ABC presents a special two-night event commemorating the 60th anniversary of what has long been considered one of Walt Disney’s most important cinematic masterpieces: “Mary Poppins.” First, “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, broadcasts Wednesday November 27 (9:00-11:00 p.m. EST), on ABC and streaming the next day Hulu And Disney+. This diamond anniversary presentation promises to be a wonderful reminder of the enduring, unique movie magic, irresistible songs and iconic characters that touched the world. Then, on Thursday, November 28 “The Wonderful World of Disney” presents “Mary Poppins,” the beloved film that follows Mary Poppins (Julie Andrews) as she flies out of the windy London skies and into the home of two lonely and mischievous children. With the help of a carefree chimney sweep named Bert (Dick Van Dyke), the feisty nanny turns every chore into a game and every day into a ‘Jolly Holiday’.

‘The Untold Story of Mary Poppins: A Special Edition of 20/20’ features rare footage from the premiere event for ‘Mary Poppins,’ featuring iconic stars Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke – plus Walt Disney himself – and rarely heard footage demos of classic Sherman Brothers songs that have captivated 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 during “The Untold Story of Mary Poppins: A Special Edition of 20/20.” The three-and-a-half-minute branded film celebrates the timeless message of connection and hope behind the iconic Sherman Brothers song “It’s a Small World” and unveils a poignant new verse written by legendary composer Richard Sherman in his latest Disney contribution. In the spirit of the beloved song, viewers travel around the world as the song is passed down from person to person and from 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 the executive producer of “20/20.”

“Good Morning America” will air a sneak preview of the documentary on Tuesday, November 26, and a special performance by 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 the trusted reporting of ABC News and is an award-winning, premium news and documentary production house and creator of series and specials. ABC News Studios champions untold and authentic stories that drive the cultural zeitgeist spanning true crime, investigations, pop culture and news-related stories. ABC News Studios’ original titles include the critically acclaimed documentaries ‘Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields’, ‘BRATS’, ‘Sound of the Police’, ‘The Lady Bird Diaries’ and ‘Aftershock’, and popular docuseries 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 more than 45 years, “20/20” offers unforgettable, character-driven true-crime mysteries, exclusive interviews with newsmakers, hard-hitting investigative reporting and in-depth reporting on breaking stories. Janice Johnston is the executive producer. The two-hour “20/20” events air Fridays from 9:01-11:00 PM EST on ABC and can be streamed on the ABC News and Hulu digital platforms.