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Although not commercial successes, Dear World ( 1969 ) starring Angela Lansbury, Mack & Mabel ( 1974 ) starring Robert Preston and Bernadette Peters, and The Grand Tour ( 1979 ) starring Joel Grey are noted for their interesting concepts and their melodic, memorable scores.

Herman considers Mack & Mabel his personal favorite score, with later composition La Cage aux Folles in a close second.

Both Dear World and Mack & Mabel have developed a cult following among Broadway aficionados.