Julie Andrews was nominated for an Emmy for portraying the titular scullery maid who finds true love with a prince in this legendary adaptation of one of the most famous fairy tales of all time. A musical, made-for-television, with music by Richard Rodgers and book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, it is the only of the legendary composing team's musicals created specifically for that medium. It was originally broadcast live on CBS on March 31, 1957, and was a phenomenal success, viewed by more than 107 million people. Though it originally aired in full color, only a black & white kinescope of the production has survived.


The classic fairy tale with a Rodgers and Hammerstein score and performed live on TV.
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Julie Andrews
Cinderella

Jon Cypher
Prince Christopher

Ilka Chase
The Stepmother

Kaye Ballard
Stepsister Portia

Alice Ghostley
Stepsister Joy

Edie Adams
Fairy Godmother
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Howard Lindsay
The King
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Howard Lindsay
The Queen
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David F. Perkins
The Court Tailor
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