Jim Nabors sings opera about pills while actually popping them. 1969 was WILD.
Examines the widespread use of drugs in American society and presents experts discussing different reasons for increased drug abuse by youth. Focuses on the varying opinions of a judge, researcher, child psychologist, minister, and drug user toward increased drug abuse. Emphasizes the need for helping children make proper choices about drugs. Highlight: JIM NABORS and unidentified woman do operatic duet to "Figaro" with lyrics changed to drug references; Jim Nabors pops pills in the sequence. ALSO: Good hippie sequence in Haight-Ashbury.
Acting
Jim Nabors committing fully to operatic pill-popping.
Production
Haight-Ashbury footage that aged like milk and wine.
Writing
"Figaro" lyrics rewritten for drug propaganda. Chef's kiss.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Jim Nabors was at peak Gomer Pyle fame when he filmed this—imagine Disney Channel stars doing anti-drug operas now.
This captures the exact moment establishment figures realized they were losing the narrative to actual youth culture. The panic is palpable.
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