Once Upon a Mattress
"The second television adaptation of the Broadway classic."
Originally released in 1972. Once Upon a Mattress is a comedy/music film. directed by Dave Powers. At just 78 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Carol Burnett, Ken Berry, and Jane White
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 12, 1972
53 years ago
Runtime
1h 18m
78 minutes total
User Rating
7.8/10
Great (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Carol Burnett
as Princess Winifred the Woebegone
Ken Berry
as Prince Dauntless
Jane White
as Queen Aggravain
Bernadette Peters
as Lady Larkin
Jack Gilford
as King Sextimus
Wally Cox
as The Jester
Ron Husmann
as Sir Harry
Nora Denney
as Lady Agatha
Sivi Aberg
as Princess No. 12
Leonard Crofoot
as Dancer
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- CBS Studios
Frequently Asked Questions
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 ...
Who directed Once Upon a Mattress?
Once Upon a Mattress was directed by Dave Powers.
How long is Once Upon a Mattress?
Once Upon a Mattress has a runtime of 1 hours and 18 minutes (78 minutes total).
When was Once Upon a Mattress released?
Once Upon a Mattress was released on December 12, 1972 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Once Upon a Mattress?
The main cast of Once Upon a Mattress includes Carol Burnett, Ken Berry, Jane White, Bernadette Peters, Jack Gilford.