When it debuted Mary
Poppins dazzled theatergoers with a mix of
whimsical music, animated characters combined with live-action, a
spoonful of medicinal laughter and magical wisdom from a
mysterious nanny. Who would have thought that a cheeky
babysitter could have such an impact on a dysfunctional family .
. . and on those of us who watched too!
Mary Poppins received both popular and critical
acclaim. The movie was recognized with a total of 13 Academy
Awards nominations (which was a record for Walt Disney
Studios). It even received a nomination for Best
Picture. Of the 13 nods, it took home five Oscars: Best
Actress for Julie Andrews, Best Film Editing, Best Original Music
Score, Best Visual Effects, and Best Original Song for “Chim Chim
Cher-ee.”
