My dad used to play the music all the time in the car. It was something we both loved. I have heard the studio recording a thousand times, and it just occurred to me: Until this video, I never saw Richard Kiley or the rest of the cast of the Man of La Mancha. I've seen plays, and the movie, but never saw the original cast. So, this was a treat. My dad passed away over 20 years ago. Every time I hear Richard Kiley, for a brief moment I'm a kid, back there in the car with my dad. Thank you for this.
I went digging on this as I always wondered myself. Apparently the principal cast from Broadway was selected for the film, including the Broadway director, Albert Marre. Marre had never directed a film before and spent an exorbitant amount of money in pre-production that he was fired by Universal Pictures. Joan Diener (Aldonza) was married to Marre so she quit the film when Marre was fired, as did Richard Kiley. Actually, I think there’s more to this story but that’s all I could find out there. 2:48
He wasn’t cast the way many Broadway actors aren’t cast in the film versions. He wasn’t a box office draw. Hollywood studios wanted insurance they would get returns. By casting an A-list cast over relatively unknown stage actors the public was more likely to come out and see the film.
He was cast in the movie (along with the original Aldonza Joan Deiner) but the two left after the stage show director Albert Marre was fired from the movie
I went digging on this as I always wondered myself. Apparently the principal cast from Broadway was selected for the film, including the Broadway director, Albert Marre. Marre had never directed a film before and spent an exorbitant amount of money in pre-production that he was fired by Universal Pictures. Joan Diener (Aldonza) was married to Marre so she quit the film when Marre was fired, as did Richard Kiley. Actually, I think there’s more to this story but that’s all I could find out there.
I don't know the musical beyond this song and Impossible Dream, and really only know Richard Kiley from a few TV roles later in life. But he is truly something here. The real revelation, though, is Irving Jacobsen; never heard of him before, but a little Googling shows he was truly a fascinating personality.
The original production had minimal sets--just a black trapezoid floating in air with the orchestra seated around it. The flats in this video were probably thrown together just for this TV appearance.
Richard Kiley sang this role like no one else. Iconic.
AMAZING!!!!!
Saw this with Richard Kiley best ever !😍
I saw this show at the O’Keefe Centre in Toronto, Ontario Canada with Richard Kiley many years ago, Fantastic 😊
My dad used to play the music all the time in the car. It was something we both loved. I have heard the studio recording a thousand times, and it just occurred to me: Until this video, I never saw Richard Kiley or the rest of the cast of the Man of La Mancha. I've seen plays, and the movie, but never saw the original cast. So, this was a treat.
My dad passed away over 20 years ago. Every time I hear Richard Kiley, for a brief moment I'm a kid, back there in the car with my dad. Thank you for this.
One of the first shows I saw on Broadway!!!
Amazing!
What a treat!
Omg thank you for posting this!!!
I went digging on this as I always wondered myself. Apparently the principal cast from Broadway was selected for the film, including the Broadway director, Albert Marre. Marre had never directed a film before and spent an exorbitant amount of money in pre-production that he was fired by Universal Pictures. Joan Diener (Aldonza) was married to Marre so she quit the film when Marre was fired, as did Richard Kiley. Actually, I think there’s more to this story but that’s all I could find out there. 2:48
@@LadyJazCat Such a shame when you consider what might have been.
I had such a crush on Richard Kiley 🌹
Stunning performance.
Oh wow! What a blast from the past. ❤️
One of the first musicals I saw on stage.
I wonder why Richard Kiley wasn't cast in the movie version. I think he would have been a lot better. .
And Zero Mostel should have played Tevya in the movie of 'Fiddler On The Roof' . . instead of Topol (who was good) .
BIG MISTAKE !!!
He wasn’t cast the way many Broadway actors aren’t cast in the film versions. He wasn’t a box office draw. Hollywood studios wanted insurance they would get returns. By casting an A-list cast over relatively unknown stage actors the public was more likely to come out and see the film.
He was cast in the movie (along with the original Aldonza Joan Deiner) but the two left after the stage show director Albert Marre was fired from the movie
He was planned to be cast, but they fired the original director, so every original actor (except the barber) quit in protest
I went digging on this as I always wondered myself. Apparently the principal cast from Broadway was selected for the film, including the Broadway director, Albert Marre. Marre had never directed a film before and spent an exorbitant amount of money in pre-production that he was fired by Universal Pictures. Joan Diener (Aldonza) was married to Marre so she quit the film when Marre was fired, as did Richard Kiley. Actually, I think there’s more to this story but that’s all I could find out there.
I’m so mad they cut out the first verse though!!
It's on another link.
"To dream, the impossible dream..." 🙂
I don't know the musical beyond this song and Impossible Dream, and really only know Richard Kiley from a few TV roles later in life. But he is truly something here. The real revelation, though, is Irving Jacobsen; never heard of him before, but a little Googling shows he was truly a fascinating personality.
It's amazing how Richard transforms with only a fake goatee and twirling of his hair.
Spared no expense on the set
The original production had minimal sets--just a black trapezoid floating in air with the orchestra seated around it. The flats in this video were probably thrown together just for this TV appearance.
I didn't know he could sing...
Crazy people 😛
Just brilliant!!