I enjoyed reading about this groundbreaking comedian with whom I was not familiar. The most important fact – Allan Sherman wrote Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh about the kid at camp!
Sherman was a great talent as a comedian but best known for his song parodies. In the mid 60’s he released several albums that sold very well. They came out rapidly as he seemed to be able to write parodies faster than you or I can write email. His career started out as a TV producer/writer but always seemed to lose those jobs due to his bad work habits, missing deadlines and attendance issues.
He was most famous in the mid 1960's. He didn't really handle fame all that well. He lived a very unhealthy lifestyle including over eating and eventually became an alcoholic. He did not manage his money well, wasn't a very good father or husband and spent a lot of time on the road. He died at 49 of a heart attack.
His legacy is impressive. He influenced many comedians who came after him and has enjoyed a bit of a renaissance lately partly due to the Mad Men television program. Several “Best of” albums have come out in more recent years. An incredibly talented man whose life ended too soon, Allan Sherman is an interesting subject.
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