The other week, I embedded a Christmas special from Julie Andrews’ weekly TV series, The Julie Andrews Hour. Here’s another one, from 1973. And like the other, they again went all out to make it a rich special, not just another episode. The guests aren’t as extensive — but they’re prime. My fave Peter Ustinov (who’s wonderful as her guide through the episode and history as Santa Claus, played unlike you’ve seen him), and also Peggy Lee, playing an ethereal Sugar Plum Fairy.
It’s a low-key, stylish sort-of journey through some years past of Christmas. One of the highlights is a wonderful, 8-minute medley that Julie Andrews and Peggy Lee sing together. (Note that when Peggy Lee sings “He’s a Tramp” from Lady and the Tramp, she co-wrote the all the songs to that film.) And even Peter Ustinov gets a very little singing, notably when he explains the symphony he suggested to Mozart as a gift.
#Holiday #Fest
