SALLY ANN HOWES interview CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG

Interview with british actress SALLY ANN HOWES on the film CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG written by the JAMES BOND 007 author IAN FLEMING

[@mikemc41]

Thank you Sally Ann Howe for bringing a smile to an 11 year old boys face who was living in hardship at the time. I didn't have much to smile about back then but i sure did smile watching that movie. I'm very sad hearing that the Lord has called you home. Rest In Peace dear lady.....

[@vinaymulukutla358]

I didn't know she had passed. That's sad but she lived to 91 so I'd imagine that she lived a great life. Her portrayal of Truly Scrumptious made indelible impressions upon generations of children who grew up loving her and she will always shine there.

[@JosephDungee]

Sally Ann Howes "Doll on a Music Box" is one of my all-time scene from film...I love her movement....What a beautiful voice!!

[@clarequilty4962]

Really? Anna Quayle as the kinky Queen of Vulgaria stole the movie.

[@ronnieron5368]

@@clarequilty4962 No way! That's insane talk 😆

[@NISARQC]

I read it just took 1 take to do that scene.😮

[@nereidatorres7613]

THE DOLL ON THE BOX, I JUST LOVED THAT SCENE. IT WAS JUST BEAUTIFUL, IT WAS GREAT.

[@kristie7146]

Me too. Loved that movie. She is wonderful.

[@davidchristleyvanderpeijl5261]

R.I.P. Sally Ann Howes. You were Truly Scrumptious

[@Wiantjie1989]

R.I.P Sally Ann Howes. 1930 - 2021. You will be missed. Always and Forever Truly Scrumptious.😪😪❤❤

[@matthewfarmer2520]

Rest in peace 🕊️🙏 Sally Ann Howes 😔

[@LoganLavery]

Possibly one of the most heart-warming interviews I’ve ever watched ^^.

[@CliffordXHA1]

It really is. One of O'Donnell's best.

[@georgeroundy8408]

RIP Truly Scrumptious. You will live on and never be forgotten just as your marvelous film will too.

[@bellajoli1]

My favorite childhood movie of all time - she’s still and will always be Truly Scrumptious 🥰

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

RIP Sally Ann howes 1930-2021

[@miketaylor6485]

RIP Sally Ann-Howes. Amazing lady ❤️

[@ScrapNfight]

Truly

[@gabemtnomrcy7672]

Truly 🕊🕊😢

[@tommoncrieff1154]

What a joyous and delightful interview, and the song at the end is magical. So sad Sally Ann has left us now, but she lived to 91 and radiated happiness and beauty to the end. I, like millions of others, was mesmerised as a child when CCBB first came out, I still love it. There are so many wonderful moments but it was the music box scene that really stayed with me, as a child I genuinely believed and was bewitched by it but so frightened they would be caught. Now as an adult I marvel at the costumes and set decoration of that scene. Sally Ann’s technical precision in playing the clockwork doll while turning and turning and singing in her beautiful voice is a truly brilliant performance. She more than nailed it.

[@bendyman_72]

One of the most beautiful leading lady performances in the history of film.

[@jasminesirs2521]

I think if one person could take over any role from Julie Andrews - it would be this fabulously talented, graceful and elegant lady.

[@MomentswithMolly]

+Jazz Sirs Omg I couldn't agree more.

[@austinpearce5442]

Moments with Molly Julie was the first choice for Truly Scrumptious

[@walterkoziol3822]

I still think she was just as good as Julie Andrews but the thing is Julie Andrews was five years younger and unfortunately with Hollywood at that time liked them to be in their early to mid twenties and unfortunately she was passed that age. Besides, when Chitty Chitty Bang Bang was released the musicals were done due to being too costly for the studios. Julie Andrews had released a musical just before CCBB and it didn't do all that well. But Sally is all class and she really loved those kids in CCBB that she'd play games and tell stories to them. Plus, after filming was done, she gave her wardrobe lady a solid gold bracelet with the car on it.

[@ambientrelaxingandhealingm7552]

@@austinpearce5442 Curious, I googled "Molly Julie" and could not find that name relating to an actress anywhere. Are you sure that's the correct spelling? Thanks :-)

[@jessefram2432]

When I was a young child I thought Truly Scrumptious was played by Julie Andrews and discovering that it wasn't was an eye opener. Sally is so remarkably talented and what a sweet woman!

[@mmmoroi]

Sally Ann-Howes has not lost a tiny bit of her great charming voice after half a century. Amazing lady! She and Dick van-Dyke are the kind of characters that genuinely make people happy without any calculation or trick. No wonder both remain so healthy and fine at their age.

[@jamesestes809]

I loved her in" A Little Night Music " at the New York State Opera in the early 1990's. And of course the origenal Sally Bowls in the London production of "Cabaret"

[@waterloobridgefrance]

A shame she never worked with Dick again

[@fergusmurray1828]

James Estes She wasn’t? The original Sally Bowles in London was Judi Dench.

[@nintendy]

Sally Ann Howes was a HUGE Star in Britain long before 'Chitty' - she's a great lady!

[@jmcdonald7867]

A lovely interview! Rosie clearly loved this women and movie! So sweet!

[@karenamy2117]

Oh my, rest well dear lady, you’ll be MISSED.🥰

[@abigailphilips825]

Bless her, may she rest in peace.

[@epsteinisms1483]

In 1958, I got to see her in My Fair Lady in NY. I was 6 years old! I will never forget it! (Truly)

[@jimmymalone9139]

Get a life

[@Penscreen]

Her voice is still as beautiful as EVER!

[@waterloobridgefrance]

Sick in bed. Feeling rotten. Seeing Sally Ann put a smile on my face

[@helencampbell2064]

A wonderful unassuming actress with a golden voice has left us. Who can forget Sally Ann Howes music box dance scene in chitty chitty bang bang. It was magical. She got it right in one take. Astonishing. Farewell Sally. Sleep well. 🌻🌻🌻⚘⚘⚘

[@Knappa22]

What comes across is the truly wholesome and happy life she's had. Her goodness is there in her appearance, personality, attitude. And she still sings. Fantastic.

[@dawnfinch8232]

Rip dear Lady condolences to Her family and friends 🙏

[@Eastopatra]

Absolutely beautiful love her so much

[@user-co6jk6qj9y]

My 5 year old and now 2 year old are beautifully mesmorized by this film and by the music box scene. I see my childhood through their eyes of joy. Thank you for such a timeless film. X

[@Kasanova80085]

Rip to a legend. Oven watching chitty chitty bang bang scenes for the last week to reminisce and she just passed away today. Weird how that happen December.22/2021

[@AMERICANPATRIOT1945]

The number of performers who can act, sing, or dance on the level of Sally Anne Howe is so rare, and she had all three skills mastered at such an exalted level. And she sounds like a beautiful soul as well! What an amazing lady.

[@CliffordXHA1]

She was such an elegant classy lady.

[@lawgill9777]

Sally was spot on in her part , elegantly beautiful well to do. The Doll scene is brilliant movie magic, again brought to colorful life by Sally. A high point of many good scenes. A movie of Dreams coming to fruition.

[@moharak]

This was one of the best most amazing and most fun musicals of all time. It's amazing to me that she was with us until just year before last and Dick Van Dyke is still with us. They don't make them like they used to.

[@jamiepr1991]

RIP SALLY ANN HOWES 🙏😥TRULY SCRUMPTIOUS

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

I’m so sad to report that Sally Ann howes has passed away peacefully today aged 91

[@ScrapNfight]

Such a sad passing

[@jonogren5567]

She passed away on Sunday.

[@iloveblondy]

Truly has always been on of my favorite characters of all time. She's stood the test of time and is everything young children can aspire to be like as adults.

[@randilee5993]

By far the best all around movie ever made! Sally was and is beautiful inside and out...totally shows!

[@mamaluvsherbabes]

What an awesome and memorable experience for Rosie to be able to sing this song with Sally Ann Howes! As a kid watching and falling in love with Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Rosie never thought in a million years that she'd one day sing "truly Scrumptious" with Truly Scrumptious herself! What a blessing for Rosie! :)

[@showtunestarpower]

Brava Sally Ann! How I wish she had landed more musical film roles. Watching her on this interview really lifted my mood!

[@conscience-commenter]

Thanks for uploading this Cliff, people need to see tastefully done movies with drama , intrigue and charm that didn't glorify murder or sex. Classic film and Sally Ann is lovely and gracious at any age .

[@CliffordXHA1]

It's a special interview and Howes Truly IS scrumptious.

[@skylilly1]

My sister and I would perform the music box scene for our Mom in our living room...costumes and all! Sure is nice to see her again!! She gave us many fond memories!!

[@jimmymalone9139]

WHO CARES.

[@ProfessorZoom600]

That's so nice.

[@KizzyLou88]

OMG! IT'S TRULY SCRUMPTIOUS! She is so beautiful, i love her, and when they sing at the end it made my heart soar 😍💖xxxx

[@ScorpioDreamer1984]

Rest in Peace Sally Ann Howes. You were a Truly Scrumptious gem 💖

[@Vennegoor10]

I was in love with Truly Scrumptious as a kid. (Still am at 45!

[@preferfur]

What a magnificent, elegant lady Ms. Howes is! So beautiful to this day--what a pity she didn't do more films, and a great shame there are so few recordings of her wonderful singing. The 'doll on a music box' number has been my favorite scene in a musical ever since I first saw it at the age of 5. In those days, there was no home video version available--Oh the anticipation, joy, and then sadness at the end of the song, knowing it would be another year before the next broadcast!

[@livingthroughtheblue]

Sally Ann Howes was my very first crush at 5 years old. What a wonderful woman!

[@angelacarleton9575]

I loved that song she sang on the box as a mannequin doll who was singing and while the carousel turned. It was one of the most poignant songs for me. Love Sally Ann Howes in the film Chitty Chitty Bang Bang film.

[@Ritaholden1]

What a beautiful lady, and a true lady :)

[@Kyu7]

Rita Holden Well that definitely describes Sally Ann Howes...not Rosie LOLOL

[@tylerhowes2431]

She saw this comment and she said thank you

[@techmaven5900]

Saw this movie when I was 3 or 4 ...She was my first crush...so beautiful...still is. And that voice!

[@nintendy]

Sally Ann Howes was a HUGE Star in Britain long before Chitty - she's a great lady!

[@Tony-rl2fr]

I love Chity Chity Bang Bang. Sally Ann Howes seems very genuine and fun. I play a lot of the music from Chity Chity at bed time all the time. Thanks for sharing.

[@orestes720]

Truly Scrumptious, indeed! She is marvelous! So beautiful and elegant! I'm proud to share her birthday (thought I was born many years later LOL)!

[@kabardinka1]

Love Sally Ann Howes... such a talent!

[@nuprojects]

My uncle was Lionel Jeffries and Chitty will always be the best children's film ever made.

[@cliffcook3993]

Nick your uncles other big childrens film The Railway Children must also be up there as best childrens film. But Chitty is mine as it was the 1st film i saw in the cinema as a child with my now sadly passed mum

[@neilcroonM3]

Hes a ledge ..brought a lot of pleasure to many 60s kids like me with his eccentricity and charm. Saw CCBB tonight an I was 6 again and in stitches the way he sidled into the ''lab' to have a cuppa tea with the maharajah ;D

[@chefron8]

Actresses of those days had class.

[@cahillgreg]

Yes, decent clean wank ammo

[@TrangPakbaby]

@@cahillgreg actors too

[@NIXTRIX71]

They don't make them like they used too!!! Just brilliant!!

[@ARIZJOE]

A wonderful lady. A loss from a better time. This interview was very well framed and produced, and it demonstrates Rosie's appreciation of show business, and her real talent.

[@pacificprospector]

I grew up watching CCBB as a kid. Very interesting to see an interview with Sally Howes and to see that she aged gracefully. Thanks for posting this.

[@LStarFish65]

She still has a great voice after all these years....

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

I’m sad to report that she’s died aged 91 today

[@Inkyminkyzizwoz]

They originally offered her part to Julie Andrews as an attempt to reunite her with Dick Van Dyke, but she turned it down because she thought it was too similar to Mary Poppins! Personally, I don't think it is. Some of the songs are (after all, they were written by the same people), as are some of the dance routines, but as far as the general plot of the film is concerned I don't really see any similarity. For starters, how the father feels towards the children could hardly be more different! In Mary Poppins he doesn't really appreciate them until she comes along and opens his eyes, whereas in this they're very close-knit. His general situation is completely different too - in Mary Poppins he's really well-off and has a very high-class lifestyle, whereas in this he struggles to get by. That might be why he thinks more of the children, since they're all that he's got.

[@musicaltheatergeek79]

I think she wanted to break away from the family musicals that, though they made her a star and the #1 movie star two years in a row (1966, 1967), she felt typecast as the singing nanny/mother figure. Too bad because she would've added yet another classic to her resume and she would've kept her box office winning streak going (1964: MARY POPPINS #1 movie of the year (THE AMERICANIZATION OF EMILY also a modest hit), 1965: THE SOUND OF MUSIC #1 movie of the year and the highest grossing film of its time. 1966: HAWAII the #1 movie of the year (Hitchcock's TORN CURTAIN also a hit), 1967: THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE #10 movie of the year). But instead she did STAR! which was a huge box office flop, and DARLING LILY an even bigger flop and that was the end of her film career for a while. She only made two film in the '70s.

[@TheWaterfallprincess]

magical..a screen icon...Sally is so classy and is still as enchanting as she was all those years ago...

[@katie4916]

Aww she is so delightful. I rarely meet anyone who speaks like her. I loveee listening to her :)

[@robangel0816]

The knowledge of the film, the respect she gives her guest! Both legends!!!

[@thecelticdruid.6681]

R, I, P Sally, you truly was scrumptious.

[@ragemanchoo82]

The Child Catcher. How creepy was that villain? :D

[@user-tu8ti6sr1r]

He died

[@Serai3]

Brilliant dancer and choregrapher, though.

[@GizziMoD]

LOL! scared the crap outta me when i was a nipper..... haven't had lollipop since :(

[@hopelovepeace25]

ragemanchoo82 literally terrified of the child catcher to this day 😂🤣 absolutely horrible!

[@austinpearce5442]

coldbrewaddict Judge Doom from Roger rabbit scares me a lot more

[@ScrapNfight]

rip beautiful Sally Ann Howes

[@josheisen5947]

Wow, I was obsessed with that movie as a child. You can tell Rosie is a total fan girl. I would just die if Sally sang with me like that.

[@maddiehope]

I hate that people are comparing her to Julie Andrews of course she's not Julie she's Sally Ann Howes and in my opinion she's just as talented !!

[@dahawk8574]

Could Julie have pulled off that Music Box mannequin with such ratcheted perfection? And nail it on the first take? In certain things, Sally is at the very top. Movie history right there. Just that one scene should have earned her the Oscar. More like, the person they gave it to smelted it down, in contrast to how hot Sally's performance was.

[@tundratunes]

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang was indeed one of my favorite movies as a kid and I now watch it on the same VHS they show in this clip with my own kids. Yes, we have an old VHS player. We just watched the whole film together for the first time a month ago and my son was gobsmacked. My daughter was a bit more wary and had to leave during the scary bits. I don't blame her. I have the soundtrack on vinyl and transferred it to CD and they listen to probably 5 days a week. As a kid I recall having the Corgi car of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, with the wings that folded out. I loved Sally Ann Howes so this clip was very nice to see.

[@RandomizedAnimation]

She looks Beautiful and her voice hasnt changed a bit... She was part of my childhood and that music is real not the crap you hear nowadays :/ x

[@sheilahballard1039]

I miss this time when Rosie seemed so down to earth . She enjoyed her guests and was with them the way any fan would be.

[@zuzek96]

she's so lovely

[@jonogren5567]

RIP

[@JustWasted3HoursHere]

She passed away December 19, 2021 at the ripe old age of 91. Rest In Peace, Miss Scrumtious!

[@markadams3047]

I loved the movie chitty chitty bang bang but my kids hate it I can't get them to watch it for nothing so if I watch it I watch it alone.

[@elamplough1]

Guess it doesn't appeal to all children. I loved the movie too but haven't seen it in ages which is why I enjoy youtube videos like this.

[@angelacarleton9575]

Hey, like us parents if we like something even if the kids are not crazy about it I will watch it myself.

[@ScorpioDreamer1984]

Poor kids. My 12 year old nephew loves it as much as I do. He's loved it since he was 5.

[@mariamal-arda6884]

Same here - I guess they can't appreciate it because they don't understand how big a deal it was when it only came on tv once a year. Along with: Wizard of Oz, Willy Wonka, RIkki Tikki Tavi, Charlotte;s Web, Gay Puree, Pinocchio in Outer Space, the Phantom Tollbooth, Yellow Submarine, etc.

[@cahillgreg]

@@ScorpioDreamer1984 That boy sounds a tad theatrical - downright dirty - call the child catcher

[@nlhthemarypoppinsfan7410]

RIP Sally Ann Howes

[@mca1218]

I absolutely LOVE how she reveals her age...first of all, being straight up and saying that she couldn't lie about it if she wanted to in the first place, then explaining that is was in a birth announcement in the paper...68 when this aired 14 years ago. The lady is ageless!!

[@Kimchiboy08]

God she looks great, and sounds so good even now. Great energy.....I'd date her .......Truly

[@TawdryTempest]

This was really sweet. Rosie giving respect where respect is due!

[@mca1218]

"I don't mind at all, 'can't lie about it..." 5:11- Absolutely love her frank, no-airs-whatsoever story of her birth and age. 68 and fabulous!!

[@whichwitch96]

Still sounds beautiful

[@LifefulLife]

Aw I wonder if this was recommended to me because she passed away only a week ago ❤️ seemed like a sweet lady

[@Myplop]

I’m so glad Rosie got to meet her idols

[@jamesdelahanty]

This movie was released the same year I was born. I can't quite recall, but I remember seeing this on ABC when I was around 5. Sally Ann Howes performance as The Doll On The Music Box was my absolute favorite moment of the film. There was no KZbin or anything back then. So every time it came on, I would sit and stare at her performance. Like Sally, I absolutely can not dance. But somehow, at the age of 8, I remember My Mom, buying my the LP. I preformed it for her, and she just was amazed. Could I do it now? Absolutely not. But this movie had a profound impact on me as a child, and I thank the actors, writers and producers for producing such a wonderful movie.

[@nelsonwhaley6348]

I was in love with Sally AH from the age of 14 when I first saw this fantastic film in London. It has not been bettered.

[@PaulNurse1]

I was captivated by this movie is a small child and not a year goes by without watching it. Priceless upload

[@JustWasted3HoursHere]

I was so glad when this was finally released on Blu-ray. It was and is one of my favorite movies. Everyone in it is perfect for their role, especially that child catcher! How creepy! Even Benny Hill? Yes! Fun fact: Gert Fröbe, who plays Baron Bomburst, was in another Ian Fleming production: "007: Goldfinger" (he played Auric Goldfinger of course). His voice was dubbed in the 007 film because producers didn't think people could understand him, yet his voice is NOT dubbed in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and not only is he perfectly easy to understand but he even sounds just like his dubbed voice in "Goldfinger"!

[@gabegarcia4995]

This takes me back to my childhood. Love this movie

[@ryangreen2469]

What a delight to see this, thank you for uploading, Sally is a beauty that begins from within, what a sweet and warm person, Rosie seemed to have wonderful guests on her show- (Always a Rosie fan). Another one of my favorite songs from Chitty is the solo Sally does in the yard with the swing on the tree limb...Lonely Man I believe is the title, she has an amazing voice, seldom a movie (especially in the Vietnam era) could one leave the theatre with a smile on your face, Chitty, Chitty Bang Bang did.

[@Iisdabest889]

Wow... what a truly amazing woman with a truly scrumptious voice!

[@Seanpenn282]

RIP Sally, I'm truly sad.

[@Scimitars-in-sandstone]

I never knew she did that in one take! Absolutely incredible! One of my favourite scenes of all time!

[@sharoncarter4086]

Beautiful lady, I love you Truly I do!!!!! my mum and dad took me to see chitty chitty at the cinema, one of my first special memories. You're still toot sweet, love sharon xxxxx 💜 💝

[@neilcroonM3]

Good ol 60's name Sharon. Probably my earliest memory too and 1st visit to a cinema, felt like I was in another world. My mum took my younger bro and I. Did the child catcher give you any sleepless nights? ;)

[@sharoncarter4086]

@@neilcroonM3 yes, I was, I cried in the cinema. He was terrifying! But now I find him fascinating. He was a ballet dancer in real life. It's still a smashing film, and I love watching it!!!

[@neilcroonM3]

@@sharoncarter4086Yes still watching it(started at 5!)Thats the trouble having a pc, You tube, etc-im forever pausing it an googling related stuff like this. E.g I was sure julie andrews played 'Truly' but clearly mistaken.What a beautiful woman inside an out. Just dont make em like that now. Saw robert helpmann was a austrian ballet dancer yep apparently lovely fella nothing like his character! (still dreading the benny hill part tho..an im 58 in 2 wks!) The songs tho, how do they come up with such genius compositions. Are you UK based?

[@sharoncarter4086]

@@neilcroonM3 yes, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿. I like the bit where he shouts "lollypops, and all free today" and looks in through the celler window. Then dances off, and the children follow. Brilliant stuff!!! And yes, I too watched it today on C5

[@neilcroonM3]

@@sharoncarter4086 bet you didnt back in the day! I think 1 of things that really bothered me (besides his bloody great conk) was i couldnt work out 'his' gender.

[@AltaDelphinium]

Rosie I love your taste! Sally Ann Howes is so lovely! And Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is FANTASTIC! Thank you for this interview!

[@darlenealvino8799]

I adore HER! That film is one of my favorites! … I sing Truly Scrumptious to my dog Jack all the time! 😆… the doll scene is also my absolute favorite in the film. ❣️

[@Ladykyra101]

Dude the poppin' and lockin' skills on point!💃 LOL! 🤣 But srsly, i loved Chitty-Chitty Bang Bang! 😢♥

[@haruki4065]

One of my favorite movie ever! Though other people at my age hate it I still love it!

[@aneisa10]

I Could Close My Eyes And Just Instantly Know Its Her Lol. So Lovely :)

[@biamallard]

this just makes me smile

[@valagal]

Aww! This was a great interview on Rosie!

[@allenjones3130]

Rest in peace, Sally.

[@CliffordXHA1]

She's not resting in peace. Sally is having the time of her life on the other side kicking it up with family and friends

[@cynthiaennis3107]

I loved that movie...still one of my favorites! 💗💕💗. Thank you! This was great fun!

[@johnbouwens2024]

Still a hotty too,,,, we all grew up with this movie,,, she's the same age as my mom

[@carlstandifer]

Does anyone remember Sally Ann was in a suspense thriller back in 1980. "Death Ship". It was a pretty good suspense movie. With George Kennedy and Richard Crenna.

[@boneslaosvu]

What a lady ❤️

[@cth0211]

great movie, seen it today. been watching it since I was a kid.

[@patsloyan9755]

Yep , I just watched it 🥰

[@Thewildhobby]

I loved Chitty bang bang, the aero-engined racing car but Sally-Ann Howes when she proclaimed she was in her late 'teens' ;0) I felt old My goodness! I have nothing to say, well, I am speachless! A lovely woman. Quintiessentually an English Lady, very much like my girl - whom I would not disclose her age. (Putting myself out on a limb there but if anyone wants to disagree...)