I was in elementary school. My friends and I were big fans of the L'il Abner comic strip. We didn't always get the political satire, although we were pretty smart little guys. We couldn't wait for this movie to arrive in our town. We sat down in anticipation. And then...and then...THEY STARTED SINGING! It was a a musical. The sets were theatrical and the characters didn't look like the ones we were used to. Well, I had to wait about twenty years to see it for the second time, and this time I got a kick out of it. I don't remember the songs. I know an occasional high school still does this play for its spring musical, but it has faded into obscurity. Now that I have learned to love musical theatre, I can watch with an open mind. It's fun. Not great, but fun.
Review of Li'l Abner
