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The Sound of Music

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Rodgers and Hammerstein's musical inspired this story of the convent-trained governess who won the heart of the Von Trapp family and whose courage led them across the Alps in their 1938 flight to freedom.

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Julie Andrews
Maria
Christopher Plummer
Captain Georg von Trapp
Eleanor Parker
The Baroness

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The Sound Of Music (Presented By TCM)
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TCM Presents The Sound Of Music 50th Anniversary
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Sing-Along Event: 45th Anniversary Celebration
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The Sound Of Music: Favorite Things
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Awards

  • 1966 - Oscar - Best Picture - winner
  • 1966 - Oscar - Best Actress in a Leading Role - nominated
  • 1966 - Oscar - Best Actress in a Supporting Role - nominated
  • 1966 - Oscar - Best Director - winner

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Review: NBC's Live The Sound of Music

When The Sound of Music sang, it soared. And scored, attracting an astounding 18.5 million viewers Thursday during NBC's ambitious three-hour live broadcast of the enduring Rodgers & Hammerstein classic. Climb every ratings mountain, indeed. With stunning sets and backdrops, generally gorgeous and enjoyable singing — Those nuns! Those kids! — and fluid direction that attempted to minimize the vacuum effect of people performing to an otherwise empty and hollow-sounding soundstage, this was a pleasurable one-night-only stunt that felt like a major TV event. Trust me, there will be more where this came from. (Let's start casting The King and I now.)

Fri, Dec 6, 2013
Review: NBC's Live The Sound of Music

Watch the Performances From The Sound of Music Live!

Were the hills actually alive with the Sound of Music Thursday? Carrie Underwood and Stephen Moyer were tasked with filling the shoes of Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer in the three-hour live production for NBC. Unfortunately, the pair lacked any semblance of chemistry and Underwood's acting chops weren't nearly as strong as her vocals.

Fri, Dec 6, 2013
Watch the Performances From The Sound of Music Live!

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