A legendary filmmaker shaped his career in the Bay Area. We lost him too soon.
Briefly

In 1979, sound editor Nicholas Eliopoulos encountered Dolly Parton, who shared her new melody for '9 to 5' on her day off. Nervously, she played a syncopated rhythm on her nails, then sang the tune, asking Eliopoulos if it was any good. His immediate recognition of the song's potential led to it becoming a massive hit, winning two Grammys and earning an Academy Award nomination. The melody not only defined her career in film but also complemented a significant workplace comedy, visually portrayed through efficient snippets of women preparing for work in a vibrant San Francisco setting.
I just flipped; it took 20 seconds for me to realize it was a hit.
You think it’s any good? She was a little nervous - it was her first movie.
The earworm would go on to win two Grammys, receive an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song.
She asked if he wanted to hear a new melody she was noodling around with.
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