In 1958, Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller wrote the rock ‘n roll hit “Yakety Yak.” The Coasters’ rendition became an all-time classic. Readers old enough to remember it realize what a perfect theme song ...

“It was worse than that,” Bettany explained with a laugh when asked what his first reaction was to learning he had to sing the song in front of a live studio audience. “We had another song planned. I ...