Cari and Emily discuss a classic from their high school theater days: Meredith Wilson's "The Music Man". This cheesy, schmaltzy, very 50s show's conservative themes and morals make it a common show for High Schools, but a rare venture for professional companies. Our hosts discuss the show's lasting legacy in film/tv, cringe at the 1950s' appropriation of native American culture, try to make sense of Harold Hill's flawed con, and do lots of reminiscing about their production of The Music Man.

A Note on the Show: The Ex-Theater Kid Podcast is a show produced by adults who occasionally discuss adult things using adult language. 

A Content Warning For This Episode: Mild spoilers for Season 3 of Downton Abbey. Lots of very bad singing.