Mary Martin (1913-1990) Michael Alexander profiles the Broadway legend from Weatherford, Texas, whose son, Larry Hagman , came to match her fame and fortune, as J R in Dallas.
On Broadway she created leading roles in One Touch of Venus, South Pacific and The Sound of Music.
As well as playing her best-loved songs,
Michael Alexander draws on his memories of seeing Mary Martin on stage in New York, London and Paris. Producer Anthony Wills