Robert Bernard Sherman was born on December 19, 1925, in New York City, to Russian Jewish immigrants, Rosa (Dancis) and Al Sherman. Al Sherman, a songwriter, paid for Robert's hospital delivery costs with a royalty check that had arrived that day for the song "Save Your Sorrow". His brother and later songwriting partner, Richard, was born in 1928. Sherman's father later became a well known Tin Pan Alley songwriter.
The Pooh stories have been translated into many languages, including Alexander Lenard's Latin translation, Winnie ille Pu, which was first published in 1958, and, in 1960, became the only Latin book ever to have been featured on The New York Times Best Seller list.
Hyphens in the character's name were dropped by Disney when the company adapted the Pooh stories into a series of features that became one of its most successful franchises. In popular film adaptations, Pooh Bear has been voiced by actors Sterling Holloway, Hal Smith, and Jim Cummings in English and Yevgeny Leonov in Russian.
In the midst of a 2003 battle where Disney stood to lose commercial rights to Winnie the Pooh, The Daily Telegraph noted "Losing control of the Winnie the Pooh franchise would be a disaster for Disney. Analysts believe Pooh is worth $3bn-$6bn of Disney's total annual sales of $25bn." According to a 2013 Variety article, Winnie the Pooh is the third best-selling franchise in the world, after Disney's own Disney Princess and Star Wars. The New York Time said "The stakes are high for Disney. Global sales of Pooh merchandise — books, plush toys, T-shirts, potty chairs — have fallen 12% over the last five years, but still account for a staggering $5.5 billion", adding "Pooh...remains Disney’s second best-selling character after Mickey Mouse". It noted "Branding experts say aging character franchises are among the most difficult to keep alive because they require continually walking a tightrope. 'With Winnie the Pooh, Disney is going to continue to struggle with the tension of remaining relevant to kids versus maintaining a love-mark brand that parents trust,' said Matt Britton, a founder of Mr. Youth, a New York marketing firm." In a 2014 overview of Disney's top franchises, CNN wrote "Pooh may have been born in the 1920s in A.A. Milne's books. But the bear is still going strong via Disney movies and DVD's. Pooh Bear sells games, stuffed animals, clothing, and even iPhone and iPad apps. Pooh is also a favorite subject in books from Disney Publishing Worldwide, the world's largest publisher of children's books and magazines with more than 700 million products sold each year".
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (From "Critter Country")
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The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (From "Critter Country") · Richard M. Sherman · Robert B. Sherman
Walt Disney Records The Legacy Collection: Disneyland
℗ 2005 Walt Disney Records
Released on: 2015-01-01
Unknown, Other: Ted Kryczko
Unknown, Other: Randy Thornton
Unknown, Other: Randy Thornton
Unknown, Other: Jeff Sheridan
Unknown, Other: Jeff Sheridan
Unknown, Other: Steve Litten
Unknown, Other: Tim Hankins
Unknown, Other: Heather Neidenbach
Composer Lyricist, Composer: Richard M. Sherman
Composer Lyricist, Composer: Robert B. Sherman
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published: 26 Oct 2018
Winnie the Pooh (Instrumental Version)
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Winnie the Pooh (Instrumental Version) · Stephen Sullivan
Naptime Music on Peaceful Guitar
℗ 2019 Shamrock-n-Roll, Inc.
Released on: 2019-01-17
Composer Lyricist: Richard M Sherman
Songwriter: Richard M Sherman
Composer Lyricist: Robert B Sherman
Songwriter: Robert B Sherman
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published: 18 Jan 2019
It's a Small World
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It's a Small World · Disney Studio Chorus
The Sherman Brothers Songbook
℗ 2008 Walt Disney Records
Released on: 2009-10-13
Composer Lyricist: Richard M. Sherman
Composer Lyricist: Robert B. Sherman
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published: 03 Aug 2018
Winnie the Pooh
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Winnie the Pooh · Zooey Deschanel · M. Ward
Winnie the Pooh
℗ 2011 Walt Disney Records
Released on: 2011-01-01
Composer Lyricist: Richard M. Sherman
Composer Lyricist: Robert B. Sherman
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published: 06 Oct 2014
A Tribute to Robert B. Sherman (1925-2012)
On Monday, March 5, 2012, another Disney legend, Robert B. Sherman, passed away. Robert, along with his brother, Richard M. Sherman, composed the songs for such classic films as "Mary Poppins", "The Jungle Book", "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang", "Bedknobs and Broomsticks", "The Happiest Millionaire", "The Parent Trap", and the original "Winnie the Pooh" featurettes. In fact, they wrote Walt Disney's #1 all-time favorite song- "Feed the Birds/Tuppence a Bag". They have each recieved 2 Academy Awards for their work on "Mary Poppins" (Best Original Song- "Chim-Chim-Cher-ee" and Best Original Score). Robert will always be missed by Disney fans and music-lovers all over the world...
"Mr. Banks is Discharged"
Composed and conducted by Irwin Kostal
Walt Disney's "Mary Poppins'
ALL FILMS AND TELEVIS...
published: 08 Mar 2012
Main Title Sequence / Winnie The Pooh
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Main Title Sequence / Winnie The Pooh · Zooey Deschanel · M. Ward
Winnie the Pooh
℗ 2011 Walt Disney Records
Released on: 2011-01-01
Composer Lyricist: Richard M. Sherman
Composer Lyricist: Robert B. Sherman
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Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (From "Critter Country") · Richard M. Sherman · Robert B. Sherman
Walt Dis...
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (From "Critter Country") · Richard M. Sherman · Robert B. Sherman
Walt Disney Records The Legacy Collection: Disneyland
℗ 2005 Walt Disney Records
Released on: 2015-01-01
Unknown, Other: Ted Kryczko
Unknown, Other: Randy Thornton
Unknown, Other: Randy Thornton
Unknown, Other: Jeff Sheridan
Unknown, Other: Jeff Sheridan
Unknown, Other: Steve Litten
Unknown, Other: Tim Hankins
Unknown, Other: Heather Neidenbach
Composer Lyricist, Composer: Richard M. Sherman
Composer Lyricist, Composer: Robert B. Sherman
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Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (From "Critter Country") · Richard M. Sherman · Robert B. Sherman
Walt Disney Records The Legacy Collection: Disneyland
℗ 2005 Walt Disney Records
Released on: 2015-01-01
Unknown, Other: Ted Kryczko
Unknown, Other: Randy Thornton
Unknown, Other: Randy Thornton
Unknown, Other: Jeff Sheridan
Unknown, Other: Jeff Sheridan
Unknown, Other: Steve Litten
Unknown, Other: Tim Hankins
Unknown, Other: Heather Neidenbach
Composer Lyricist, Composer: Richard M. Sherman
Composer Lyricist, Composer: Robert B. Sherman
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Provided to YouTube by TuneCore
Winnie the Pooh (Instrumental Version) · Stephen Sullivan
Naptime Music on Peaceful Guitar
℗ 2019 Shamrock-n-Roll, Inc.
Rele...
Provided to YouTube by TuneCore
Winnie the Pooh (Instrumental Version) · Stephen Sullivan
Naptime Music on Peaceful Guitar
℗ 2019 Shamrock-n-Roll, Inc.
Released on: 2019-01-17
Composer Lyricist: Richard M Sherman
Songwriter: Richard M Sherman
Composer Lyricist: Robert B Sherman
Songwriter: Robert B Sherman
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Provided to YouTube by TuneCore
Winnie the Pooh (Instrumental Version) · Stephen Sullivan
Naptime Music on Peaceful Guitar
℗ 2019 Shamrock-n-Roll, Inc.
Released on: 2019-01-17
Composer Lyricist: Richard M Sherman
Songwriter: Richard M Sherman
Composer Lyricist: Robert B Sherman
Songwriter: Robert B Sherman
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group
It's a Small World · Disney Studio Chorus
The Sherman Brothers Songbook
℗ 2008 Walt Disney Records
Released on:...
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group
It's a Small World · Disney Studio Chorus
The Sherman Brothers Songbook
℗ 2008 Walt Disney Records
Released on: 2009-10-13
Composer Lyricist: Richard M. Sherman
Composer Lyricist: Robert B. Sherman
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group
It's a Small World · Disney Studio Chorus
The Sherman Brothers Songbook
℗ 2008 Walt Disney Records
Released on: 2009-10-13
Composer Lyricist: Richard M. Sherman
Composer Lyricist: Robert B. Sherman
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group
Winnie the Pooh · Zooey Deschanel · M. Ward
Winnie the Pooh
℗ 2011 Walt Disney Records
Released on: 2011-01-01
...
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group
Winnie the Pooh · Zooey Deschanel · M. Ward
Winnie the Pooh
℗ 2011 Walt Disney Records
Released on: 2011-01-01
Composer Lyricist: Richard M. Sherman
Composer Lyricist: Robert B. Sherman
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group
Winnie the Pooh · Zooey Deschanel · M. Ward
Winnie the Pooh
℗ 2011 Walt Disney Records
Released on: 2011-01-01
Composer Lyricist: Richard M. Sherman
Composer Lyricist: Robert B. Sherman
Auto-generated by YouTube.
On Monday, March 5, 2012, another Disney legend, Robert B. Sherman, passed away. Robert, along with his brother, Richard M. Sherman, composed the songs for suc...
On Monday, March 5, 2012, another Disney legend, Robert B. Sherman, passed away. Robert, along with his brother, Richard M. Sherman, composed the songs for such classic films as "Mary Poppins", "The Jungle Book", "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang", "Bedknobs and Broomsticks", "The Happiest Millionaire", "The Parent Trap", and the original "Winnie the Pooh" featurettes. In fact, they wrote Walt Disney's #1 all-time favorite song- "Feed the Birds/Tuppence a Bag". They have each recieved 2 Academy Awards for their work on "Mary Poppins" (Best Original Song- "Chim-Chim-Cher-ee" and Best Original Score). Robert will always be missed by Disney fans and music-lovers all over the world...
"Mr. Banks is Discharged"
Composed and conducted by Irwin Kostal
Walt Disney's "Mary Poppins'
ALL FILMS AND TELEVISON SHOWS ARE COPYRIGHTED TO THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS. THIS VIDEO WAS NOT MADE FOR PROFIT.
On Monday, March 5, 2012, another Disney legend, Robert B. Sherman, passed away. Robert, along with his brother, Richard M. Sherman, composed the songs for such classic films as "Mary Poppins", "The Jungle Book", "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang", "Bedknobs and Broomsticks", "The Happiest Millionaire", "The Parent Trap", and the original "Winnie the Pooh" featurettes. In fact, they wrote Walt Disney's #1 all-time favorite song- "Feed the Birds/Tuppence a Bag". They have each recieved 2 Academy Awards for their work on "Mary Poppins" (Best Original Song- "Chim-Chim-Cher-ee" and Best Original Score). Robert will always be missed by Disney fans and music-lovers all over the world...
"Mr. Banks is Discharged"
Composed and conducted by Irwin Kostal
Walt Disney's "Mary Poppins'
ALL FILMS AND TELEVISON SHOWS ARE COPYRIGHTED TO THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS. THIS VIDEO WAS NOT MADE FOR PROFIT.
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group
Main Title Sequence / Winnie The Pooh · Zooey Deschanel · M. Ward
Winnie the Pooh
℗ 2011 Walt Disney Records
Re...
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group
Main Title Sequence / Winnie The Pooh · Zooey Deschanel · M. Ward
Winnie the Pooh
℗ 2011 Walt Disney Records
Released on: 2011-01-01
Composer Lyricist: Richard M. Sherman
Composer Lyricist: Robert B. Sherman
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group
Main Title Sequence / Winnie The Pooh · Zooey Deschanel · M. Ward
Winnie the Pooh
℗ 2011 Walt Disney Records
Released on: 2011-01-01
Composer Lyricist: Richard M. Sherman
Composer Lyricist: Robert B. Sherman
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (From "Critter Country") · Richard M. Sherman · Robert B. Sherman
Walt Disney Records The Legacy Collection: Disneyland
℗ 2005 Walt Disney Records
Released on: 2015-01-01
Unknown, Other: Ted Kryczko
Unknown, Other: Randy Thornton
Unknown, Other: Randy Thornton
Unknown, Other: Jeff Sheridan
Unknown, Other: Jeff Sheridan
Unknown, Other: Steve Litten
Unknown, Other: Tim Hankins
Unknown, Other: Heather Neidenbach
Composer Lyricist, Composer: Richard M. Sherman
Composer Lyricist, Composer: Robert B. Sherman
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Provided to YouTube by TuneCore
Winnie the Pooh (Instrumental Version) · Stephen Sullivan
Naptime Music on Peaceful Guitar
℗ 2019 Shamrock-n-Roll, Inc.
Released on: 2019-01-17
Composer Lyricist: Richard M Sherman
Songwriter: Richard M Sherman
Composer Lyricist: Robert B Sherman
Songwriter: Robert B Sherman
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group
It's a Small World · Disney Studio Chorus
The Sherman Brothers Songbook
℗ 2008 Walt Disney Records
Released on: 2009-10-13
Composer Lyricist: Richard M. Sherman
Composer Lyricist: Robert B. Sherman
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group
Winnie the Pooh · Zooey Deschanel · M. Ward
Winnie the Pooh
℗ 2011 Walt Disney Records
Released on: 2011-01-01
Composer Lyricist: Richard M. Sherman
Composer Lyricist: Robert B. Sherman
Auto-generated by YouTube.
On Monday, March 5, 2012, another Disney legend, Robert B. Sherman, passed away. Robert, along with his brother, Richard M. Sherman, composed the songs for such classic films as "Mary Poppins", "The Jungle Book", "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang", "Bedknobs and Broomsticks", "The Happiest Millionaire", "The Parent Trap", and the original "Winnie the Pooh" featurettes. In fact, they wrote Walt Disney's #1 all-time favorite song- "Feed the Birds/Tuppence a Bag". They have each recieved 2 Academy Awards for their work on "Mary Poppins" (Best Original Song- "Chim-Chim-Cher-ee" and Best Original Score). Robert will always be missed by Disney fans and music-lovers all over the world...
"Mr. Banks is Discharged"
Composed and conducted by Irwin Kostal
Walt Disney's "Mary Poppins'
ALL FILMS AND TELEVISON SHOWS ARE COPYRIGHTED TO THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS. THIS VIDEO WAS NOT MADE FOR PROFIT.
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group
Main Title Sequence / Winnie The Pooh · Zooey Deschanel · M. Ward
Winnie the Pooh
℗ 2011 Walt Disney Records
Released on: 2011-01-01
Composer Lyricist: Richard M. Sherman
Composer Lyricist: Robert B. Sherman
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Robert Bernard Sherman was born on December 19, 1925, in New York City, to Russian Jewish immigrants, Rosa (Dancis) and Al Sherman. Al Sherman, a songwriter, paid for Robert's hospital delivery costs with a royalty check that had arrived that day for the song "Save Your Sorrow". His brother and later songwriting partner, Richard, was born in 1928. Sherman's father later became a well known Tin Pan Alley songwriter.