Plot — What is The Ford 50th Anniversary Show about?
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.
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| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1953 |
| Genre | Music, Comedy |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 120 min |
| Audience Score | 77% (7.7/10, 3 votes) |
The Ford 50th Anniversary Show — FAQ
Is The Ford 50th Anniversary Show worth watching? The Ford 50th Anniversary Show holds a 7.7/10 rating from 3 viewers. 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.
Who directed The Ford 50th Anniversary Show? Directed by Jerome Robbins.
Who is in the cast of The Ford 50th Anniversary Show? It stars Mary Martin, Ethel Merman.
Where can I stream The Ford 50th Anniversary Show? Streaming availability for The Ford 50th Anniversary Show is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did The Ford 50th Anniversary Show release? It released in 1953.
