When Mary Poppins premiered in Los Angeles on August 27, 1964, Walt Disney was riding high on some of the most enthusiastic reactions of his career.
Your description of Julie Andrews' performance as Mary Poppins is spot on. Even she couldn't replicate it completely when she tried on her TV show, The Julie Andrews Hour, 8 years later, she was much too harsh IMO.
Your description of Julie Andrews' performance as Mary Poppins is spot on. Even she couldn't replicate it completely when she tried on her TV show, The Julie Andrews Hour, 8 years later, she was much too harsh IMO.