How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (1967) - Brotherhood of Man Scene (10/10)

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  • @abwalden13
    @abwalden13 2 роки тому +174

    RIP Robert 😭 this was what I danced to with my dad at my wedding because we loved to watch it together when I was growing up. Weird choice for dad and daughter dance, but what else from this would have been appropriate! 😂

  • @laurah6845
    @laurah6845 2 роки тому +102

    RIP Robert Morse. What a talented actor you were.

    • @surfinwax58
      @surfinwax58 2 роки тому

      Saw him as a heavy in a Alfred Hitchcock television show from about 1959.

    • @southernlady5085
      @southernlady5085 Рік тому

      Robert Morse was an incredible actor. Saw this in ‘69 as a teen. Always thought it wasn’t given enough credit as a real breakthrough as a modern satirical form of musical. New genre for its time. Modern take on
      commedia dell’arte. Truly brilliant. Was a favorite then and now.

  • @thecinematicmind
    @thecinematicmind 2 роки тому +68

    Robert Morse
    1931-2022
    Rest in Peace
    All Time Great Broadway and Film Performance of the 20th Century.

  • @drbombay91765
    @drbombay91765 2 роки тому +36

    Robert Morse left the building today age 90. Thanks for sharing your talent with us.

  • @eddhoyes8991
    @eddhoyes8991 Рік тому +25

    I saw Robert Morse in How to Succeed…… at the Pantages Theater in Lis Angeles in 1976 while on Vacation.
    I waited outside the theater and was so excited when he came out and autographed my Program. I sill have it to this Day. This show inspired me to go into the business world as a rookie.
    Robert Rest in Peace and God Bless You

  • @Bobaklives
    @Bobaklives 6 років тому +134

    Time capsule of mid-century design in all of these sets.

    • @ssdivizion
      @ssdivizion 5 років тому +5

      Everything was real in contrary with today CGI computer's graphics,greetz from Macedonia

    • @Frogman1212
      @Frogman1212 3 роки тому +1

      In another year someone will comment here

    • @FishKepr
      @FishKepr 3 роки тому +5

      I work in a large corporation that dropped its strictly enforced suit dress code just before I joined. Still had to wear a long shirt and tie for the first ten years or so though before going to business casual. Then COVID hit and it’s sweats 24/7.

  • @irishgrl
    @irishgrl 3 роки тому +95

    My God! I haven’t seen this in years but as I watch it now it occurs to me that Robert Morse might have inspired a young Jim Carey. The facial expressions, mannerisms, body movements….it’s all there!

    • @Jaxbeth
      @Jaxbeth 3 роки тому +5

      Yeah, I can see that.

    • @kittyandthekatz8046
      @kittyandthekatz8046 2 роки тому +16

      I also see some Jerry Lewis influence.

    • @jochenstossberg5427
      @jochenstossberg5427 2 роки тому +5

      @@kittyandthekatz8046 For sure, Jerry Lewis. It's all too much with the cameras so close. On the stage he was wonderful, revisiting the terrible film version, it's easy to see why they didn't quite know what to do with his talent.

    • @DocRunaway
      @DocRunaway 2 роки тому +4

      Robert Morse looked like the son of Jim Carrey and Mark Hammil. I saw this movie in 88 and could never forget it. When Carrey made his breakthrough in 94 I instantly thought of Morse in this role.

    • @jessierong
      @jessierong Рік тому

      Absolutely! I had the same thoughts while watching this film.

  • @wingofficeteam3490
    @wingofficeteam3490 4 роки тому +79

    All that energy for men who were over 40 is incredible!

    • @cbikle
      @cbikle 3 роки тому +12

      Especially since most of them probably were smokers.

    • @XaimitaBuchonita
      @XaimitaBuchonita 2 місяці тому

      @@cbikleand polygamists!

  • @hemiolaguy
    @hemiolaguy 4 роки тому +77

    One of the greatest songs in the history of musical theater!

  • @JonathanAzares
    @JonathanAzares 2 роки тому +18

    Your life long membership is free, keep a-giving each brother all you can. Oh, aren't you proud to be in that fraternity, the great big brotherhood of man! RIP Robert Morse

  • @knightwatchman
    @knightwatchman Рік тому +8

    No one ever performed this number better than Morse.

  • @TheAdventurer1
    @TheAdventurer1 2 роки тому +130

    Does anyone realize this is one of the modern adaptations of commedia del arte, the famous renaissance theatre form. The characters are all there - Arlequin, Graziano, Pantalone, Columbina in modern form. The plot also the same centering on how the clever servant outwits the aristocracy. Same as used in The Barber of Seville, The Marriage of Figaro, Michael J. Fox's film, The Secret of My Success, and Eddie Murphay's film, Trading Places - all modern commedia adaptations. (Yes, this is where the Harley Quinn character gets her name as well)

  • @thx_4o77
    @thx_4o77 6 місяців тому +6

    I cannot properly express how much joy this song brings me. Also, it goes without saying, but Robert Morse was perfectly cast for this role.

  • @nightowl5475
    @nightowl5475 2 роки тому +26

    I vaguely remember this guy when I was a kid. He looked goofy looking. Like he could be in a Disney movie. Later, he played in Mad Men and did a good job playing the head of the ad agency. I liked how he grew into the role.

    • @elizabethkizzar5489
      @elizabethkizzar5489 2 роки тому +5

      I made a comment a few days ago on the Dave Sunstrom channel. That the only reason Robert Moris wasn't really a major leading actor was he wasn't "Hollywood " handsome. He was sweet,cute ,quirky and even though he was ninety years old boyish. But he was not Hollywood standard handsome. Hollywood is looks. Broadway is talent. Which is why he was a much bigger star on Broadway. Broadway sees talent and unfortunately Hollywood pretty much just sees looks. Which is sad because we lose so many talented people because they're not quote "pretty".

    • @jessierong
      @jessierong Рік тому

      @@elizabethkizzar5489 That was really a shame. He was actually quite good looking in film version of The Matchmaker. And having watched a few movies he was in I think he pulled off romantic roles really well. He was very charming and adorable in the wonderful but short lived TV series "That's Life". He was so talented and funny and sang songs so well. He was already 36, 37 when playing this young man in perhaps his twenties in the series but he didn't seem old for the part at all. The film industry was just so cruel. With the talent he had, he really should have been a bigger movie/TV star...

  • @MrAnthimos112
    @MrAnthimos112 3 роки тому +19

    The actor who plays the Big Boss Wally Wompers name was Sammy Smith. He was born in 1904 and was 63 years old when this movie was made. Look at that guy keep up with a 36 year old Robert Morse! For comparison Rudy Vallee who played Mr. Biglee was only 3 years older than Smith.

  • @karlakor
    @karlakor 4 роки тому +24

    Until I saw this I was not very familiar with Robert Morse, outside of his television series That's Life, but I must say there is something very engaging about him in this film. I imagine he was equally engaging on the stage.

    • @hudsony777
      @hudsony777 4 роки тому +6

      I saw him in the bio play about Truman Capote, "Tru." It was probably the best performance by a male actor I've ever seen on Broadway, next to Jason Robards in "Long Day's Journey into Night" as the elder Tyrone, and that's saying something.

    • @vytallicaq.6881
      @vytallicaq.6881 2 роки тому +4

      I saw him perform this outdoors at The Muny in St. Louis, summer of '70. He was just as good! Amazing, considering he didn't have the luxury of stopping to catch his breath after every take, like they do in the movies.🥵

    • @jochenstossberg5427
      @jochenstossberg5427 2 роки тому

      Way better on the stage, trust me. He's like Carol Channing. On the stage, wonderful. On the screen, you want to duck for cover.

  • @valeriebellomo3573
    @valeriebellomo3573 4 роки тому +20

    Plus Robert Morse is adorable. In love with him when I was 15 after I saw this film!!!!!!!!!

    • @secretpoop9343
      @secretpoop9343 2 роки тому +1

      haha i’m 15 right now and in love with him!!

  • @mrjack4808
    @mrjack4808 3 роки тому +9

    Liked seeing the singing and hand clapping by Ruth Kobart Rudy Vallee and the other actors during this song.

  • @lukerocket3559
    @lukerocket3559 9 місяців тому +5

    Beautiful restoration! Bobby was a mentor, what a great guy.

  • @jeffreyhunter4966
    @jeffreyhunter4966 4 роки тому +35

    I've played Wally Womper before. This scene totally takes me back to that role

    • @Batham55
      @Batham55 3 роки тому +5

      I played Mr. Gatch and the nephew bad guy in HS play. It was a great time.

    • @zackstark24601
      @zackstark24601 2 роки тому +3

      I was in a production of this musical I was one of the businessmen

    • @TralfazConstruction
      @TralfazConstruction 2 роки тому +3

      What a fun and weighty role. Mr. Twimble too?

  • @t.s.t.4085
    @t.s.t.4085 2 роки тому +9

    We will miss you Mr. Morse.
    God bless your family during this time.
    Please know America LOVED him.

    • @jessierong
      @jessierong Рік тому

      And people from other countries did, too. Still do. He brought joy to people around the whole world and his vast legacy will be cherished.

  • @wingofficeteam3490
    @wingofficeteam3490 4 роки тому +23

    The furniture and clothing were outstanding.

  • @NuncNuncNuncNunc
    @NuncNuncNuncNunc 2 роки тому +6

    Alway loved this number. RIP Robert Morse.

  • @johnprovince5304
    @johnprovince5304 4 роки тому +43

    I can see where Matthew Broderick borrowed some of Robert Morse's facial expressions.

    • @irishgrl
      @irishgrl 3 роки тому +2

      Jim Carey too!

    • @alexsmith1104
      @alexsmith1104 2 роки тому +1

      @@irishgrl Exactly my thought. Jim Carrey is the new Morse

    • @johnprovince5304
      @johnprovince5304 5 місяців тому

      Everyone steals, even Chaplin stole from Dan Leno! Who knows who Leno stole fro

  • @TimGildersleeve
    @TimGildersleeve 2 роки тому +6

    Pure joy. Rest in peace, sweet Robert.

  • @CloverPhotoandVideo
    @CloverPhotoandVideo Рік тому +11

    Fun fact. The woman who played Miss Jones, Ruth Kobart (singing on the conference table) later played the school bus driver in the movie "Dirty Harry" from 1971.

    • @markbrisson2102
      @markbrisson2102 5 місяців тому +1

      And she was one of the singing nuns in Whoopi Goldberg Sister Act movies.

  • @snichols8563
    @snichols8563 2 роки тому +5

    Robert Morse will always and ever be the face of this movie and stage production. Just one old woman's opinion.

  • @GringoLatino941
    @GringoLatino941 2 роки тому +4

    Robert Morse was perfect for the role. I LOVE THIS MOVIE. HAVE THE LASERDISC, THE DVD, AND THE BLURAY. THIS MOVIE IS EXCELLENT. RIP ROBERT MORSE. almost made it to 91 years old.

  • @RonGerstein
    @RonGerstein 19 днів тому +1

    This was one of a few movies that Robert Q. Lewis acted in. He is more famous for being a host of TV game shows and a panelist on other TV game shows.

  • @kayakrazy1
    @kayakrazy1 Рік тому +3

    Somebody mentioned this earlier,
    and I too, get a big kick out of the 3-4 guys floating to the left in "synchronous ballet." Right after the handshaking moonwalk kicks!😂

  • @lemmor6791civ
    @lemmor6791civ 2 роки тому +8

    Rest in peace, Robert Morse...

  • @armanddebella7594
    @armanddebella7594 3 роки тому +18

    Underrated movie musical and
    -the sets were a delightful design.
    Both Morse and Lee were nicely
    -cast.Pretty decent fare for the
    -sixties.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👍👍👌👌🔚🔚

    • @Hijodelaisla
      @Hijodelaisla 2 роки тому

      What do you mean "underrated"? It was enormously popular. Do you know of a rating you disagree with?

    • @mattstafford8868
      @mattstafford8868 Рік тому +1

      Between The Manchurian Candidate, Bonnie & Clyde, Lawrence of Arabia, Psycho, The Apartment, The Hustler, La Dolce Vita, Virdinana, Persona, Blow-Up, Yojimbo, From Russia With Love, A Hard Day's Night, In the Heat of the Night and The Wild Bunch, the sixties was an awesome movie decade.

  • @johnqpublic314
    @johnqpublic314 2 роки тому +16

    How did Robert Morse not go on to bigger things in Hollywood?

    • @ddivincenzo1194
      @ddivincenzo1194 Рік тому +4

      I wondered the same thing after I saw him in "Tru" and now I can only guess it was because he may have preferred the stage. At any rate, he outperformed himself in theater, film and tv. It was a joy to see him at The Kennedy Center!!

    • @knightwatchman
      @knightwatchman Рік тому

      I think it's because the "Mickey Rooney Age" was over.

  • @carolemurphy6205
    @carolemurphy6205 2 роки тому +8

    Brilliantly choreographed and performed: perfectly captures the goofiness of "businessmen." The ultimate happy song!

    • @silentgd
      @silentgd 2 роки тому

      gospel music as seen by MadAve execs

    • @Risingson2
      @Risingson2 Рік тому

      choreo, if I'm not mistaken, taken directly from the Broadway musical, meaning by Bob Fosse

  • @clockher08
    @clockher08 2 роки тому +4

    I just watched this movie and I love it ! He is contagious what talent !

  • @zackstark24601
    @zackstark24601 2 роки тому +6

    R.I.P Robert Morse

  • @spdz_
    @spdz_ 2 роки тому +5

    RIP Robert Morse

  • @chiconeededthemoney
    @chiconeededthemoney Рік тому +2

    I have never heard they did it but they should have done it once on the set of Mad Men, play this for Robert Morse's birthday or another special event for him.

  • @lewisc215
    @lewisc215 2 роки тому +2

    A God given talent.

  • @pmalone4
    @pmalone4 2 роки тому +4

    I was today years old when I learned that musical number in the Drew Carey Show was a parody of this movie.

  • @williamjones7163
    @williamjones7163 4 місяці тому

    I started singing this at work. People just politely smiled and were looking for number to the State Hospital.

  • @glp329
    @glp329 4 місяці тому +1

    Showstopper

  • @michaelhegyan7464
    @michaelhegyan7464 12 днів тому

    This movie is a hoot..saw it at theater with my parents..!

  • @1rjbrjb
    @1rjbrjb 3 роки тому +11

    Morse is incredibly talented but there was a long time between drinks. The How to Succeed movie; the Guide for the Married Man. A good 1967. A failed series with EJ Peaker, the next year. At least a few cheques cashed in 1968. Tru was a couple of decades on. Then, a couple of decades later Mad Men. Sort of a Brigadoon career, he wakes every century to give a tremendous performance.
    What was he doing all those years and years and years in between? Dinner theater with Janice Rule? I absolutely love the little guy but he has had a weirdly volatile career.
    Wikipedia has things like: helped Marlo Thomas subvert gender roles in 1979. Appeared in two episodes of Harry O in 1974.

    • @stevebartley8594
      @stevebartley8594 3 роки тому +2

      I loved the series with E.J. !

    • @hudsony777
      @hudsony777 3 роки тому +2

      He was brilliant in "Tru." Probably one of the best performances I've ever seen on the NY stage.

    • @1rjbrjb
      @1rjbrjb 3 роки тому +1

      @@hudsony777 agreed, I saw him on a roadshow in Chi. The way he pronounced poin-SETT-iyahs was worth the ticket right there.

    • @jochenstossberg5427
      @jochenstossberg5427 2 роки тому +1

      He was too much on the screen, it's that simple. The goofy charm feels very synthetic up close. He was really a straight actor with a comic face, cast in a musical comedy. The character in the original show was much less goofy by the way. The screenplay amped up the cheese. It made for a much more rounded performance in the theater frankly. Watching the film now it's pretty painful. The comic book feel to the whole thing just doesn't work on the screen. This won a Pulitzer prize! And it did simple because the show was hilarious - but with all the demanding songs cut - a way more rewarding experience. Ponty wasn't quite so cutesy on the stage. You knew he would make it.

    • @1rjbrjb
      @1rjbrjb 2 роки тому +2

      @@jochenstossberg5427 you are discerning and thoughtful but I admit I enjoy his performance here. Little touches like hanging his head lower and lower and then trying to force it lower with his hand as Rudy extols humility. It is very much in the tradition of Zero Mostel who thought the writer was lucky to have him as a collaborator.
      The opposite style would be Orbach in City of Angels - I was lucky enough to see him in London. Very much in character, a precision instrument of the writer.
      I can enjoy both styles though the Mostel/Morse approach carries bigger risks. RIP gentlemen - and Jerry.

  • @t-rexbatman36yearsago
    @t-rexbatman36yearsago 5 місяців тому

    0:36 1:04 😂😂tthe 4th wall 😂

  • @fedupwithjonnancy8843
    @fedupwithjonnancy8843 2 роки тому +5

    Robert Morris is Finch. Everyone else is in in second place. R.I.P.

    • @bmyra
      @bmyra 2 роки тому +2

      The role was literally written for him.

  • @paulbervid1610
    @paulbervid1610 2 роки тому +1

    Rip. Such a 1960's icon

  • @drbombay91765
    @drbombay91765 5 років тому +7

    Robert Morse!

  • @peteradaniel
    @peteradaniel 3 роки тому +6

    Nothing beats fosse

  • @silentgd
    @silentgd 2 роки тому +3

    now THIS is what I think of when I think of MadAve guys...not those sculpted hunks on the recent TV series

  • @annademo
    @annademo 2 роки тому +1

    RIP, Mr. Morse...

  • @davidmartin9565
    @davidmartin9565 3 роки тому +9

    Is that Rudy Vallee in there?

  • @tay2944
    @tay2944 2 місяці тому

    I watched this movie freshman year of high school 2012 in drama class

  • @lgamarrac
    @lgamarrac 4 роки тому +8

    Aquí luego de ver a Daniel Radcliffe

  • @kyleneopperman6186
    @kyleneopperman6186 3 роки тому +18

    If Mad Men was a musical

    • @Frogman1212
      @Frogman1212 3 роки тому +1

      I like to imagine a christmas special where Bert is going to fire pete, and all the Sterling-Cooper people look deep in their hearts and find that they care about him, so they have to encourage Bert to keep him, thus teaching Bert the true meaning of christmas.

    • @mikeramirez2356
      @mikeramirez2356 3 роки тому +2

      and starring a young Bert Cooper too!

  • @mbp_33
    @mbp_33 2 роки тому

    RIP Robert Morse 💙

  • @istateyourname4710
    @istateyourname4710 2 роки тому +3

    It always cracked me up how his shoulders bounced up and down in this number. Dang, he was a limber Dude! RIP.

  • @cameronboushehri9423
    @cameronboushehri9423 2 роки тому +1

    3:05 Funny dance, ain’t it?

    • @Nigelvilla
      @Nigelvilla 22 дні тому

      Them leg kicks 🤣🔥

  • @iramiaho
    @iramiaho 2 роки тому +1

    Rip Morse.

  • @Sueb18631
    @Sueb18631 2 роки тому +1

    This is great but you cut out the first verse.

  • @markjohnson4371
    @markjohnson4371 Рік тому +2

    The fantastic Karen Fairgate MacKenzie aka Michele Lee

  • @ricarleite
    @ricarleite 7 місяців тому

    Pretty good

  • @codster9
    @codster9 3 місяці тому

    The Drew Carey Show on Plex brought me here.

  • @thrashpondopons8348
    @thrashpondopons8348 2 роки тому

    RIP Mr. Morse!

  • @mollyburns1668
    @mollyburns1668 3 роки тому +1

    I think Morse was in, Where were you When the Lights Went Out, with Doris Day.

  • @benitajones9115
    @benitajones9115 2 роки тому +3

    Who knew those Illuminate meetings had such choreography 😂😂😂

  • @jochenstossberg5427
    @jochenstossberg5427 2 роки тому +2

    Robert Morse, quite rightly in my opinion, hated the film version of the show. They dropped five songs from the original score, and replaced Bob Fosse's choreography. So the film was in fact a comedy with a few songs, nothing like the original musical. He felt it was a travesty of the show and he was right. The Broadway show was wonderful, and he was wonderful in it. RIP Bobbie.

    • @MJay-ny5bb
      @MJay-ny5bb Рік тому +3

      I didn’t see the show-I was barely a year old. But I was a young boy when the movie was released and had a visceral reaction to it and Robt. Morse. Loved the set designs, colors and songs. And I had a crush on Robert Morse. I suppose I’m lucky I didn’t see the show, as it might have ruined the movie for me.

  • @johnprovince5304
    @johnprovince5304 5 місяців тому +1

    Matthew Broderick stole a hell of a lot from Robert Morse.

  • @only257
    @only257 2 роки тому

    fun movie

  • @mevenstien
    @mevenstien 9 місяців тому +1

    ✨️🙂✨️

  • @hudsony777
    @hudsony777 2 роки тому +2

    Leave it to Bob Fosse...

  • @ranchokitty1
    @ranchokitty1 3 місяці тому

    Nobody here wants to mention, The Loved One!?

  • @kev7161
    @kev7161 Рік тому

    This is a good version of this song, but I still prefer the Broadway version.

  • @catherinesvbialosh7260
    @catherinesvbialosh7260 4 місяці тому +1

    I think I was born in the wrong era

    • @teengohan.ssj223
      @teengohan.ssj223 3 місяці тому

      No, you just like this type of stuff. You aren't born in the wrong era, you just have good taste.

    • @eugene8524
      @eugene8524 2 місяці тому

      me too

  • @walterkeith3711
    @walterkeith3711 Рік тому +2

    I'm looking to become a Freemason this is what comes to mind for me

  • @user-gk4ep3rq7e
    @user-gk4ep3rq7e Рік тому

    rip

  • @valeriebellomo3573
    @valeriebellomo3573 4 роки тому +10

    How could ayone say he reminds them of Jerry Lewis?????????????? My god, I like JL but please, MORSE is loaded with talent, triple threat.
    Lewis was not

    • @georgepelecas9523
      @georgepelecas9523 4 роки тому +1

      Valerie Doyle Jerry Lewis had plenty of talent look at his movies he could sing, dance , conduct ,act and was funny , so I don’t know what your talking about.

  • @statuslove5063
    @statuslove5063 6 років тому +3

    Hindi movie yaar

  • @aelobalthrop1413
    @aelobalthrop1413 10 місяців тому +2

    😂😂😂😂😂🎉 God Bless America Brothers and sisters!!😊 Vote Republican.

    • @LisaNH934
      @LisaNH934 8 місяців тому +1

      No. 🇺🇲 Vote BLUE 🔵 DEMOCRAT

    • @LisaNH934
      @LisaNH934 8 місяців тому

      @@eugene8524 why would you vote for a guy who hates you?!? 😂

  • @Sean-ng4eu
    @Sean-ng4eu 5 років тому +4

    Jerry Lewis looks great so much like robert morse

  • @craigelkins3096
    @craigelkins3096 3 місяці тому

    I feel like we're in this situation with Kamala Harris.

    • @RonGerstein
      @RonGerstein 17 днів тому

      You must love a guy named Adolf.

  • @DocRunaway
    @DocRunaway 2 роки тому +1

    The weirdest episode of Mad Men.

  • @GREVIEWS02
    @GREVIEWS02 3 роки тому +3

    The energy was so low

    • @secretpoop9343
      @secretpoop9343 2 роки тому +3

      they are middle aged men so what do you expect

  • @devaalwine7224
    @devaalwine7224 6 місяців тому

    Patricia Zachary taren is making new friends with me I help them there five senses I help them without falling I help them tv doctors tv family help me

  • @AndrewNoxx
    @AndrewNoxx 2 роки тому

    This clip was ridiculous.

  • @cjmmjc2131
    @cjmmjc2131 2 роки тому

    LOL... I just cant watch this now...
    The great Big BROTHERHOOD of WHITE man....
    Trust me im laughing at the irony

  • @OwenAlekos-mh7yw
    @OwenAlekos-mh7yw Рік тому

    How to lose a union without really trying. Using a republican AI and doing a demonstration but losing the rights. Regarding how it becomes covered up.
    Logic of people roleplaying afterwards like they can fake doing it as a union to make money and use an AI. (Artificial intelligence)

  • @JasonNation72
    @JasonNation72 2 роки тому +1

    RIP Robert Morse