Watch “The Untold Story of Mary Poppins” on Wednesday 9/8c

ABC presents a special two-night event commemorating the 60th anniversary of what has long been considered one of Walt Disney’s greatest cinematic masterpieces, “Mary Poppins.” Firstly, “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, airs Wednesday 27 Nov (9:00-11:00 a.m. EST), on ABC and streams the next day Hulu and Disney+. This diamond anniversary presentation promises to be a sweet reminder of the enduring, first-of-its-kind movie magic, irresistible songs and iconic characters that touched the world. So on Thursday 28 Nov. “The Wonderful World of Disney” presents “Mary Poppins,” the beloved film that follows Mary Poppins (Julie Andrews) as she flies out of the windy skies of London and into the home of two lonely and mischievous children. With the help of a carefree chimney sweep named Bert (Dick Van Dyke), the lively nanny turns every task into a game and every day into a “Jolly Holiday”.

“The Untold Story of Mary Poppins: A Special Edition of 20/20” includes rare footage from the premiere event for “Mary Poppins,” featuring the film’s iconic stars Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke — plus Walt Disney himself — and rarely heard 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,” airing exclusively under “The Untold Story of Mary Poppins: A Special Edition of 20/20.” The three-and-a-half minute feature film celebrates the timeless message of connection and hope behind the iconic Sherman Brothers song “It’s a Small World” and reveals a poignant new verse penned by legendary composer Richard Sherman in his final Disney contribution. In the spirit of the beloved song, viewers will travel across the globe as the song is passed from person to person and generation to generation, culminating in the unveiling of this heartfelt 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 senior executive producer. Janice Johnston is executive producer of “20/20.”

“Good Morning America” will air a sneak preview of the documentary on Tuesday, November 26 and a special appearance from Broadway’s original Mary Poppins, Ashley Brown, on Wednesday, November 27.

About ABC News Studios: Nominated for 15 News and Documentary Emmy Awards, ABC News Studios is inspired by ABC News’ trusted reporting and is an award-winning, premium news and documentary production house and commissioning partner of series and specials. ABC News Studios champions untold and authentic stories that drive the cultural zeitgeist spanning true crime, investigative, pop culture and news stories. ABC News Studios’ original titles include critically acclaimed documentaries “Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields,” “BRATS,” “Sound of the Police,” “The Lady Bird Diaries” and “Aftershock” and 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 program anchored by David Muir and Deborah Roberts. A proven leader as a long-running news magazine for over 45 years, “20/20” features unforgettable, character-driven true-crime mysteries, exclusive interviews with newsmakers, hard-hitting investigative reporting and in-depth coverage of high-profile stories. Janice Johnston is executive producer. The two-hour “20/20” events air Fridays from 9:01-11:00 PM EST on ABC and are available for streaming on ABC News digital platforms and Hulu.