We watched it...she did a fine job. No, acting isn’t her strong suit...big deal. She’ll get better...her ambition and talent more than made up for what was a bit of a stretch in the character development.
Damn, folks, she was doing something new for an entire generation of television viewing. The entertainment was decent family fare, her voice was beautiful.
For the first live full blown musical in 50 years on television, I give it an A. B+ at worst.
What was everyone expecting? Julie Andrews II?
God bless you, Carrie.
Julie Andrews gave Carrie her blessing before it aired. Who cares what Kym Karath thinks.
Sounds like what I said after seeing TSOM in our local theater.
The actress was local and she did a fine job. She didn't try to be Julie Andrews and that was ok because Maria wasn't Julie Andrews either.
But the reviewers were complaining that "She wasn't even blond!"
If you want Julie Andrews go watch the DVD.