Glynis Johns was wonderful in Miranda and Mad About Men from 1948 and 1954 . . . They were light comedies about a mermaid . . . she was so adorable and quirky! And that Voice! . . . made the movies.
@mam801 No one thought Debbie Reynolds would win ...although she deserved it. The attitude on Broadway at the time was that Reynolds was washed up in movies, had a failed TV series and was slumming on Broadway. Desiree is the easiest night's work on Broadway and Reynolds made more effort in her opening number than John's had to expend for the entire evening. By the way, Johns won every award that season.
@roccoh21 Debbie won the Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical (tied with Michelle Lee). I actually have a audio tape of Glynis Johns on Arlene Francis' old WOR radio show from 1973....Maybe Glynis was being nice but she said that she didn't expect to win....she thought Debbie would win since she was in virtually every scene in "Irene" I do agree with you that Debbie deserved it .Times have changed with Denzel, Catherine & Scarlett all winning this year.
Glynis Johns is still very much alive (and will be 85 on Sunday!!). Don't know where she is. The last I saw of her was in the Documentary on the 40th Anniversary DVD of POPPINS. I was surprised they were able to interview her. It made the DVD!
Yes. I also have Sonheim accepting for Company in 1970 as well as Maureen's Stapleton's great speach that year. Maybe I'll post them-- when I find them!
i had not thought of her outside of Mary Poppins and then i watched While You Were Sleeping and i recognized her i felt proud :)
lollypopy8 8 months ago
A magnificient actress.
shanghaibenny2 1 year ago
Glynis Johns was wonderful in Miranda and Mad About Men from 1948 and 1954 . . . They were light comedies about a mermaid . . . she was so adorable and quirky! And that Voice! . . . made the movies.
mreunome 1 year ago
Why has Glynis Johns - not been made a Dame? Disgraceful.
myrnaloysboy 1 year ago
I think most people, including Glynis Johns, thought Debbie Reynolds was going to win. "Irene" was the biggest hit of the season. Debbie was great.
mam801 2 years ago
@mam801 No one thought Debbie Reynolds would win ...although she deserved it. The attitude on Broadway at the time was that Reynolds was washed up in movies, had a failed TV series and was slumming on Broadway. Desiree is the easiest night's work on Broadway and Reynolds made more effort in her opening number than John's had to expend for the entire evening. By the way, Johns won every award that season.
roccoh21 1 year ago
@roccoh21 One Never slums on BWAY!!
TheSpencer1960 1 year ago
@roccoh21 Debbie won the Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical (tied with Michelle Lee). I actually have a audio tape of Glynis Johns on Arlene Francis' old WOR radio show from 1973....Maybe Glynis was being nice but she said that she didn't expect to win....she thought Debbie would win since she was in virtually every scene in "Irene" I do agree with you that Debbie deserved it .Times have changed with Denzel, Catherine & Scarlett all winning this year.
mam801 1 year ago
@mam801
Please post that audio of Glynis! It would be great!
AtLastOnTheGround 1 year ago
@roccoh21 I thought it was about art , not how many hours you clock ?
Dirkdebruyne 2 months ago
I wish the original show of ALNM was videotaped or filmed!
johnyzero2000 3 years ago
is Glynis still alive? where is she and what is she doing now?
joansmith07 3 years ago
Glynis Johns is still very much alive (and will be 85 on Sunday!!). Don't know where she is. The last I saw of her was in the Documentary on the 40th Anniversary DVD of POPPINS. I was surprised they were able to interview her. It made the DVD!
JerseySurvivor 3 years ago
@joansmith07 Glynis is now 87 and living in California. As far as I know she's retired.
Jarvamon 1 year ago
Is that a very young looking Jerry Orbach presenting?
thebassetthound 3 years ago
Yes it is.
JerseySurvivor 3 years ago
Any other clips from this year? (Fosse's or Sondheim's speech perhaps?) She looks radiant and wonderful. Thanks for posting.
jv92 3 years ago
Yes. I also have Sonheim accepting for Company in 1970 as well as Maureen's Stapleton's great speach that year. Maybe I'll post them-- when I find them!
JerseySurvivor 3 years ago
How wonderful to see her win the Tony. Thank you so much for posting this!
MDSCFALNM 3 years ago
she SO deserved that. a great performance from her
bohemiawelcumsyou 3 years ago