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Monday, Professor Harold Hill, as incarnated by the unmatchable Robert Preston, both creates and solves a pressing need, in the manner of flim-flam men and politicians everywhere.
“River City ain’t in no trouble…”
“Then we’re going to have to create some—we must create a desperate need in your town.”
Thanks to YouTuber BravoDivine
Thank you, with a capital ‘T’ that rhymes with ‘Z’ that… I’ve got nothin’…
I spent a portion of my childhood memorizing this song just in case I ever needed to con a town into something.
I’ve been surprised how often it comes up…
Any day now, any day…It’s all about patience.
Which reminds me that when I was eleven years old, I figured out this brilliant plan: I would lead a spotless life, get appointed as the head of the FBI, and then pull off the perfect crime. I mean who would suspect the head of the FBI?
Ah, times have changed.
Love it.