If you look closely William Daniels, you will notice him making weird mouth movements. When they were filming this scene, it was a chilly Philadelphia evening, as opposed to the hot and muggy one history recorded that specific night being. Daniels sucked on ice cubes throughout this whole number to avoid shivering and ruining the illusion. Have to admire the man for his dedication, that's all I have to say.

@Camop-iz9kt

2 жыл бұрын

It was shot in Burbank, on the Warner Ranch.

Great song, still somewhat applicable to today. (10.10.2013) "I have come to the conclusion that one useless man is a disgrace, that two are called a law firm, and that three or more become a Congress! " Great Musical, I watch it every July 4th

@Rgoid

7 жыл бұрын

Alyssa McCartney "And by God, I have had this Congress!"

Just wanted to say that on my Mom's side, I am related to John Adams

@joanbronte8990

7 жыл бұрын

Robin McGrath that's beyond awesome I love John Adams

@lucindabulger169

4 жыл бұрын

Me too

@lucindabulger169

4 жыл бұрын

I am also telayed to John Adams on my grandfathers side

Cool. I didn't know they had cut part of this out.

Somebody open up a window!! OH, SHUT UP!!!

William Daniels = Mr. Sweeney = best teacher ever! = John Adams= he is an awesome actor, love that guy

I wish I could reassure you Mr. Adams, but 237 years later, Congress is pretty much the same.

@carolinemcgovern4488

4 жыл бұрын

Brit here, I can confirm it's just as bad in Paramlient.

@PCCphoenix

3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, yes... 😖

Wow, I have never seen the full version of this song. NICE VIDEO. Either this or the Lees of Old Virginia is my favorite.

Definitely different from the "Director's Cut." Thanks for posting this. I'm totally ecstatic hearing a different version. :-)

@PCCphoenix

3 жыл бұрын

All of the segments that were cut from this full version are STILL left out in the Director's Cut! If I were John Adams, this fact would have gotten a well-deserved "Oh, good God!"

Paul Giamatti must bow to William Daniels.

@joanbronte8990

7 жыл бұрын

William Craig I agree

Has there ever been a decent Congress?

@coralroper6876

6 жыл бұрын

No. No there hasn't.

@DeltaSpartan198

5 жыл бұрын

Maybe Mr. Dickenson was right after all...

One of the best songs in the movie... I really wish it was in the original version.

Poor John :( He needs a hug :3

No, Piddle Twiddle is cut as it is in the theatrical version for the Director's Cut DVD.

"They can't agree on what is right or wrong or what is good or bad." Reminds me so much of the 112th United States Congress. XD

That I knew. :) Daniels did an excellent job.

I never thought I would ever hear KITT singing. Nothing short of EPIC WIN

Some things never change

@BullMooseFilms This is the version in the theatrical score, just with the added spoken text (which they do a lot in this film)...

1:20 Philadelphia in the summer - how true!

Mr. FEENEY. :) yeah, he's awesome.

yes Mr. Feeny

ya know guys it's sad, over 200 years and congress STILL hasn't gotten any better ;)

They may sit here for years and years in Philadelphia! These indecisive grenadiers of Philadelphia!

@MildlyAnnoyed There was a laserdisc release in the 80s (I think?). They had almost all the footage, but they couldn't find "How'd you like to borrow a dollar off one o' them?"

Nice to see but it doesn't look very well matched. The parts that ended up in the theatrical version look blurry and the sound level is lower, while the inserted footage actually looks sharper. Needs more finessing.

Is it possible to buy this version on DVD??

@BullMooseFilms Do you mind if I ask where you got this footage?

I love this move ( JOHN SIT DOWN )

You mean Feeny?

It's Mr. Feeney!

That is a myth (unfortunately perpetuated by this otherwise wonderful movie). It was John's personal perception that he was "obnoxious and suspected" but he wasn't. He definitely was bipolar and had mood swings but then these men were all human beings with problems and flaws. As it happens, Adams came away with more lifelong friends from the original Congress than anyone else.

@LogoMan7777

Жыл бұрын

I've heard "obnoxious and disliked".

that song would apply now to Congress in Washington because they never solved anything except add more Taxes

THAT'S Abigail's voice in here?! O/.\o

woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

The last couple of seconds he sounds wasted ;)

ben shapiro and i both loved this musical as kids :’)

PHILADELPHIAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

Gotta write a paper on this... Ugh