UPDATED 3/28/2024 Somethin’ is brewin’ and ’bout to begin. Ah‚ childhood‚ always slipping away like sand through a sieve. But we’ve got just the thing to revisit those simpler times‚ a quick soar through the clouds of our youth with Mary Poppins herself. What better way to feel connected to this 1964 classic than by catching up with the cast today? This charming film really represented simpler times for all of us‚ and it had the perfect team to do so. Now‚ if all your chores are done‚ grab your umbrellas‚ and let’s float on over and catch up with the cast of Mary Poppins. 1. Julie Andrews (Mary Poppins) Everett Collection / StarMaxWorldwide/ImageCollect Mary Poppins set the bar sky high for nannies. And it was Julie Andrews who helped the Banks family — and us — believe in magic again. Andrews‚ with her impeccable voice‚ and a spoonful of something special‚ really made this film an all-time great. Mary’s fast walk was actually Andrews’ idea‚ to make it look like she never fully touched the ground‚ forcing the kids to practically trot to keep up. As it turns out‚ young Julie Andrews could’ve used a magical nanny herself: she grew up with divorced parents during the Blitz‚ and just wanted to cultivate the stage talent she knew she had. Her teachers raved about her rare gift known as perfect or absolute pitch. RELATED: Julie Andrews Tried to Kill Mary Poppins and Maria von Trapp by Baring Her Breasts — It Didn’t Work MARY POPPINS‚ Julie Andrews‚ 1964 / Everett Collection After dominating West End and Broadway‚ Andrews entered the film industry with some magic‚ as the titular Cinderella in 1957. And by the mid-’60s she became Mary Poppins and then Maria in The Sound of Music (we have a great throwback to revisit the Von Trapp family for you to watch‚ too). She married filmmaker Blake Edwards in 1969 and the pair worked together frequently‚ including the terrific 1982 musical comedy Victor/Victoria‚ which was nominated for seven academy awards‚ and then once again for her short-lived sitcom‚ Julie‚ which was directed by Edwards.  Julie Andrews’ singing was as powerful as it gets. Heartbreakingly‚ she had to undergo multiple surgeries to remove throat nodules‚ which had dire effects on her untouchable soprano voice She’d never sing with such power again — but she still persisted‚ once again masting a regal presence as Queen Clarisse in The Princess Diaries films‚ and lending her beautiful voice to projects like prim Queen Lilian in Shrek. Today Dame Julie is 88 years old‚ and most recently shines as the gossip columnist and narrator for Netflix’s series‚ Bridgerton. as well as the film The King’s Daughter (2022) and voiced Marlena in Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022). Check it out‚ she’s once again magical. 2. David Tomlinson (George Banks) Everett Collection / YouTube Screenshot Meet George Banks. He works at …yep‚ the bank. He’s a stern‚ no-nonsense man‚ but you still really feel for him after he’s discharged with an undeserving fist through his hat. But he remembers Poppins’ wise words — or‚ more precisely‚ word — and after a few ‘Supercalifragilistiexpealidocious’ he feels much better. David Tomlinson brought some skill to this role‚ with a wonderful voice‚ and the best confused expression possible. Mary Poppins helped David become an official Disney Star‚ continuing that partnership in films like The Love Bug in 1968 and Bedknobs and Broomsticks in ’71. MARY POPPINS‚ David Tomlinson‚ Karen Dotrice‚ Matthew Garber‚ Julie Andrews‚ 1964. But in his private life‚ David dealt with a lot. He found out his dad had been living a double life and had a whole other wife and children. His dad never apologized and didn’t see anything wrong with what he did. This did‚ however‚ make David determined to be a better father. Unfortunately‚ things were more than challenging there‚ too. He first married in September of 1943 to a widow with two children‚ but just months later in December‚ his new wife grabbed her sons and leaped from a New York Hotel to their death. The boys were six and eight and David never found it in him to visit her grave. He married again a decade later to actress Audrey Freeman and the couple remained together for 47 years until his death. The pair had four sons‚ but the third‚ named Willie‚ was autistic‚ which forced Tomlinson to fight against the indifference towards the condition. After a life of extreme ups and downs‚ David passed away peacefully in his sleep in 2000 at the age of 83. 3. Glynis Johns (Winifred Banks) Everett Collection / YouTube Screenshot It’s hard to beat Mary Poppins’ endless energy‚ but Mrs. Winifred Banks definitely comes close. She could jump from one topic to another and have that same zeal for life every second. Glynis Johnson didn’t have to try hard to embody Mrs. Banks‚ since the role let her bring her own two defining traits‚ including a cheery personality and husky voice. Dancing was no problem either since Glynis was actually a ballerina and instructor. Johns began acting in British films in 1938‚ and her big break was last minute replacing Elisabeth Bergner in 49th Parallel in 1941. MARY POPPINS‚ Karen Dotrice‚ Glynis Johns‚ Matthew Garber‚ David Tomlinson‚ 1964. She was nominated for the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her work in the 1960 film The Sundowners and can still be seen in some of our absolute favorites‚ like a Season 1 episode of Cheers‚ as Diane Chambers’ wacky mother. In 1995‚ she acted alongside Sandra Bullock in While You Were Sleeping‚ one of her final roles. Upon the death of Olivia de Havilland in 2020‚ she became the oldest living Academy Award nominee in an acting category. She passed away on January 4‚ 2024 at the age of 100. 4. Dick Van Dyke (Bert) Everett Collection / Carrie Nelson/ImageCollect Who could forget that fun-loving jack of all trades… or his cockney accent? Even a spot of sunlight like Mary Poppins needed a friend‚ and Bert was just the guy to liven up anybody’s day. And no one could have possessed the physicality or charm of Dick Van Dyke. Van Dyke went from entertaining troops to a Broadway powerhouse thanks to Bye Bye Birdie. He’d follow Bye Bye onto the big screen‚ which let Dick say ‘hello’ to the world of Hollywood. MARY POPPINS‚ from left: Dick Van Dyke‚ Julie Andrews‚ 1964. He’d go on to become the quirky Caractacus Potts in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. From many iterations of his incredible Dick Van Dyke Show to working alongside his son Barry in Diagnosis Murder‚ he’s never stopped. And along the way‚ he found love with actress Arlene Silver‚ the two marrying in 2012‚ a union that turned more than a few heads due to their 46-year age gap. But‚ on top of everything else‚ we’re glad he found time to make a cameo in Mary Poppins Returns! In 2023‚ the 98-year-old appeared on television as “The Gnome” in the Season 9 premiere of The Masked Singer‚ and shot the film Capture the Flag.  5. Karen Dotrice (Jane Banks) Everett Collection / HollywoodNewsWire/ImageCollect Well-mannered‚ wide-eyed‚ and practical. Jane Banks shouldered a lot for such a little girl. Karen Dotrice grew up surrounded by Hollywood royalty. In fact‚ while her father was in England and the rest of the family in the States‚ they got help from none other than Walt Disney‚ who personally cast her as little Jane. MARY POPPINS‚ Matthew Garber‚ Karen Dotrice‚ Julie Andrews‚ 1964 / Everett Collection Just three years after Poppins‚ she and co-star Matthew Garber played siblings again in The Gnome-Mobile‚ but it just didn’t go smoothly‚ so Karen stopped acting for years and lost contact with Garber. She got back into the game in the mid-’70s‚ part of the short-lived series Upstairs‚ Downstairs‚ but by ‘82 she once again quit following her part in the crime drama The Thirty Nine Steps. She stepped away to focus on motherhood — she has three children from two marriages. Today she is 68‚ and to this day‚ she’s still a Disney star who gets teary when she watches Mary Poppins‚ but held it together long enough for a cameo in the 2018 sequel. Same here‚ Karen. Same here. 6. Matthew Garber (Michael Banks) Walt Disney Pictures / YouTube Screenshot Michael Banks may have been the younger brother‚ but he was brave enough to protect his sister from all the scary people prowling London. Or so the kids thought. Like his fellow child co-star‚ Matthew got his start on The Three Lives of Thomasina. Disney casting loved his body language‚ a whole toolbox of stuff like nose scrunches‚ squinting‚ and hair brushing. The deep stuff. Walt Disney Pictures The two friends were opposites: Karen a proper Victorian lady‚ and Matthew an adventuring rascal. Sadly‚ they’d lose contact after The Gnome Mobile and Matthew wouldn’t act again. He planned on making a comeback‚ but before he could‚ he contracted hepatitis. Matthew didn’t even know until it was too late and it spread to his pancreas. And at just 21 years old‚ he died in London in 1977. Garber was posthumously named a Disney legend in 2004 and his little brother Fergus accepted on his behalf. Rest easy‚ Matthew. After decades of work to get Mary Poppins turned into a film‚ we’re all so lucky Walt Disney finally succeeded. And the cast was perfect in every aspect. So‚ let’s honor this timeless classic with some discussion. What’s your favorite musical number from Mary Poppins? “Let’s Go Fly a Kite” is probably mine‚ such a great tune. Have you ever read P. L. Traver’s original books? Or what about the 2018 Emily Blunt rendition? Share all your thoughts in the comments below‚ we read every one! Click for next Article The post The Cast Of ‘Mary Poppins’ Then And Now 2024 appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author‚ Jane Kenney

Actor Forrie J. Smith has been busy with work‚ but reportedly‚ his schedule was interrupted. Recently‚ Forrie took to Instagram to share how he was “kicked off” of a flight because of grievances he had sitting next to a masked passenger. 65-year-old Forrie is known for playing Lloyd Pierce as part of the award-nominated cast of Yellowstone‚ the neo-Western drama that launched the lauded prequel series 1883. Masking became mainstream after the COVID-19 outbreak‚ but Forrie had taken a firm stance even before this flight‚ which he showed leading up to the SAG Awards. ‘Yellowstone’ actor Forrie J. Smith says he was “kicked off” a flight because he refused to sit next to a masked passenger   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Forrie J. Smith (@forriejsmithcowboy) On Saturday‚ Forrie took to Instagram to share his experience trying to embark on a flight from Houston. “I just got kicked off a plane‚” he shared. “Because I told them I didn’t feel comfortable sitting next to somebody with a mask on.” RELATED: ‘Yellowstone’ Star Credits Robert Downey Jr. For Saving Him From Addiction “I’ve been sitting in an airport for three hours. Ya‚ I’m drinking‚” he went on. “I ain’t drunk‚ but they throw me off the plane because I’m drunk‚ because you people won’t stand up and tell everybody what bulls—t this is.” He concluded‚ “I just told them I didn’t feel comfortable about sitting next to somebody that had to wear a mask‚ and I’m off the plane.” Forrie had captioned the post with “You need to hear this story‚” but many fans don’t approve of the story’s contents. Before Forrie was kicked off this flight‚ he also refused to go some places YELLOWSTONE‚ Forrie J. Smith‚ I Killed a Man Today‚ (Season 3‚ ep. 308‚ aired Aug. 9‚ 2020). photo: Cam McLeod / ©Paramount Network / Courtesy Everett Collection In the comments section‚ fans have had strong mixed reactions. One user pointed out‚ “How do you know that person doesn’t have cancer and just is going through chemotherapy treatments or something else that warrants them wearing one?” Indeed‚ the American Cancer Society notes that “Patients with cancer‚ those in active treatment‚ and those who have finished any type of treatment may need to take special precautions‚” and lists extensive handwashing and mask-wearing as a recommended precaution. Another commenter agreed‚ “Many people live with a loved one who is immunocompromised (e.g. cancer‚ heart disease) or they themselves may be immunocompromised. OR maybe they’re not feeling well and are being considerate of others by wearing a mask to contain their germs.” Forrie J. Smith says he was kicked off a flight for refusing to sit next to a masked passenger / Unsplash In a similar vein‚ Forrie refused to attend the SAG Awards back in 2022. During the ceremony‚ the Yellowstone cast had been nominated for an award celebrating ensembles in a television drama. “I want to apologize to y’all for not being at the Screen Actors Guild Awards‚” Forrie said on Instagram at the time. “I mean no offense to anyone. I’m not vaccinated‚ and it’s a requirement to be vaccinated. I’m not vaccinated‚ I will not get vaccinated. I haven’t been vaccinated since I was a little kid. I don’t vaccinate my dogs‚ I don’t vaccinate my horses. I’ve never had a flu shot. I never will. I believe they compromise your immunities… It’s just my beliefs. I just don’t believe in that stuff. Whatever.” He also did not attend the SAG Awards because of their vaccination policy / Roger Snider / ©Paramount Network / Courtesy Everett Collection RELATED: Thirty Passengers Use Wheelchairs To Get Airport Priority Boarding On A Single Flight Click for next Article The post ‘Yellowstone’ Star Forrie J. Smith Says He Was Kicked Off Flight Because Of Masked Passenger appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author‚ Dana Daly

Renowned for her unmistakable voice and comedic prowess‚ Fran Drescher made a lasting impression playing Bobbi Flekman in the iconic 1984 mockumentary film This Is Spinal Tap. Her character‚ Bobbi Flekman‚ is a resilient and no-nonsense publicist for the fictional rock band Spinal Tap. Drescher’s portrayal added a delightful comedic flair to the narrative‚ skillfully maneuvering through the outrageous intricacies of the music industry alongside the band members. Although it’s been four decades since she starred in the movie‚ the entertainment world was abuzz with excitement recently following a report by Deadline that Drescher will be reprising her iconic role in a sequel to the 1984 movie Spinal Tap II. This announcement marks a thrilling reunion between Drescher and the beloved Bobbi Flekman character‚ promising fans a nostalgic journey infused with fresh comedic brilliance. Fran Drescher will reprise her role as Bobbi Flekman in ‘This is Spinal Tap’ sequel   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Fran Drescher (@officialfrandrescher) Following the announcement‚ the 66-year-old actress took to her Instagram profile to confirm the news. Alongside a screenshot of the Deadline article‚ she wrote‚ “Get Ready‚” teasing her followers about the upcoming project. RELATED: 66-Year-Old Fran Drescher Turns Up The Heat In Plunging Red Dress At SAG Awards Youtube video screenshot While the iconic mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap has long awaited a sequel‚ the forthcoming film won’t be the first time Drescher has tapped into her role as Flekman. In a clever twist‚ she previously integrated the character into a fifth-season episode of her beloved ’90s sitcom The Nanny‚ where her character Fran Fine hilariously impersonated the publicist. Production of the new movie is in progress Filmmaker and actor Rob Reiner‚ in a 2022 interview with Deadline‚ revealed that the sequel took a long time because the production team wanted it to resonate with the original. “For so many years‚ we said‚ ‘Nah.’ It wasn’t until we came up with the right idea how to do this‚” he admitted. “You don’t want to just do it to do it. You want to honor the first one and push it a little further with the story.” HOLLYWOOD‚ LOS ANGELES‚ CALIFORNIA‚ USA – JUNE 09: American actress Fran Drescher arrives at the 48th Annual AFI Life Achievement Award Honoring Julie Andrews held at the Dolby Theatre on June 9‚ 2022 in Hollywood‚ Los Angeles‚ California‚ United States. (Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency) Filming for the movie is presently taking place in New Orleans. In addition to Descher‚ Deadline also mentioned that Chad Smith‚ the drummer for the Red Hot Chili Peppers‚ and Lars Ulrich‚ the drummer for Metallica‚ are anticipated to appear in cameo roles in the forthcoming film. Click for next Article The post Fran Drescher Reprising One Of Her Best Roles In Film Sequel appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author‚ Peace A

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