This is FRESH AIR. In 1955, 65 million viewers watched a live telecast of "Peter Pan," a recreation of the hit Broadway musical starring Mary Martin and directed by Jerome Robbins. It was so popular ...
Christopher Walken will star as Captain Hook with "Girls" actress Allison Williams set to fly in the musical's title role. Martin and Ritchard reprised their Broadway roles in a live telecast of the ...
TV history: "Peter Pan," starring Mary Martin, aired live on TV three times, in 1955, 1956 and 1960. A Hallmark Hall of Fame version starring Mia Farrow aired in 1976.