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Mary Virginia Martin (December 1, 1913 – November 3, 1990) was an American actress and singer. A muse of Rodgers and Hammerstein, she originated many leading roles on stage over her career, including Nellie Forbush in South Pacific (1949), the title character in Peter Pan (1954), and Maria von Trapp in The Sound of Music (1959).
A classic musical adaptation of J.M. Barrie's play, starring Mary Martin as Peter Pan and Cyril Ritchard as Captain Hook. Watch the full episode, see cast and crew, trivia, reviews, and more on IMDb.
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- Mary Martin, Cyril Ritchard, Lynn Fontanne
- Vincent J. Donehue
The original 1954 Broadway production, starring Mary Martin as Peter and Cyril Ritchard as Captain Hook, earned Tony Awards for both stars. It was followed by NBC telecasts of it in 1955, 1956, and 1960 with the same stars, plus several rebroadcasts of the 1960 telecast.
- James Matthew Barrie
- Sir James M. Barrie
- 1950
A musical adaptation of J.M. Barrie's play with Mary Martin as Peter Pan and Cyril Ritchard as Captain Hook. The first Broadway musical to be broadcast live on TV, with songs by Leonard Bernstein and Jerome Robbins.
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- Adventure, Comedy, Family
- Clark Jones
- 1955-03-07
Mary Martin was a Broadway and Hollywood actress who played Peter Pan in several adaptations. She won a Primetime Emmy and had a son, actor Larry Hagman.
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Dec 22, 2015 · December 22, 20152:17 PM ET. Heard on Fresh Air. Lloyd Schwartz. 8-Minute Listen. Playlist. In 1955 and '56, NBC aired live telecasts of the Broadway hit Peter Pan, starring Mary Martin....
Mar 26, 2024 · Martin also became a popular television star, especially for her much admired Peter Pan, which was first broadcast in 1955 and won her an Emmy Award. She also recorded albums of Broadway show tunes and other music.
