Guest Co-Hosts: John Monaghan, David MacGregorOn this special episode, we’re diving into the curious 1953 fantasy The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T. Produced by Stanley Kramer, directed by Roy Rowland, and uniquely penned by Dr. Seuss, the film stars Hans Conried as Dr. Terwilliker, a sinister piano teacher who’s devised the “Terwilliker Method” for the obedient fingers of child pianists. Tommy Rettig plays Bartholomew Collins, an imaginative boy determined to derail Dr. T's grand plans.
Join Mike, playwright David MacGregor, and critic John Monaghan as they delve into the film's quirky charms, elaborate set pieces, and iconic status.
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Thanks for covering this (and same month as Pitfall! I am being spoiled....). On the Simpsons - given our protagonist is called Bart, I've always wondered/assumed that his arch-nemisis Sideshow Bob Terwillger was a reference to Dr.T.
ReplyDeleteAlso Mr Burns does of version 'Doe Me Doe Duds': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyWVaZsUQjc