Say, darling
Richard Pike Bissell
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Say, darling
Published
1957
Publisher
Little, Brown
Pages
308
Description
Say, Darling is the fictional story of how the novel 7 1/2 Cents (also by Richard Bissell) became the Broadway musical, The Pajama Game. The story revolves around a Midwestern man who has written a successful book. It is optioned by Broadway producers and they contact him to come to New York to talk about adapting the book into a musical. The semi-autobiographical novel was turned into a Broadway play in 1958. It contained (from Wikipedia) "nine original songs with lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green and music by Jule Styne, all of the songs were presented as either rehearsal or audition material and not as the thoughts or feelings of the characters." so that some conclude that Say, Darling was, indeed, a Broadway musical. The first people listed are fictional characters from the novel. George Abbott and Harold Prince are 2 people Richard Bissell worked with on Pajama Game and he based 2 characters in the novel on them. The other names are actors who played characters in the Broadway production.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Say, darling?
This edition of Say, darling has approximately 308 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Say, darling?
For most readers, Say, darling typically takes between 6h 25m and 4h 17m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 77,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 8m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 77,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Say, darling?
The estimated word count for Say, darling is approximately 77,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Say, darling?
Say, darling was written by Richard Pike Bissell.
When was Say, darling published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1957. The original work may have been published on a different date.