Jack Sheldon and Schoolhouse Rock!
Original Airdates: June 19-21, 2020
TVC 498.4: Part 1 of a two-part segment in which Tony, Donna, and Ed remember actor, comedian, singer, and jazz trumpeter extraordinaire Jack Sheldon (The Merv Griffin Show), with a particular focus on his contributions to the iconic Saturday morning educational series Schoolhouse Rock. Sheldon wrote and performed seven tunes for Schoolhouse Rock, including “Conjunction Junction” and “I’m Just a Bill.” Part 2 airs at the end of our second hour.
Why Schoolhouse Rock! Remains an Indelible Part of Our Culture
Original Airdates: June 19-21, 2020
TVC 498.7: Part 2 of a special edition of This Week in TV History that remembers the contributions of Jack Sheldon to the iconic Saturday morning series Schoolhouse Rock. Sheldon wrote and performed seven songs for Schoolhouse Rock, including “The Tale of Mr. Morton,” “Energy Blues,” “Where the Money Goes,” and, of course, “Conjunction Junction” and “I’m Just a Bill.”