Heather on the Hill - Maureen O'Hara - Andy Williams Show

[@davidm2688]

Maureen O'Hara was simply one of a kind. Beauty, talent, charm, and the kind of appeal that you just don't see anymore.

[@imtheitchyouneedtoscratch]

Amen 👏 🙏

[@stevehinnenkamp5625]

How incredibly beautiful! She sings with intuitive beauty as she appears. A great star to brighten our skies whose constellation never dies.

[@jeremytilley1]

Why on earth didn't Maureen find success in Musicals. Truly the most beautiful voice in Hollywood. Sadly overlooked. Simply stunning.

[@dianavictoriaaljadeff8949]

I agree David.Theyh made musicals with non singing actresses who were dubbed and she who was an excelent singer sang very few times in her movies

[@mylesgarcia4625]

I think it was hard to find STRONG leading men to play opposite O'Hara, especially in musicals. Probably only Howard Keel could match up to her -- but they belonged to different studios.

[@mariefinley8435]

David Bailey it was because she called out sexism in Hollywood and was the 1st actress to do so what a lady and a legend !!! :)

[@adam32492]

I never knew she could sing but movie musicals were on the way out and perhaps she wasn't interested in doing a musical

[@Jubiejones]

@@mylesgarcia4625 She was originally cast by Fox studio''s Darryl Zanuck in "The King and I" but Richard Rogers reportedly said, "No pirate queen is going to play my Anna." Also, I read that Yul Brynner thought, even though Maureen's voice would not have to be dubbed; she tended to dominate a scene; so there you have it. How much of that is true, I don''t know - it sounds plausible.

[@MiaHessMusic]

She was so beautiful, at any age. What a great lady!

[@jairaugusto2326]

A marvellous Singer, oh, my God!

[@allenjones3130]

Outstanding performance by one of the greatest names in showbiz! When I hear this song, I'll always think of Ms. O'Hara from now on. Well done, Maureen.

[@here_we_go_again2571]

Wow! Breath-takingly beautiful voice! I did not know that Maureen O'Hara could sing! She was one of my favorite actresses.

[@Jubiejones]

Her first career goal was to be an opera singer. She appeared on a lot of TV shows in the 50s and 60s. Andy Williams, Ernie Ford, Dinah Shore, Perry Como, etc.

[@claudecrabier1887]

quel plaisir d'entendre la merveilleuse voix de cette très belle actrice RIP

[@robertwaid3579]

The World 🌎🌍 was truly Blessed? When that fiery Red head 🗣️🗣️ was given too our enjoyment, and opportunity to sit and admire, such a Woman first, and such unlimited talent Second. When one mentions the name "Maureen", only one other name is summoned? That which is O'Hara!! No other pronouncation, will do. She truly was a Star ⭐⭐ as only stars can be precieved, in this imperfect World. Long may She be remembered, God Blessed, & gently returned to Her ancestral Home of "Ireland". When she sang thier lovely traditional Songs!! IT made you feel you were there. RIP Bueatiful Bonnie Lass.

[@mylesgarcia4625]

God, didn't realize how BEAUTIFUL and what a gorgeous singing voice she had as well. I wonder if she would have made a great Mrs. Anna if Richard Rodgers had agreed to let her play the role. But we shall never know, shall we?

[@oldrocker74]

She sung a song on "The Quiet Man".

[@abbamad6283]

I've only known her from dramatic & comedic performances, never her singing. Why was she never in any musicals? Better voice than many that appeared. She had great beauty & presence too. So missed

[@tharold8639]

As always, she's gorgeous. What a lovely voice.

[@marymayer2282]

She sang this song so beautifully she' was always so beautiful even into her senior years a very fine actress a real elegant lady of class whe exuded Irish charm Thru her beautiful sparkling Irish eyes

[@robinr1714]

I've seen most of her movies--fabulous actress--but I've never heard her sing before--absolutely beautiful voice--she could have done musicals! (Maybe she did and I just missed them)

[@varadero1839]

This is heartbreaking! So lovely, and with such an incredible voice. Thanks so much kind June Beck for posting this charming post of wonderful Maureen! My friend Susan sent this to me, and I'm grateful to her also. May Maureen Rest in Peace. Her talent knew no bounds. varadero

[@antoniofernandesdequeiroga6197]

I always was a fervent brazilian fan of that beautiful actress. She surprised me as a singer.

[@kalebyoung4098]

OMG... I didn't even know she sang! What a beautiful voice and a beautiful woman! I hope she is blessed and happy where ever she is!

[@nancywilson4481]

Beautiful lady and voice ! ❤️🌹🙏🇺🇸

[@kenmartin9106]

She could do it all just great to see her not seen it before thanks

[@josephmcfarland8442]

I didn't know she sung so beautifully

[@jojordan5868]

Use to love Andy's Christmas Specials as a little kid. Some of the best set designs for the times.

[@Jubiejones]

Sadly, that kind of quality entertainment on TV is long gone. We are, however, fortunate to be able to have clips like this.

[@cynthiacronin2794]

Wow I didn't know she could sing like that!!!

[@rosspitt6606]

one of the greats voices in hollywood why they didnt use it more i dont know what a sham

[@elviraseno5402]

Sentirla cantare così bene è stata una piacevole sorpresa

[@imsocuteimsorich4952]

I love the old musicals, you, beautiful ❤️✌🌈💙😘

[@donalddonney1595]

The hat should have been given its own series.

[@suelybenicia7226]

Uma artista completa. Era linda mesmo em idade avançada. Brasil 2020

[@dianavictoriaaljadeff5302]

I agree that should have done more musicals including Brigadoon and The King and I

[@tmsenzig]

Darryl F Zanuck wanted her for the role of Mrs Anna in The King and I, but Richard Rodgers did not. She would have been absolutely stunning, both visually and vocally.

[@rinaticson390]

She was a beautiful lady

[@jeanettecook1088]

She was marvelous. I wonder if she ever sang any operatic pieces? If you know, please leave a comment... her mother was a great stage star in her own time too.... she had a fascinating family and career.

[@Jubiejones]

Not to my knowledge Jeanette. I know she went to the opera frequently. She owned an apartment in NYC for years and frequently attended the Metropolitan Opera there. Her older sister, Peggy, (Sister Margaret Mary) won a scholarship to LaScala when she was 14, but chose the religious life instead. So it was Peggy who was the opera singer (as well as her mother).

[@jeanettecook1088]

@@Jubiejones ... Wow, thank you, as I didn't know all that about Miss O'hara. I think she could have sung operatically herself and done well. Always my favourite!! Thanks again. 👏

[@johnderham2829]

Beautiful what a waste I'd loved recording of her voice

[@ginadyson4214]

Thank u for answering my question!!

[@eoinosullivan5674]

Mother Ireland

[@dmnemaine]

According to her autobiography, because she had come to Hollywood with Charles Laughton to play Esmeralda opposite his Quasimodo in "The Hunchback Of Notre Dame", she became typecast as a non-singing actress. Actor Dana Andrews suffered the same fate. He was a classically trained opera singer who was so known for non-singing roles that nobody thought he could sing. In fact, his one small duet in "State Fair" is dubbed.

[@billfisher9238]

lovely voice! odd that she never made a movie musical.

[@Jubiejones]

That is because her studios, Fox and Universal relegated her to the more"decorative" roles in male driven films. It was John Ford who borrowed her for "How Green Was My Valley", "Rio Grande" and "The Quiet Man" that gave her the opportunity to act. Darryl Zanuck, head of Fox did, however, cast her initially in "The King and I" but reportedly Richard Rodgers said, "No pirate queen is going to play my Anna." She even sent him tape recordings of her singing. Instead he cast Deborah Kerr and had her voice dubbed. I think, however, that Maureen, being such a dominance in just about every scene might indeed have minimized the King's presence in a scene. The movie was a big box office hit, and that's the way it played out. The Studio Days had their little idiosyncrasies and this was just one of them.

[@bengtwahlstedt1021]

❤

[@wallaceb9120]

Yeow!!

[@georgestrum3478]

Maureen was considered for Anna in the King and I film but Richard Rogers nixed it because of her earlier swash buckling roles as a pirate wench. Same opinion when she was considered to play the Mother Abbess for Sound of Music.

[@mylesgarcia4625]

Oh really? O'Hara was considered for the Mother Abbess role in SOM? But still, she would've been TOO beautiful to be a nun! I think that's why they passed her over again for Peggy Wood.

[@silverkitty2503]

she can really sing

[@georgestrum3478]

She should have done Brigadoon with Gene Kelly.

[@dianavictoriaaljadeff5302]

I agree,She was the right artist for the role a singer and also irish.

[@adam32492]

She would have helped but Gene Kelly would still be inadequate in a part that called for a legit voice

[@davidallen508]

@@adam32492 , You are so right .I can’t bring myself to watch Gene Kelly in that movie anymore ; a real M.G.M. blunder.

[@ginadyson4214]

when did this clip come out??? do you know??? please let me know. thank u.

[@Jubiejones]

The video clip you are seeing is very fuzzy. I obtained a clip from the Andy Williams organization "Moon River Theater" (which has a better image quality) as editor of Maureen O'Hara Magazine, Maureen's official website. The exact date of the show I don't know, but it was in the late 1950s and 60s, I believe. If you check out my extension page on Facebook "Maureen O'Hara Magazine" there are many videos I have acquired as an archivist for the past 25 years. P.S. I just checked some old email and see my correspondence with the Manager of the Moon River Theater began in 2005; the clips they sent me were selected by Andy himself.

[@stevensstage323]

Rodgers didn't have total casting approval over the KING & I movie the way he did over the two films he and Hammerstein personally produced: OKLAHOMA! and SOUTH PACIFIC. I recall reading that Maureen O'Hara was supposed to do THE KING & I at the opening of Lincoln Center, but took a film instead. Opera's Rise Stevens did the part instead. Ms. O'Hara's voice is also heard to advantage in the attractive Sammy Fain-Paul Francis Webster score to her ill-fated 1960 musical CHRISTINE, which was recorded and is out on cd.

[@dianavictoriaaljadeff5302]

Yes Rodgers could give his opinion in their musical castings and he didnt accept Maureen whio was a singer and cojld be brilliant in the role..Yes frbn.Finaly Rodgers surrendered and she was called to do The King and I in thr Lincoln Center revival but made a movie instead.Maureen wasnt considered for the Mother Abbess.They wanted irene Dunne,Deanna Durbin and Jeanette mc Donald but Peggy Wood was chosen.

[@mylesgarcia4625]

Well, Rodgers didn't have TOTAL casting approval either for SOUTH PACIFIC. In the new book on R&H2, it is told that Doris Day refused to sing for Joshua Logan @ a party @ Rosalind Russell's home; so he picked Mitzi Gaynor instead. Shirley Jones was picked by both the RHO's casting director at the time Jones appeared in New York, AND Oscar Hammerstein as well. And Jones had to undergo camera tests as well, especially for the new Todd-AO cameras that were going to be used in OKLAHOMA!!

[@dianavictoriaaljadeff5302]

She was a very good singer.Richard Rodgers dindt want her for The King and I movie and they cast a non singer Deborah Kerr. Here we see and hear Mr Rodgers great mistake.

[@dianavictoriaaljadeff8949]

Donald Marhefka No Donald. The first Anna Gertrude Lawrence was 52 when she made the musical and Maureen was only 36 when the movie was made. She and Deborah Kerr had nearley the same age. Yes in this tv performance she was 40years. She was born in 1921 and now she is 93.

[@mylesgarcia4625]

What are you talking about? When they were going to make THE KING AND I film, Darryl Zanuck, head of Fox studios, first offered Maureen O'Hara as the film's Mrs. Anna because O'Hara was on contract to Fox and Zanuck knew his star had a beautiful, NATURAL singing voice which Kerr did not. But Richard Rodgers balked somehow at O'Hara's casting and, I guess, with Yul Brynner's input, preferred a true Brit, Deborah Ker,r, instead. So what is all this "age" business are you taking about? It HAD NOTHING to do with the actresses' real biological age! For God's sakes, Mary Martin was nearly 45 when she played an 18-year old Maria von Trapp on stage!

[@mylesgarcia4625]

I think O'Hara would've been too competitive with Yul Brynner (who might have had some input in the casting of Mrs. Anna). Deborah Kerr played a softer, more feminine, MORE BRITISH Anna than Maureen might initially give the impression of. I can't see a similar chemistry between Brynner and O'Hara.

[@julistarling8382]

The costume is (of course) absolutely all wrong for this, but her voice is just right. Spot on with the vocals, as usual. ^____^

[@julistarling8382]

Although the last three notes are not the same as the ones usually sung. Which to me was slightly disappointing. They're still good notes though.

[@katgleeson3362]

Nice version but still used to Gene Kelly and Cyd Suress ( so spelled wrong) orig song from Brigadoon.

[@jackbuckley7816]

This kind of song no longer exists. Even if it did, there'd be no showcase for it such as we see here.

[@themadfarmer5207]

Yep. That kind of song was of an era which has gone. Not so sure crooners would make crumbs in the present era, but Maureen had a singing voice which transcended all eras. She was some treasure

[@jairaugusto2326]

WhatsApp beautiful voyce!!? Uau!!!!!

[@susanbarlow1585]

Why did Americans have to make everything so .... American? This is a "story" about Scotland!

[@jackbuckley7816]

A little too high-pitched & operatic for me. I've always liked Ms. O'Hara, and she's quite lovely here but I found it a little tedious to sit through. Gorgeous dress, though!