggles and encourages listeners to let go of their worries and embrace the power of music and dance.
Line by Line Meaning
Dance your cares away
Forget about your worries and troubles and just dance
Worry's for another day
Leave your worries for tomorrow, focus on enjoying the present
Let the music play
Allow the music to create a joyful atmosphere and uplift your spirits
Down at Fraggle Rock
In the magical world of Fraggle Rock, where happiness reigns
(Whoo!)
Expressing enthusiasm and excitement
Let the Fraggles play
Allow the Fraggles, the cheerful and playful creatures, to enjoy themselves
We're Gobo, Mokey, Wembley, Boober, Red!
Introducing the main characters of the show, Gobo, Mokey, Wembley, Boober, and Red
(Ha ha!)
Expressing humor and joy
(Yeah)
Showing agreement and excitement
(Whoopee!)
Expressing great delight and exhilaration
(Neil Three Names!)
Playfully referring to Neil Patrick Harris, the performer of the song, with his full name
(Ooh!)
Expressing surprise and delight
(Yahoo!)
Expressing joy and excitement
(Tiffany!)
Possibly referring to Tiffany, another performer or character associated with the show
(Whoo-hoo!)
Expressing exuberant happiness and celebration
Yeah, yeah
Affirmation and agreement
Doo doo doo
Vocalization of a playful and carefree melody
Doo doo doo doo doo
Continuation of the playful melody
(Here we go!)
Expressing readiness and anticipation
(Hey, that's my line)
A playful remark, acknowledging the repetition of a line
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Philip Balsam, Dennis Lee
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Lky
I am thoroughly confused by this series's target audience but I strangely am addicted to it. Save me
0 D
Shhh, it's okay, it's okay. Just embrace it little one 😏 It's all okay 👌
dogsarefab
Hey don't drown the lifeguard there buddy 😉
Yache Berry
"I'm in love with a cow!"
"Thanks."
BWAHAHA gets me every time
Samarpan Biswas
Still better than 75% Bollywood musicals.
Sudiksha D.
Im indian and this was not even close to offensive...seriously can't people enjoy a extremely sexy man dancing and singing!
the brave one
Yep....u r totally right....I'm an Indian too....but I also love Hollywood a lot
the brave one
Sudiksha D. I also subscribed you
Catherine McCaffrey
I NEED more Neil's puppet dreams in my life!!!
Please tell me there will be a season 2
Harren Vega
"I'm in love with a cow!!!" i love this part and David's reaction was hilarious... i love they..