The Ford 50th Anniversary Show(1953)
The Merman and Martin sequences from television's first special.
The Ford 50th Anniversary Show Synopsis
The program was the first so-called "Television Spectacular". Ford presented the show without commercial interruption. It is believed to be the first time that Edward R. Murrow appeared on NBC in a professional capacity. Also, in 1953, it was necessary for Ford to buy time on two networks to ensure maximum coverage of US TV households - at the time, neither CBS nor NBC reached 100% of them. The famed 1953 television special celebrating the Ford Motor Company's 50th anniversary brought together two of the greatest leading ladies Broadway has ever known. The highlight of the program is Merman and Martin’s 13-minute duet medley, where they sing the songs that made them famous, plus much more. On their own, Merman sings “Alexander’s Ragtime Band” and “Mademoiselle from Armetières” and Martin performs a brilliantly comic routine about changes in fashion over the first half of the 20th century.
The Ford 50th Anniversary Show (1953) is a music and comedy film directed by Jerome Robbins, released on June 15, 1953 with a runtime of 2h. It stars Mary Martin and Ethel Merman. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Jerome Robbins
- Writers:
- Howard Teichmann
- Production:
- CBS Studios, NBC
- Status:
- Released
The Ford 50th Anniversary Show Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Jerome Robbins, written by Howard Teichmann.
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The Ford 50th Anniversary Show Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Ford 50th Anniversary Show – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Ford 50th Anniversary Show?
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The main cast of The Ford 50th Anniversary Show (1953) includes Mary Martin and Ethel Merman. The film was directed by Jerome Robbins. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Ford 50th Anniversary Show released?
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The Ford 50th Anniversary Show was released on June 15, 1953 and runs for 2h.
Is The Ford 50th Anniversary Show worth watching?
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The Ford 50th Anniversary Show (1953) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.