Welcome to a new Musical Theatre Monday! In just about two weeks, the world will celebrate the 105th anniversary of Mary Martin’s birth! In honor of this Broadway legend, I’ve found something in which I think you may be interested: a star-studded NBC telecast from March 04, 1951 called “America Applauds: An Evening For Richard Rodgers.”

Appearing alongside Valerie Bettis, John Brownlee, Bing Crosby (voice only), Alfred Drake, Jerome Hines, Celeste Holm, Charles Kullman, Dorothy Maynor, Patrice Munsel, Vivienne Segal, Brian Sullivan, Hugh Thompson, and Vera Zorina, Mary Martin pays tribute to the classic composer as only she can — with a piano bench rendition (next to said composer) of their South Pacific (1949) classic, “(I’m In Love With) A Wonderful Guy.” Here’s the number — in honor of Richard Rodgers, and also, our birthday girl, darling Mary Martin!

For subscribers who’d like to access a full copy of this rare treat — which is hosted by What’s My Line?’s John Charles Daly, and includes stellar performances like Vivienne Segal’s “Bewitched, Bothered, And Bewildered” (Pal Joey, 1940), Celeste Holm’s “This Can’t Be Love” (The Boys From Syracuse, 1938), Alfred Drake’s “People Will Say We’re In Love (Oklahoma!, 1943), a special ballet by Vera Zorina, Patrice Munsel’s “What’s The Use Of Wond’rin'” (Carousel, 1945), Bing Crosby’s “It’s Easy To Remember” (Mississippi, film, 1935), Dorothy Maynor’s “You’ll Never Walk Alone” (Carousel, 1945), and Drake’s “Oh, What A Beautiful Mornin'” (Oklahoma!, 1943), among others — comment below and let me know of your interest!

Come back next month for another Musical Theatre treat! And stay tuned for more Drew Carey!