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Once Upon a Mattress

Once Upon a Mattress

Once Upon a Mattress
1972 1h 18m7.8

Once Upon a Mattress

“The second television adaptation of the Broadway classic.”

ComedyMusicTV Movie
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The second television adaptation of Once Upon a Mattress was broadcast on December 12, 1972, on CBS. This production, videotaped in color, included original Broadway cast members Burnett, Gilford and White, and also featured Bernadette Peters as Lady Larken, Ken Berry as Prince Dauntless, Ron Husmann as Harry, and Wally Cox as The Jester. It was directed by Ron Field and Dave Powers. Again, several songs were eliminated and characters were combined or altered. Since the parts of the Minstrel and the Wizard were cut from this adaptation, a new prologue was written with Burnett singing "Many Moons Ago" as a bedtime story.

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DirectorRon Field
ScreenplayMarshall Barer, Dean Fuller, Jay Thompson
StatusReleased
ReleasedDecember 12, 1972
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime1h 18m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 7.8 / 10
IMDb⭐ 8.0 / 10
Votes4
GenresComedy, Music, TV Movie
StudioCBS Studios
Once Upon a Mattress
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Cast

Carol Burnett

Carol Burnett

Princess Winifred the Woebegone

Ken Berry

Ken Berry

Prince Dauntless

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Jane White

Queen Aggravain

Bernadette Peters

Bernadette Peters

Lady Larkin

Jack Gilford

Jack Gilford

King Sextimus

Wally Cox

Wally Cox

The Jester

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Ron Husmann

Sir Harry

Nora Denney

Nora Denney

Lady Agatha

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Sivi Aberg

Princess No. 12

Leonard Crofoot

Leonard Crofoot

Dancer

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Frequently Asked Questions about Once Upon a Mattress

Where can I watch Once Upon a Mattress?

Once Upon a Mattress (1972) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is Once Upon a Mattress about?

The second television adaptation of Once Upon a Mattress was broadcast on December 12, 1972, on CBS. This production, videotaped in color, included original Broadway cast members Burnett, Gilford and White, and also featured Bernadette Peters as Lady Larken, Ken Berry as Prince...

Who directed Once Upon a Mattress?

Once Upon a Mattress (1972) was directed by Ron Field. The film is a Comedy, Music production with a runtime of 1h 18m, rated 7.8/10.

How long is Once Upon a Mattress?

Once Upon a Mattress runs 1h 18m (78 minutes total). Audience rating: 7.8/10 from 4 votes. Genre: Comedy, Music.

Is Once Upon a Mattress worth watching?

Once Upon a Mattress is rated 7.8/10 by 4 viewers — well-rated and generally recommended. A good pick for Comedy and Music fans.