The film became a global cinematic hit as well as a television favorite with frequent telecasts. United Artist Pictures decided to create a musical adaptation loosely based on Fleming’s book with a script by children’s author Roald Dahl and Ken Hughes, the latter also serving as director. Fleming also wrote numerous James Bond books including Goldfinger, The Spy Who Loved Me and Thunderball, among others. He was inspired by a series of aero-engined racing cars built by Count Louis Zborowski in the early 1920s referred to as Chitty Bang Bang. Ian Fleming published his book Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: The Magical Car in 1964.
I provide suggested learning scenarios for the music and performing arts curriculum. This tribute provides background about the making of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang including details about the famous songwriting team of Richard and Robert Sherman (known professionally as The Sherman Brothers) and their musical score. I knew that we were in for a fun and enjoyable experience. The lights dimmed, and as the film commenced, I became enthralled. I was almost seven when my mother brought me and my brother to see Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at a local cinema in December 1968 during Christmas break. This article celebrates the original Ian Fleming book, the film and the Sherman Brothers’ musical score, and their presence within popular culture. The film has been a favorite, especially among children.
C hitty Chitty Bang Bang, the musical fantasy film about the flying, floating car, marks its 50 th anniversary on December 16, 2018.
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