The project began in 1954 as a Columbia Records concept album with Marquis' original title, featuring Eddie Bracken, Carol Channing, and David Wayne. That same year a concert version was presented by the Little Orchestra Society at The Town Hall in New York City.
In 1954, a Columbia Records concept album with Marquis' initial title included performances by Eddie Bracken, Carol Channing, and David Wayne. Concurrently, that same year, a concert version of this project was showcased by the Little Orchestra Society at The Town Hall in New York City.