"Watch Your Frazolagy" takes a close look at one of the most popular and beloved musicals in Broadway history, Meredith Willson's 1957 smash hit, "The Music Man." In the book, author and theater critic Cary Ginell analyzes over 280 period references to language, slang, commodities, household items, idiomatic expressions, and personages familiar to Iowans in 1912 that Willson incorporated into the libretto and song lyrics. Ginell's work strives to help directors and performers in future productions of "The Music Man," whether it's with professional, community, or school groups, to understand how people lived and their attitudes just prior to World War I. The book includes over 125 images to help readers visualize the items and personages mentioned in the show. Testimonial from a satisfied customer: "Hey Cary, got the new book yesterday and it's a total delight. For many years I've enjoyed exploring the world of THE MUSIC MAN and all its references. Your book brings back all the joy and humor of the show and the characters' dialogue. I've rarely found a book as pleasurable! Thanks for all your detailed work."