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The Julie Andrews Show is a television special that was broadcast by NBC [1] [2] in November 1965. Julie Andrews' guests included Gene Kelly [3] and The New Christy Minstrels.

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References

  1. Witbeck, Charles (November 27, 1965). "Julie sings, dances, calls the shots". Press and Sun Bulletin. Retrieved 27 May 2022.
  2. Harris, Harry (December 3, 1965). "Viewer Hails the 'Julie Andrews Show' as Glorious". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved 27 May 2022.
  3. "Julie Andrews Show is Set for Tonight". The Sacramento Bee. November 28, 1965. Retrieved 27 May 2022.