L'il Abner (original) (raw)

L'il Abner is a musical theatre production based on the comic strip by Al Capp. It has music by Gene De Paul and lyrics by Johnny Mercer. The book was written by Norman Panama and Melvin Frank.

The Songs

• "The Country's In The Very Best Of Hands"
• "If I Had My Druthers"
• "Jubilation T. Cornpone"
• "Love In A Home"
• "Namely You"
• "Oh, Happy Day"
• "Past My Prime"
• "Progress Is The Root Of All Evil"
• "Put 'Em Back"
• "Unnecessary Town"

1956 Broadway production

The show opened at the St James Theatre on November 15, 1956 and ran for 693 performances.

Cast

• Daisy Mae played by Edie Adams
• L'il Abner Yokum played by Peter Palmer
• General Bullmoose played by Howard St. John
• Marryin' Sam played by Stubby Kaye
• Mammy Yokum played by Charlotte Rae
• Appassionata von Climax played by Tina Louise
• Stupifyin' Jones played by Julie Newmar
• Moonbeam McSwine played by Carmen Alvarez

1959 Paramount musical film

The film version of the show was directed by Norman Panama and Melvin Frank.

Cast

• Daisy Mae played by Leslie Parrish
• L'il Abner played by Peter Palmer