Allan Sherman was an American comedy writer and television producer, best known for his novelty parody songs. His musical style was primarily comedic, characterized by clever wordplay and satirical commentary on contemporary society. Sherman's most influential work is arguably "Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh," a novelty song that became a surprise Billboard hit in 1963. His humorous interpretations of popular music and unique comedic style have had a lasting impact on the genre of parody music.