Julie & Carol: Together Again

Julie & Carol: Together Again
Written by Mitzie Welch
Ken Welch
Stan Hart
Directed by Jeff Margolis
Starring Julie Andrews
Carol Burnett
Music by Peter Matz
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
Production
Producer(s) Ken & Mitzie Welch
Running time 60 minutes
Production company(s) Greengage Productions
Kalola Productions
Release
Original network ABC
Original release December 13, 1989 (1989-12-13)
Chronology
Preceded by Julie and Carol at Lincoln Center

Julie & Carol: Together Again is a 1989 American musical comedy television special performed by Julie Andrews and Carol Burnett at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood. It aired December 13, 1989 on ABC and was directed by Jeff Margolis.[1]

Background

This event marked "25 years after Andrews' and Burnett's first music and comedy special in Carnegie Hall, 18 years since their last at Lincoln Center".[2] Many of the crew had worked with the two on some of their previous projects, including producer-writers Ken and Mitzie Welch, costumer Bob Mackie, and musician-arranger Peter Matz.[3]

Andrews said "The thought over the years, is that we would love to do a series of shows, starting here and then going on to 'Julie & Carol in London,' 'Julie and Carol in Paris,' maybe even in Moscow or at the Great Wall of China."[4]

Contents

The show featured "reminiscences, a rap, an unconventional comic tea party, a medley, and a country-style "Phantom of the Opry." No dancers. No other singers. Just the two of them on stage together performing with a full orchestra."[5]

One of the main themes is growing older. The Morning Call noted: "Now in their mid-fifties, the women sensibly - and they are both sensible women - deal with middle age up front. No longer the young and adored toasts of Broadway as they were when they met - Andrews in "My Fair Lady" and Burnett in "Once Upon a Mattress" - they address motherhood and the other changes that time has brought."[6]

Critical reception

The show has received highly positive reviews.

Awards

Year Nominee/work Award Result
1990 Rene Lagler (production designer) Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Art Direction for a Variety or Music Program Nominated
1990 Bob Mackie (costume designer) Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Costume Design for a Variety or Music Program Nominated
1990 Kris Trexler (editor) Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Editing for a Miniseries or a Special - Multi-Camera Production Nominated
1990 Carol Burnett American Comedy Award for Funniest Female Performer in a TV Special (Leading or Supporting) Network, Cable or Syndication Won

References

  1. ↑ "Julie & Carol: Together Again". Turner Classic Movies. Atlanta: Turner Broadcasting System (Time Warner. Retrieved October 9, 2016.
  2. ↑ http://articles.mcall.com/1989-12-10/entertainment/2712753_1_julie-and-carol-garry-moore-show-julie-andrews
  3. ↑ http://articles.mcall.com/1989-12-10/entertainment/2712753_1_julie-and-carol-garry-moore-show-julie-andrews
  4. ↑ http://articles.mcall.com/1989-12-10/entertainment/2712753_1_julie-and-carol-garry-moore-show-julie-andrews
  5. ↑ http://articles.mcall.com/1989-12-10/entertainment/2712753_1_julie-and-carol-garry-moore-show-julie-andrews
  6. ↑ http://articles.mcall.com/1989-12-10/entertainment/2712753_1_julie-and-carol-garry-moore-show-julie-andrews
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