Glynis Johns Send in the Clowns

Glynis Johns and Len Cariou recreate the "Send in the Clowns" scene and song from the end of A Little Night Music.

From the laserdisc release of the 1982 broadcast THAT'S SINGING: THE BEST OF BROADWAY.

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[katherinefitzger]

And THAT ladies and gentlemen is how it's done....and why Sondheim said he would always cast an actor over a singer. Oh my word, I've never heard Glynis Johns sing this before, brought a tear to my eye, (although my brain is having terrible trouble reconciling this performance with the image of Mrs Banks!!)

[delidude1999]

if it's even possible, she sounds even better here than on the original cast recording

[sally archer]

I was a guide in a stately home in the mid 70's age 16 and was told at the end of the afternoon that Glynis Johns had been through that day and I remembered talking to a very kind and lovely lady and realised with hindsight that it was GJ - beautiful performance.

[newhere66]

This lady is miraculous! Not only Mom in Meri Poppins! God bless Her! This is proof that one doesnt need much vocal (it s not she did not have it)- just that expression. My bows, tears and kisses to this legend!!! <3 <3 <3

[David Garnes]

This is a magical scene...great actors...you have to know how to act to put over a Sondheim song.

[stevenfudd]

I can't get enough of this performance

[browncoatsunite]

It will be on TCM 4-13 at 9:15 AM.

[Peter Thompson]

This was written by Sondheim especially for her - he loved her voice. Only matched for emotional performance by Judi Dench

[IFINEVERSING]

Glynis Johns had a varied career, a great performer. Wish they would show some of her other films including `Miranda`

[Naropa Ananda]

Not Bad for a 90 year old, encore, encore

[dayfan1962]

Glynnis Johns, such a pro; and a decidedly sensual actress in her day!

[Neil Thomas]

I saw Glynis Johns sing "Send in the Clowns" on the Parkinson show way back when.She had tears trickling down her cheeks, so did I.Here they are again.No fool like an old fool.