a is for 'another hundred people'

i heard today that george furth died. most people would recognize him as an accomplished and widely employed character actor. he had a part as the crusading 'aj foyt' in the first 'cannonball run.' he was also in two monkee episodes, ('one man shy' and 'a coffin too frequent'). he had a small but memorable part as the 'company man' in 'butch cassidy and the sundance kid,' who refused to help them open a safe or something during a train hold-up. he was also seen in 'blazing saddles,' and i'm sure several other things i can't remember right now. but most people don't know he wrote the 'book' for the hit 70's sondheim musical 'company.' it is hands down, my favorite broadway soundtrack with 'evita' running a respectable second. the clip i've chosen gives the viewer a rare and wonderful look at the process behind the studio recording for the original broadway cast album of furth and sondheim's 'company.' this number is one of the stand-outs, sung by the beautiful and strong miss pamela myers. mr. furth can be seen around 3:30, off to the left, discussing the progress of things with sondheim, elaine strich, and the great hal prince. i knew who george furth was before i 'got into' this record, and was surprised to learn how much he had to do with it. so god bless you george. i am glad to say i was, and continue to be, a fan.