FIDDLER - Bock & Harnick perform "We've Never Missed A Sabbath Yet" evolving into "Tradition"

Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick perform Fiddler on the Roof's original opening number "We've Never Missed A Sabbath Yet" and discuss its evolution into "Tradition". From the American Musical Theatre - originally aired Sunday, October 18th, 1964, a few weeks after Fiddler had opened on Broadway.

[@compuserveuser2779]

There was a period sometime in the mid-'90s when my mom cleaned Mr. and Mrs. Bock's Pound Ridge home once a week. She brought me with her sometimes. I was 14 or so. (We were basically Polish peasants.) Mr. Bock allowed me free reign in his home. I was particularly fond of his studio, with its countless music albums and the beautiful swimming pool I was graciously given access to. I was made to feel like I was visiting a blood relative's home each time. My mom was never received or treated as a housecleaner but welcomed and affectionately embraced as a family member. One of the most excellent, genuine, and admirable people I have ever known. (I still have my cherished Fidler on the Roof CD he signed for me. ) --Patryk (and Ewa) 🟦

[@lynswierski]

This is brilliant! I wish there were more of it! Thanks for posting, Buddy!

[@Qyver]

i don’t know if it’s too late, but on the 2018 yiddish cast recording there’s the full song! (and other cut songs)

[@camfam611]

Love seeing this footage from when they were younger!

[@ncorley1]

Jerry and Sheldon were the best!! they made everyone feel loved and special. They touched the world with their humanity and talent.

[@kyrieelissa]

What a treasure!

[@stevekatz1337]

I've known every word of this musical ever since I was a teenager, but I never knew about "We've Never Missed a Sabbath Yet." Fascinating!

[@e.danielkingsley3694]

Such a a wonderful clip. I wish I had the original film

[@darshanamaya]

Oh this is wonderful! Please find and post the whole documentary! (Though I think I have the boxed set of American Musical Theatre my Mama bought my Papa!)

[@alexkije]

Thanks for sharing! That was wondrous!

[@richardschaus9637]

I was at their house when Bette Davis came for a visit. Great family

[@therealms-9320]

R.I.P Sheldon Harnick

[@WestVillageCrank]

I offer for musical detectives: the first notes of the discarded opening number (so-do-do-re) are the opening motto of "Matchmaker". Waste not...

[@2009TNT]

The theme is used as scene change music throughout the show as well!

[@johnlowell9300]

@@2009TNT Of course! And I have never put that together as I always heard that music as a cut time version of "Matchmaker". Good call!

[@karlronan7244]

What documentary is this from?

[@lennon1252]

Sadly, everyone in the audience is either dead or in their 80s and 90s😢

[@srothbardt]

Oy! De alter tv iz gut!

[@GrotrianSeiler]

It's Jewish rap before rap was even a thing. Wow.

[@shiteguides]

Ya man, this is dope

[@crixxxxxxxxx]

It has melody. Not a rap.