Originally Posted By Doobie I'm working on an article about the Sherman Brothers at Destination D last weekend and ended up re-reading an interview I did with them in 2000. I came upon this exchange with Richard Sherman and I remember how taken aback I was at the time hearing this phrase come out of his mouth... Doobie: Did I read correct in Walt’s Time, that you actually worked on some of the imitation flowers for the Jungle Cruise? Richard Sherman: Yeah, yeah, years ago I worked for a company called Aldig Artificial Flowers. A friend of mine owned it and he gave me a job so I could support myself while I was trying to become a sensational songwriter. There was a long period there were Bob and I both were struggling in the field trying to stay alive while we were trying to make it. Yes, one of the jobs was they had subcontracted through Aldig was a certain amount of the leaves, weaving the leaves, the plastic leaves onto these trees and everything. I was doing that long before I ever worked for Disney as a songwriter. I was getting $2.50 an hour or $3.00, I forget what in those days. Doobie: What a coincidence. Richard Sherman: Life, it’s a small world after all. Doobie: I’m sure you’ve heard this a million times, it’s so funny to hear that from the person that actually wrote that song. It was really a cool moment for me. If interested, the entire interview is at: <a href="http://www.laughingplace.com/News-ID500890.asp" target="_blank">http://www.laughingplace.com/N...0890.asp</a> Doobie.
Originally Posted By TP2000 That's fascinating Doobie! I've never heard that mentioned anywhere before.
Originally Posted By crapshoot Whew, I thought that this topic was that you had asked the Sherman brothers if they had ever heard the song; The Harmonious Coppersmith? That's one "cat" that needs to stay in the bag. Nice interview Doobie.
Originally Posted By Bellella You actually met the Sherman brothers. That is absolutely WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!!!! You are so lucky!!!!!!!!!! If I could only meet one of them!
Originally Posted By Doobie Both of these interviews were done over the phone. I've only met Richard in person. He is literally one of the nicest guys I've ever met. Doobie.
Originally Posted By a1stav "He is literally one of the nicest guys I've ever met." I concur I met him a couple of years ago and he was very gracious.
Originally Posted By SuperDry I by chance opened the door for Richard Sherman at the Anaheim Hilton during the first D23. I just happened to be leaving as he was coming in. He acted very nice and very normal - not aloof at all.
Originally Posted By Ursula Well, then that another thing Doobie and I have in common. My weird encounter was getting a private tour of Walt's office and important bits of the Animation Building by Richard.
Originally Posted By Pollyana To meet and interview Disney legends would be a dream come true. Great job Doobie. Thanks for bringing it back for our enjoyment.
Originally Posted By Doobie <<< My weird encounter was getting a private tour of Walt's office and important bits of the Animation Building by Richard. >>> You've got me beat by a mile! I'd pay for that experience. <<< To meet and interview Disney legends would be a dream come true. Great job Doobie. Thanks for bringing it back for our enjoyment. >>> It is a dream come true for me. Glad you enjoyed the interviews. Doobie.
