Paul and Corey Cross the Streams is a bi-monthly podcast in which hosts Paul Pakler and Corey Pepper watch and review streaming content. It’s the Great American Podcast where two friends learn about life as they float down the river of streaming services.

Let’s put on a show! It’s season 8 for Paul and Corey Cross the Streams, and this season we’re watching musicals. It’s a singular art form with a dynamic history, and we get to listen to a lot of cast recordings…

For our first episode, Paul chose his favorite musical, The Music Man (1962), based on the hit show which opened on Broadway in 1957. Written entirely(!) by Meredith Wilson and starring Robert Preston (who also starred in the Broadway production), the film is part of a major run of adaptations that took place in Hollywood in the late ’50s and ’60s.

Paul and Corey talk about their relationships with The Music Man; the differences between the film and show; why The Music Man might be the perfect musical; what was the point of traveling salesmen; whether or not Ron Howard went overboard with the lisping; and a lot more.

This Episode’s Focus: The Music Man (1962)
Host’s Choice: Paul Pakler
Stream on: Rent on all the other usual suspects
Corey’s Recipe Recommendations for This Episode: Iowa Loose Meat Sandwich and Chicken Croquettes

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