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1776: The Musical

· General · 10 posts · Jul 6, 2004 View original thread ↗

#1 Tue, 6 Jul 2004 - 18:14

In the spirit of the Fourth of July, and with elections just around the corner, I'd like to recommend this great musical for those interested in learning about the Declaration of Independence (sorry for the confusion).

Starring:

William Daniels ... John Adams (MA)
Howard Da Silva ... Dr. Benjamin Franklin (PA)
Ken Howard ... Thomas Jefferson (VA)
Donald Madden ... John Dickinson (PA)
John Cullum ... Edward Rutledge (SC)
Roy Poole ... Stephen Hopkins (RI)
David Ford ... Congressional President John Hancock (MA)
Ron Holgate ... Richard Henry Lee (VA)
Ray Middleton ... Col. Thomas McKean (DE)
William Hansen ... Caesar Rodney (DE)
Blythe Danner ... Martha Wayles Skelton Jefferson

#2 Tue, 6 Jul 2004 - 18:35

Is there any sex?

#3 Tue, 6 Jul 2004 - 18:52

Pretty likely, but it's not on-screen. Jefferson and Adams do complain about being away from their wives, however.

#4 Tue, 6 Jul 2004 - 18:53

Quote:

Originally posted by gorickey:
Is there any sex?

Only if you masturbate.

#5 Tue, 6 Jul 2004 - 19:52

New York abstains, graciously.

#6 Tue, 6 Jul 2004 - 19:57

Quote:

Originally posted by ReggieX:
New York abstains, graciously.

Brilliant!

#7 Tue, 6 Jul 2004 - 20:25

I don't think it's about the constitution, it's about the declaration of independance.

#8 Tue, 6 Jul 2004 - 20:59

Quote:

Originally posted by MichaelJPR:
I don't think it's about the constitution, it's about the declaration of independance.

Doh, you're right! It's been awhile since I've seen it.

Show it to your kids, anyway.

#9 Tue, 6 Jul 2004 - 22:12

Starring Mr. Feeney and K.I.T.T. as John Adams

#10 Tue, 6 Jul 2004 - 22:29

"A second flood, a simple famine, plagues of locusts everywhere, or a cataclysmic earthquake, I'd accept with some despair. But no, You sent us Congress! Good God, Sir, was that fair? "