
Richard M. Sherman
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)."
Known For | Sound |
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Most Rating | 0.086 |
Birthday | 1928-06-12 |
Place of Birth | New York, New York |
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2014

The Real Mary Poppins
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Explore the fascinating relationship between author P. L. Travers and her much-loved character, Mary Poppins. This is the story of a complex woman who...
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The Real Mary Poppins

2004

The Family Band Album
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Composer Richard Sherman, and actors Lesley Ann Warren and John Davidson reminisce about the making of the 1968 Disney film.
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The Family Band Album

2006

Fred MacMurray: With Fondness
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Actors remember the great Fred MacMurray.
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Fred MacMurray: With Fondness

2005

The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz
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"The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz" - a featurette narrated by Sydney Pollack.
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The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz

2023

Disney 100: A Century of Dreams – A Special Edition of 20/20
6.4/9
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the entertainment company with interviews, rare footage and photos, and never-before-heard stories from those w...
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Disney 100: A Century of Dreams – A Special Edition of 20/20

2001

Songs of the Silly Symphonies
6/3
Leonard Maltin talks with song writer Richard M. Sherman about Disney music.
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Songs of the Silly Symphonies

2003

The Musical Legacy of Paul Smith
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A Disney featurette about composer Paul Smith.
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The Musical Legacy of Paul Smith

2006

Till The Clouds Roll By: Real to Reel
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A short documentary on Jerome Kern and the making of Till the Clouds Roll By.
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Till The Clouds Roll By: Real to Reel

2006

Three Little Words: Two Swell Guys
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A short documentary on the lives of songwriters Bert Kalmar and Harry Ruby and the making of the film, Three Little Words.
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Three Little Words: Two Swell Guys

2005

The Art of Mary Blair
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Short Documentary on the art of Mary Blair: An extraordinary talented artist.
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The Art of Mary Blair

1996

The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh: The Story Behind the Masterpiece
6/7
The 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...
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The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh: The Story Behind the Masterpiece

1964

Mary Poppins
7.6/4736
Mr Banks is looking for a nanny for his two mischievous children and comes across Mary Poppins, an angelic nanny. She not only brings a change in thei...
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Mary Poppins

2009

The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story
7.289/38
The troubled fraternal relationship between songwriters Robert B. Sherman and Richard M. Sherman, the Oscar and Grammy-winning Sherman Brothers, famou...
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The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story

2004

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious: The Making of 'Mary Poppins'
8.2/5
Using archival, never-before-released footage and newly shot interviews, this is a definitive behind-the-scenes look at Walt Disney's moviemaking magi...
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Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious: The Making of 'Mary Poppins'

2000

The Fantasia Legacy: The Concert Feature
8/1
Documentary on the making of Walt Disney’s Fantasia.
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The Fantasia Legacy: The Concert Feature

2001

Music Magic: The Sherman Brothers - Bedknobs and Broomsticks
0/0
A short but informative documentary on the the 1971 Disney movie "Bedknobs and Broomsticks," which discusses the making of the film, the origins of th...
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Music Magic: The Sherman Brothers - Bedknobs and Broomsticks

2001

Music Magic: The Sherman Brothers - The Sword in the Stone
7/1
Short Documentary on the Sherman Brothers: Theses two brothers discuss the songs and lyrics for The Sword In the Stone, Mary Poppins, Jungle Book and...
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Music Magic: The Sherman Brothers - The Sword in the Stone

2000

Cubby Broccoli: The Man Behind Bond
5.8/5
Short documentary about Cubby Broccoli.
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Cubby Broccoli: The Man Behind Bond

2015

Behind the Magic: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
6.3/5
The 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.
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Behind the Magic: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

2008

The Sherman Brothers: The Aristocrats of Disney Songs
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Comments from composers Richard and Robert Sherman.
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The Sherman Brothers: The Aristocrats of Disney Songs

2009

Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me
7.2/4
Commemorating the centennial of Mercer's birth, this documentary is part biography, part archive, and part recontextualization, taking Mercer's tunes...
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Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me

2005

From Rags to Riches: The Making of Cinderella
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The making of Cinderella (1950).
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From Rags to Riches: The Making of Cinderella

2020

Adventure Thru the Walt Disney Archives
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Explore the rich history of the Walt Disney Archives as legendary producer and host Don Hahn tours rarely seen areas of the department’s vast collecti...
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Adventure Thru the Walt Disney Archives

2024

The Last Verse
4/2
Award-winning songwriting duo Robert and Richard Sherman wrote some of the most classic scores in history, including Mary Poppins, The Jungle Book, an...
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The Last Verse

2009

Mary Poppins: From Page to Stage
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Behind 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 wi...
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