'Once Upon A Mattress' Another Addition to Disney's Delightful Television Musicals

[CapnHook]

Posted: 12/17/05 at 1:24am

http://www.moviemusicals.net/news.html#121605

POSSIBLE SPOILERS:

If you liked Disney's previous television musicals, you'll love what they did for ONCE UPON A MATTRESS.

I was surprised I didn't like Burnett as much as I thought I would like her. Didn't live up to the hype. But was still a goddess and very enjoyable.

Tracey Ullman really stole it. Lover her in this. She made some cheesy moments uncheesy.

All in all a fun film. Altogether cheesy, but made to be a musical family flick. Very nice. Big step up from the dreadful Music Man. Broderick as Harold Hill? C'MON! Out of the dozens of potentials to follow the great Robert Preston, they choose someone I would never consider to attempt this feat. Shameful.

Back to Mattress - this was my first time seeing the show, though I have heard most of its music. I believe they cut soem songs, if I am not mistaken.

[StageWhore]

Posted: 12/17/05 at 1:27am

It already came out? I thought it was airing for the first time this Sunday.

[defying_gravity2]

Posted: 12/17/05 at 1:29am

I'm actually excited to watch this.

[CapnHook]

Posted: 12/17/05 at 1:32am

Airs this Sunday 8pm EST on ABC.
DVD is out this Tuesday Dec 20.

[azeller]

Posted: 12/17/05 at 6:00am

Check your local listings on the east coast. Here in Maryland, at least, it running from 7-9 pm on Sunday on ABC.

[Greekmusicalfan]

Posted: 12/17/05 at 6:10am

My DVD has already shipped a few days ago and should be with me any day ! Can't wait (well, to see Matt mainly )!!!

[Unknown User]

Posted: 12/17/05 at 10:39am

Once Upon a Mattress on ABC
7 p.m. to 9 p.m. EST

DVD includes:
- “The Making of Once Upon A Mattress”
- Hilarious Outtakes
- Rehearsal to Film Comparison




And the picture, no words necessary

~JKor

[nomdeplume]

Posted: 12/17/05 at 11:06am

Hot rollers are amazing.

[Phantom2]

Posted: 12/17/05 at 11:08am

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

[CapnHook]

Posted: 12/17/05 at 3:06pm

Honestly, Matthew didn't impress me. I don't think it was him - it was the role and the way it was directed. Typical cheesy Disney fluff. But even I was watching and thought "Damn - he's kinda attractive...for a guy."

[Marquise]

Posted: 12/17/05 at 4:55pm

"Typical cheesy Disney fluff...
Altogether cheesy, but made to be a musical family flick..."

So what is it Capn? Is it another *delightful* television musical or is it cheesy Disney fluff..?
Updated On: 12/17/05 at 04:55 PM

[Marquise]

Posted: 12/17/05 at 5:06pm

They've filmed this for television twice with Carol reprising her original Broadway role of Princess Winnifred. I wonder if copies are still in existence. . .

Once Upon a Mattress [1964]

Cast

Carol Burnett .... Princess Winnifred
Jane White .... Queen Agravain
Jack Gilford .... King Sextimus
Joseph Bova .... Prince Dauntless
Elliott Gould .... Jester
Shani Wallis .... Lady Larken
Bill Hayes .... Minstrel
Jack Fletcher .... Wizard
Kellie Brytt .... Lady Rowena
Donna Monroe .... Lady Lucille


Once Upon a Mattress [1972]

Cast

Carol Burnett .... Princess Winifred the Woebegone
Ken Berry .... Prince Dauntless
Jack Gilford .... King Sextimus
Jane White .... Queen Agravaine
Bernadette Peters .... Lady Larken
Wally Cox .... The Jester

[Unknown User]

Posted: 12/17/05 at 5:20pm

Im excited for this lol but Im a sucker for cheesey disney stuff haha. I need a cheesey disney day lol.

[CapnHook]

Posted: 12/17/05 at 11:02pm

Marquise, it is delightfully cheesy.

Just like Disney's previous television musicals. Especially similar to CINDERELLA.

[lamentingenvelope]

Posted: 12/17/05 at 11:08pm

I'm really excited now. I LOVED Cinderella - I'll always have a soft spot for it. It was my first introduction to any sort of musical and I remember singing 'Impossible' in the shower when I was 8. Good times, good times.

[Unknown User]

Posted: 12/18/05 at 12:05am

How was Zooey in the movie? I loved her in Elf?

[Fantabulous428]

Posted: 12/18/05 at 12:07am

I saw a commercial for this tonight...it looks ummm....interesting.

[overthemoon419]

Posted: 12/18/05 at 12:26am

There are copies of the 1972 version floating around on eBay, but AFAIK neither it nor the 1964 version have been officially released.

As far as Matt (Sir Harry) being a "cheesy" party or the result of "cheesy" direction "typical" of Disney, I performed OUAM, and it's a cheesy show. The jokes are corny, the characters are big and "out there", and loveable no matter how evil they attempt to be. It's an over-the-top fantasy. Sir Harry, especially, is written as pompous, very conceited, and very determined to achieve status in the kingdom--he also happens to love Lady Larken, and although the two have a fight and pretend to hate one another, it's all done with a facetious touch and with the intent of appearing too saccharine to be reality. This isn't the "Disney" effect, it's the show itself. If anything, Disney did it right.

[musicman117]

Posted: 12/18/05 at 1:22am

I have seen the 1972 TV movie and, in all honesty, its not that great of an adaptation. The Minstrel character was cut completely and the charm of the show was completely lost. I really like this show and I hope that this new adaptation is much better than the other TV adaptations.

[saschasf]

Posted: 12/18/05 at 2:12am

I saw their rendition of Annie, not my favorite. Annie was my first musical love, so I may be a little nitpicky on it. However, have heard of, but never seen Once Upon a Mattress, so I might watch it. I also have two young siblings who may llike it.

[CapnHook]

Posted: 12/18/05 at 12:38pm

Sir Harry and Lady Larkin are supposed to pretend to hate each other? Didn't get that. They hid their love - nothing more.

I believe a lot was cut from this new adaptation. Please someone do let me know what has been removed.

OUAM is supposed to be cheesy? That's fine. But it's the same style of cheesiness as Annie, Music Man, and Cinderella. Merely fun and tolerable to my taste. Still, it was an enjoyable program.

[AuditioningWaitress]

Posted: 12/18/05 at 12:40pm

I'm looking forward to seeing this tonight...Course I have to tape it, because of work, but will watch it when I get home.

[jackson992]

Posted: 12/18/05 at 1:30pm

Loved their version of Annie mainly due to Audra McDonald. Her reprise still gives me goosebumps.

[brdwaybaby17]

Posted: 12/18/05 at 1:42pm

"Sir Harry and Lady Larkin are supposed to pretend to hate each other? Didn't get that. They hid their love - nothing more."

They don't pretend to hate each other... they get in a fight...
I was Winnifred in this last year... I'm excited to see it... when I wasn't on stage, I honestly didn't watch the show, so it will be nice to know what else goes on in it other than the obvious stuff.

[Anne_here]

Posted: 12/18/05 at 3:27pm

Glad Disney is airing it. I was afraid it was going to be shelved forever.