
Richard M. Sherman
Sound · 1928 – 2024 · New York, New York
Richard Morton Sherman (June 12, 1928 - May 25, 2024) was an American songwriter. He worked in musical movies with his brother Robert B. Sherman. Some of the Sherman Brothers' best known songs were in live action and animated musical films including: "Mary Poppins," "The Jungle Book," "The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh," "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang," "Bedknobs and Broomsticks," "The Slipper and the Rose," and "Charlotte's Web." Their most well-known work is the theme park song "It's a Small World (After All)."
Movies21
Movie7.6ComedyFamilyIn turn of the century London, a magical nanny employs music and adventure to help two neglected children become closer to their father.
Mary Poppins
1964 · 5.1K votes
Movie7.3AdventureComedyChristopher Robin, the boy who had countless adventures in the Hundred Acre Wood, has grown up and lost his way. Now it’s up to his spirited and loveable stuffed animals, Winnie The Pooh, Tigger, Piglet, and the rest of the gang, to rekindle their friendship and remind him of endless days of childlike wonder and make-believe, when doing nothing was the very best something.
Christopher Robin
2018 · 3K votes
Movie7.4DocumentaryMusicThe troubled fraternal relationship between songwriters Robert B. Sherman and Richard M. Sherman, the Oscar and Grammy-winning Sherman Brothers, famous for the iconic hits they wrote for Disney.
The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story
2009 · 42 votes
Movie7.1DocumentaryCommemorating the 100th anniversary of the entertainment company with interviews, rare footage and photos, and never-before-heard stories from those who built the Disney legend; a look inside Disney's newest attraction.
Disney 100: A Century of Dreams – A Special Edition of 20/20
2023 · 15 votes
Movie7.2DocumentaryMusicCommemorating the centennial of Mercer's birth, this documentary is part biography, part archive, and part recontextualization, taking Mercer's tunes and putting them in the hands of modern singers like Jamie Cullum and Dr. John to show they are still relevant today. Host Clint Eastwood also interviews artists who collaborated with Mercer or performed his songs, including composer John Williams, Blake Edwards, Andre Previn, Tony Bennett, and Julie Andrews.
Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me
2009 · 4 votes
Movie8.5DocumentaryThe making of Cinderella (1950).
From Rags to Riches: The Making of Cinderella
2005 · 2 votes
Movie7.3DocumentaryAlong with his legendary cartoons, Walt Disney produced a marvelous array of live-action classics that came about through the use of his singular style, hard work and an unwavering belief in this vision.
The Age of Believing: The Disney Live Action Classics
2008 · 3 votes
Movie5.3Documentary"The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz" - a featurette narrated by Sydney Pollack.
The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz
2005 · 3 votes
MovieDocumentaryMusicDocumentary on the London West End stage show which began its three year run in 2002. It has interviews with cast and crew and examines the rehearsals, set construction, the props and costumes and the top secret building of the flying car.
Movie8.0DocumentaryA short but informative documentary on the the 1971 Disney movie "Bedknobs and Broomsticks," which discusses the making of the film, the origins of the songs (including portions of two that were dropped in pre-production), the pre-release edits supposedly made against the creators' wishes, and the 1996 reinstatement of those cut scenes.
Movie7.3DocumentaryExplore the rich history of the Walt Disney Archives as legendary producer and host Don Hahn tours rarely seen areas of the department’s vast collections along with beloved Disney locations — including theme parks and the studio lot — through an engaging, historical lens.
Adventure Thru the Walt Disney Archives
2020 · 8 votes
Movie6.1AnimationDocumentaryThe Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh: The Story Behind the Masterpiece is a behind-the-scenes documentary narrated by Corey Burton on the making of The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. It was originally made to commemorate the film's 20th anniversary, and was included with the film's subsequent home video releases. The special was made in 1996 by TV is OK Productions and was directed by Harry Arends.
Movie4.0DocumentaryExplore the fascinating relationship between author P. L. Travers and her much-loved character, Mary Poppins. This is the story of a complex woman who escaped her upbringing in rural Australia to pursue her dream of becoming a writer, reinventing herself and her past along the way.
The Real Mary Poppins
2014 · 3 votes
Movie6.3AnimationDocumentaryThe story of the rocky road that Walt Disney took to get his interpretation of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" (1937) to the silver screen.
Behind the Magic: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
2015 · 5 votes
MovieActors remember the great Fred MacMurray.
Movie7.7DocumentaryUsing archival, never-before-released footage and newly shot interviews, this is a definitive behind-the-scenes look at Walt Disney's moviemaking magic and the creation of this classic film.
Movie7.0Short Documentary on the art of Mary Blair: An extraordinary talented artist.
The Art of Mary Blair
2005 · 1 votes
Movie8.0DocumentaryDocumentary about the making of Disney's animated musical adaptation of Kipling's classic.
Movie6.5DocumentaryShort documentary about Cubby Broccoli.
Cubby Broccoli: The Man Behind Bond
2000 · 6 votes
Movie6.3Leonard Maltin talks with song writer Richard M. Sherman about Disney music.
Songs of the Silly Symphonies
2001 · 4 votes
MovieDocumentaryMusicBehind the scenes look at the creation of the stage musical. Filmed in the UK, France, and the United States, it features a series of conversations with many of the show's creators including producers Cameron Mackintosh and Thomas Schumacher, composers George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, Richard Sherman (who co-wrote music and lyrics for the original film), and set and costume designer Bob Crowley. The documentary also features a roundtable discussion at Sardi's restaurant between Schumacher and actors Ashley Brown and Gavin Lee, who originated the roles of Mary Poppins and Bert in the Broadway production.
Series3
TV6.5DocumentaryTV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today.
American Experience
1988 · 48 votes
TV7.0An annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The various category winners are awarded a copy of a statuette, officially the Academy Award of Merit, that is better known by its nickname Oscar.
The Oscars
1953 · 84 votes
TV7.5DocumentarySeries celebrating the art of the cinema soundtrack, as Neil Brand explores the work of the great movie composers and demonstrates their techniques.
Sound of Cinema: The Music That Made the Movies
2013 · 2 votes