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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

Contributors

Unknown:
Mary Martin
Unknown:
Michael Alexander
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Larry Hagman
Songs:
Michael Alexander
Unknown:
Mary Martin
Producer:
Anthony Wills

In the fourth of six programmes,
Susan Jeffreys selects songs that take a tongue-in-cheek look at the flesh and all its woes. Barbra Streisand ,
Gertrude Lawrence and Loretta Lynn are among the women singers and song-writers featured this week.
A Ladbroke Radio production

Contributors

Unknown:
Susan Jeffreys
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Barbra Streisand
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Gertrude Lawrence
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Loretta Lynn

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