Adam and Nate are joined by Simpsons writer and co-executive producer Michael Price to talk My Fair Lady (1964) and the parody episode he wrote, “My Fair Laddy” (S17E12). It’s a loverly musical transformation tale with theatrical flair, speak-singing, and questionable Cockney accents.

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Also in this episode:

• How Michael brought his background in musical theater to the Simpsons writer’s room
• Michael walks us through “Wouldn’t It Be Adequate,” his parody of “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly” featuring Groundskeeper Willie
• Can a film adaptation be too faithful to the source material?
• The legendary musical throwdown between Audrey Hepburn and Julie Andrews
• Is the relationship between Eliza and Henry Higgins a romance… or something else?
• Plus more bonus material at SpringfieldGoogolplex.com.

Next time, Adam and Nate check out Mary Poppins (1964) with ThatShelf.com Senior Critic Rachel West!

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