Outside the Box

Some excellent musicals have been made out of some truly unlikely subjects ("The Diary of Anne Frank," for example). But they are in the minority. That's why this series is so hilarious. It isn't afraid to explore the worst, most mind-numbing musical adaptations that are lurking in the hearts of the untalented among us.

Writer/director Bruce Kimmel mines this in both songs and jokes that will keep you laughing -- and even humming -- long after each short episode ends. I would list some of the tasteless topics covered here, but that would require too many spoiler alerts. Just watch and enjoy. Great guest stars add to the fun.

Big Happy Pants, indeed.

Prepare yourself for some truly bad, WONDERFULLY bad, ideas for material that would, uh, make a great musical.

These shows are perfect gems that come in in under ten minutes each, and they reward on both first viewing and repeated ones. The casts are top-notch comedy/singing/acting talent who, I can promise, will move you in ways you never thought you could -- or should -- be moved. Let them fearlessly guide you through the incredible.

And don't be fooled by a few overly publicized musicals based on questionable material that actually made it to Broadway. Those pretenders can't hold a candle to these.

So go. Watch. Put yourself in the loving hands of Stephen Findle, the man with one BRILLIANT idea after another.