Watch “The Untold Story of Mary Poppins” on Wednesday, September 8th

ABC presents a two-day special event celebrating the 60th anniversary of what has long been considered one of Walt Disney’s crowning cinematic masterpieces. “Mary Poppins.” First, ““The Untold Story of Mary Poppins: A Special Edition of 20/20,” A two-hour special from ABC News Studios packed with rarely seen footage, photos and stories from the film’s living legends and programs Wednesday, November 27th (9:00-11:00 p.m. EST), on ABC and streams the next day Hulu And Disney+. This Diamond Anniversary presentation promises a sweet reminder of the enduring, unique movie magic, irresistible songs and iconic characters that touched the world. Then continue Thursday, November 28th, “The Wonderful World of Disney” presented “Mary Poppins” the popular film that follows Mary Poppins (Julie Andrews) as she flies from the windy London sky into the home of two lonely and mischievous children. With the help of a carefree chimney sweep named Bert (Dick Van Dyke), the spirited nanny turns every chore into a game and every day into a “fun vacation.”

“The Untold Story of Mary Poppins: A Special Edition of 20/20” includes rarely heard footage from the premiere of “Mary Poppins” with legendary film stars Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke, as well as Walt Disney himself demos of classic Sherman Brothers songs, that have thrilled generations of music lovers and Disney fans. The special also features new interviews with Dick Van Dyke, Josh Gad, John Stamos and Lin Manuel Miranda, conversations with two of Walt Disney’s grandchildren, a special interview with Julie Andrews and more.

As part of its 60th anniversary celebration, Disney is proud to announce the broadcast debut of “The Last Verse,” which will air exclusively during “The Untold Story of Mary Poppins: A Special Edition of 20/20.” The three-and-a-half-minute branded film celebrates the timeless message of connection and hope behind the Sherman Brothers’ iconic song “It’s a Small World” and reveals a poignant new verse written by legendary composer Richard Sherman in his final Disney contribution. In the spirit of the beloved song, viewers travel around the world as the song is passed from person to person and generation to generation, culminating in the revelation of this deeply moving new verse.

The Untold Story of Mary Poppins: A Special Edition of 20/20 is produced by ABC News Studios and 20/20. Matt Lombardi is executive producer. David Sloan is executive producer. Janice Johnston is the executive producer of “20/20.”

“Good morning America” will air a preview of the documentary on Tuesday, November 26th and a special performance of the Broadway original Mary Poppins, Ashley Brown, on Wednesday, November 27th.

About ABC News Studios: Nominated for 15 Emmy Awards for news and documentary films, ABC News Studios is inspired by ABC News’ proven reporting. The company is an award-winning, premier original news and documentary production house and commissioning partner for series and specials. ABC News Studios is committed to untold and authentic stories that drive the cultural zeitgeist, spanning true crime, investigations, pop culture and news stories. ABC News Studios’ original titles include the critically acclaimed documentaries Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields, BRATS, Sound of the Police, The Lady Bird Diaries and Aftershock, as well as popular documentaries and documentaries including “After Baywatch.” : Moment in the Sun,” “Betrayal: A Father’s Secret,” “Killing County,” “Wild Crime,” “Mormon No More,” “The Randall Scandal: Love, Loathing, and Vanderpump,” and “Jelly Roll: Save Me.” “.

About “20/20”: ABC News’ “20/20” is an award-winning primetime show hosted by David Muir and Deborah Roberts. A trusted long-form newsmagazine for over 45 years, 20/20 features unforgettable, character-driven crime stories, exclusive interviews with newsmakers, in-depth investigative reports and in-depth coverage of high-profile stories. Janice Johnston is the executive producer. The two-hour “20/20” events air Fridays from 9:01 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. EST on ABC and are available to stream on ABC News and Hulu digital platforms.