To celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the classic movie, “Mary Poppins”, Disney has announced that ABC will be presenting a two-night special event, which includes a brand new two hour documentary, which is chock full of rarely seen footage, photos and stories from the film’s living legends.

“The Untold Story of Mary Poppins: A Special Edition of 20/20” includes rare footage from the premiere event for “Mary Poppins,” featuring the film’s iconic stars Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke — plus Walt Disney himself — and seldom-heard demos of classic Sherman Brothers songs that have enthralled generations of music lovers and Disney fans. The special also features new interviews with Dick Van Dyke, Josh Gad, John Stamos and Lin Manuel Miranda, conversations with two of Walt Disney’s grandchildren, a special interview with Julie Andrews and more.

As a part of the 60th anniversary celebration, Disney is proud to announce the broadcast debut of “The Last Verse,” airing exclusively during “The Untold Story of Mary Poppins: A Special Edition of 20/20.” The three-and-a-half-minute brand film celebrates the timeless message of connection and hope behind the iconic Sherman Brothers song “It’s a Small World” and unveils a poignant new verse written by legendary composer Richard Sherman in his final Disney contribution. In the spirit of the beloved song, viewers will journey across the globe as the song is passed from person to person and generation to generation, culminating in the reveal of this heartfelt new verse.

“The Untold Story of Mary Poppins: A Special Edition of 20/20” is produced by ABC News Studios and “20/20.” Matt Lombardi is the executive producer. David Sloan is the senior executive producer. Janice Johnston is the executive producer of “20/20.”

“Good Morning America” will air a sneak preview of the documentary on Tuesday, 26th November 2024, and a special performance from Broadway’s original Mary Poppins, Ashley Brown, on Wednesday, 27th November 2024.

“The Untold Story of Mary Poppins: A Special Edition of 20/20 ” will air on Wednesday, 27th November 2024, from 9:00 to 11:00 p.m. EST on ABC and will be available to stream the next day on Hulu and Disney+.

This diamond anniversary presentation promises to be a sweet remembrance of the enduring, first-of-its-kind movie magic, irresistible songs, and iconic characters who touched the world.

Then, the following evening on Thursday, 28th November 2024, “The Wonderful World of Disney” presents “Mary Poppins,” the beloved film that follows Mary Poppins (Julie Andrews) as she flies out of the windy London skies and into the home of two lonely and mischievous children. With the help of a carefree chimney sweep named Bert (Dick Van Dyke), the spirited nanny turns every chore into a game and every day into a “Jolly Holiday.”

“Mary Poppins” is also available to stream on Disney+.   No international Disney+ release has been confirmed for this special, but often any special connected to a movie or show is often released at a later date.

Are you looking forward to watching this new “20/20” documentary about Mary Poppins? 

Roger Palmer

Roger has been a Disney fan since he was a kid and this interest has grown over the years. He has visited Disney Parks around the globe and has a vast collection of Disney movies and collectibles. He is the owner of What's On Disney Plus & DisKingdom. Email: Roger@WhatsOnDisneyPlus.com Twitter: Twitter.com/RogPalmerUK Facebook: Facebook.com/rogpalmeruk

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