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"Cinderella" is a 1957 musical written for television by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. Broadcast live on the CBS network, the production starred Julie Andrews in the title role and featured a cast including Edie Adams and Howard Lindsay. It was viewed by over 100 million people during its initial broadcast, marking a significant milestone in television history and popularizing the musical format on the small screen.
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When was the Rodgers and Hammerstein Cinderella broadcast?
CBS broadcast it live on March 31, 1957. Julie Andrews played Cinderella in the television musical written by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II.
How many people watched Cinderella in 1957?
The broadcast was seen by about 107 million viewers, an extraordinary audience for 1957 television. The production starred Julie Andrews and became one of the most widely viewed programs in television history.
Is the 1957 Cinderella the same as Disney's animated movie?
No. This is the live Rodgers and Hammerstein musical written for CBS, while Disney's better-known animated feature was released in 1950.
Who wrote the music for the 1957 Cinderella?
Richard Rodgers wrote the music and Oscar Hammerstein II wrote the book and lyrics. Cinderella was the only musical Rodgers and Hammerstein wrote specifically for television, and the 1957 CBS production starred Julie Andrews.
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