Ten things you didn’t know about Jerry Herman

1) Jerry originally went to college to study design. Frank Loesser persuaded him to quit and enrol in a theatre course. 2) “Hello, Dolly” wasn’t supposed to be called “Hello, Dolly.” It was initially called “A Damned Insufferable Woman” until Louis Armstrong released a certain single which made number one and knocked the Beatles off the top spot – the world had heard the theme tune – “Hello, Dolly” was christened! 3) Mame paid back it’s entire investment in 24 weeks ofRead more