Julie and Dick at Covent Garden 50 years old

Julie Andrews & Dick Van Dyke at Covent Garden from April 21,1974 with guest Carl Reiner.

The program, deftly taped on a studio sountstage simulating the cobbled streets, stately, facadest colorful produce and quaint shops of the Drury Lane Theater, area in London, is linked to the atmosphere and history of the famous old showcase. Miss Andrews and the two Americans cavort in some very funny slapstick, including a “Cinderella” take‐off of traditional English pantomime. Even a tender, dramatic vignette, with Miss Andrews and Mr. Van Dyke in a fogshrouded meeting during World War II, Works appealingly. The songs flow almost continuously, enhanced by the muscular leaping of the Paddy Stone Dancers, clad as Covent Garden street workers. The ensemble finale is dandy, with a cavalcade of excerpts of songs from American hits at the Drury Lane, from “Rose Marie” to “Hello, Dolly!” Miss Andrews sings as beautifully as ever. Blake Edwards produced, Dennis Vance directed, and Marty Farrell, Frank Waldman and Dick Hills wrote the program.

Credits

Julie and Dick at Covent Garden Cast

Name Character
Julie Andrews She was 38, now 89 years old as Herself
Dick Van Dyke He was 48, now 98 years old as Himself
Carl Reiner He was 52, now 102 years old as Himself

Julie and Dick at Covent Garden Crew

Name Department
Blake Edwards as Producer. He was 51 (88) years old when He died Production
Julie and Dick at Covent Garden poster
Julie and Dick at Covent Garden (50 years)

Julie Andrews & Dick Van Dyke at Covent Garden from April 21,1974 with guest Carl Reiner.

  • Release day: Sunday, April 21, 1974
  • Runtime: 60 minutes