Mary Poppins: Mary Poppins, Mary Poppins Comes Back, Mary Poppins Opens the Door, and Mary Poppins in the Park Cover
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Mary Poppins Mary Poppins, Mary Poppins Comes Back, Mary Poppins Opens the Door, and Mary Poppins in the Park

P. L. Travers

The first four books featuring the world’s most beloved nanny, plus delightful bonus features!

Podcasts 9
Quotes 32
Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

Conan was likened to Mary Poppins, implying he was helpful and resourceful like the famous nanny.

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You're like the Mary Poppins.

— Episode: Don’t Sit Under The Walnut Tree

Episode: Don’t Sit Under The Walnut Tree

Conan was likened to Mary Poppins, implying he was helpful and resourceful like the famous nanny.

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You're like the Mary Poppins.

The Ezra Klein Show

Ezra Klein recounted his nine‑year‑old grandson asking to read a chapter, and he noted that the later installments were far better than the film, describing them as stranger, surreal and darker. He highlighted how the series revealed a more complex version of the character, suggesting it was worth reading.

Highly Recommended

Episode: Best Of: Why Adults Lose the ‘Beginner’s Mind’

Ezra described his nineyearold recalling Mary Poppins, saying the book is far better than the movie and praising later titles like Mary Poppins in the Park.

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my nineyearold ... said could we read a chapter from Mary Poppins ... the book is so much better than the movie ... especially the later ones like Mary Poppins in the Park.

Episode: Best Of: Why Adults Lose the ‘Beginner’s Mind’

Ezra described how his nineyearold grandson wanted to read Mary Poppins, noting that the later books like Mary Poppins in the Park are much stranger, weirder, and darker than the film version.

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My nineyearold ... said could we read a chapter from Mary Poppins ... the later ones like Mary Poppins in the Park ... are a much stranger, weirder, darker figure than Julie Andrews.

Episode: Why Adults Lose the ‘Beginner’s Mind’

Ezra explained that his nineyearold loved reading Mary Poppins, noting that the later books like Mary Poppins in the Park are stranger and darker than the film version.

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my nineyearold ... said, could we read a chapter from Mary Poppins? ... when you actually read the Mary Poppins books, especially the later ones, like Mary Poppins in the Park ... Mary Poppins is a much stranger, surreal set of adventures that the children are having.

Episode: Why Adults Lose the ‘Beginner’s Mind’

Ezra explained that reading Mary Poppins books, especially Mary Poppins in the Park, reveals a stranger, darker version of the character than the movie.

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My nineyearold ... could we read a chapter from Mary Poppins? ... when you actually read the Mary Poppins books, especially the later ones, like Mary Poppins in the Park and Mary Poppins Opens the Door, Mary Poppins is a much stranger, surreal figure.

The Rest Is History

The hosts referenced the novel series as the source material Disney adapted, noting Travers's resistance to the screenplay and describing the original stories as dark, wild, fantastical, and faintly menacing. Their discussion focused on the contrast between the book's tone and the film version rather than recommending the title.

Episode: 614. Walt Disney: The Great American Storyteller

They described Mary Poppins as a novel by P.L. Travers that Disney eventually adapted, noting Travers's resistance to the screenplay.

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She was responding to a script of her most famous novel, which was the story of Mary Poppins by P.L. Travers.

Episode: 614. Walt Disney: The Great American Storyteller

The presenters discussed Travers's original novel, describing its dark, wild, and fantastical tone that Disney later adapted.

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In the novel by P.L. Travers, dark and wild and fantastical and faintly menacing adventures ensue.

The Dan Patrick Show

The book was referenced in passing during lighthearted banter in two episodes, with hosts simply echoing the phrase 'Something about Mary Poppins?' without elaborating. No recommendation or critique was offered, indicating a casual mention.

Episode: Hour 2 – Dodgers Already Looking Dominant, Robert...

The hosts briefly referenced the classic book, mentioning it in passing during a lighthearted exchange.

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Something about Mary Poppins? Something about Mary Poppins. Exactly.

Episode: Hour 1 – Aaron Rodgers vs. Russell Wilson, Chris S...

The book was referenced in a brief, offhand comment with no further discussion.

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Something about Mary Poppins? Something about Mary Poppins. Exactly.

Episode: Hour 2 – Receiving the Luka News

The hosts referenced the classic children's book Mary Poppins while joking about an unknown topic, mentioning the title twice during the show.

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Something about Mary Poppins? Something about Mary Poppins.

Something about Mary Poppins? Something about Mary Poppins.

Episode: Hour 3 – Brian Windhorst, Mike Golic & Mike Golic...

The classic children's book was briefly mentioned when someone asked about it and another responded with enthusiasm, but no further discussion occurred.

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Something about Mary Poppins?

Something about Mary Poppins. Exactly. Oh man, this is fun.

Episode: Hour 2 – Aaron Judge Is a Monster, Fun Facts

The hosts said Mary Poppins was great for its era but noted that kids might fall asleep watching it, implying it feels dated compared to newer movies.

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to see the movie inside out to it's the first billion dollar movie of 2024 and yeah, that movie start to finish graphics, the animation, the storyline, heartfelt for the kids for the adults. ... Mary again great for the time, but you'll your kids will fall asleep ...

The Bald and the Beautiful with Trixie and Katya

The book was referenced twice by Trixie as a hardcover novel while the hosts discussed how a person's death could be monetized and turned into merchandise. It was mentioned only in passing to illustrate the type of product that could be created from a public figure's legacy, without any detailed analysis of its content. The overall tone was offhand and the book was not evaluated beyond the brief mention.

Episode: Fisting is the New Kissing with Trixie and Katya

It was mentioned as a hardcover novel during a discussion about death and how to capitalize on it for publicity and profit.

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Mary, the hardcover novel.

Episode: Fisting is the New Kissing with Trixie and Katya

It was mentioned as a hardcover novel, in the context of discussing the potential for monetizing one's death and creating merchandise based on their persona.

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Mary, the hardcover novel.

Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus

The title was brought up as the source material for the classic film, with Julie Andrews recounting how she was cast as the lead. Host Julia Louis‑Dreyfus recalled a friend who had read the books and described the story’s whimsical setting. The discussion highlighted the books' influence on the movie without recommending them directly.

Episode: Julia Gets Wise with Julie Andrews

Julie Andrews originated the iconic role of Mary Poppins in the movie based on the book.

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She's been working professionally since she was just 10 years old, performing in a vaudeville act with her family singing all over England even performing at age 13 for King George the sixth and the future Queen Elizabeth.

She originated the leading roles in the Broadway productions of My Fair Lady and Camelot, the latter of which put her in front of the eyes of Walt Disney himself who cast her in the iconic role of Mary Poppins and off she went to do all these other incredible films.

She's a prolific author who's written dozens of children's books with her daughter Emma.

And I hid the Oscar away, didn't want to show off. Didn't want to parade it in my office or anything like that, but I hope it's out of the attic.

But I did have a hunch maybe that perhaps it was given in lieu of not, getting the role of Eliza in the movie of My Fair Lady and I had been passed up for that.

I didn't want to show off. Yeah, I, I was very new to this lovely craft that we're all in, in terms of movies and things, and also I did have a hunch maybe that perhaps it was given in lieu of not. Um getting the role of Eliza in the movie of My Fair Lady and I had been passed up for that and I understood it perfectly well, but, uh, of course it it made me sad that I couldn't have a good crack at it on film. Though I'd never done a movie before when I made Mary Poppins, so thank goodness Walt saw something that was appropriate for Mary and and I didn't mind not doing My Fair Lady, but, but I wish I'd had a chance of some kind to put it down on record.

And I was so struck because first of all my favorite things the lyrics for that tune are great, aren't they?

But my friend Judy A used to read all the Mary Poppins books and then she would tell me about them, so I had in my image of this Mary Poppins it was always sort of around in the trees and so forth and she was a perfect Mary Poppins.

She looked perfect. She spoke perfectly and she sang perfectly.

Chasing Life

It was the book that the Sherman brothers were asked to read and interpret for a musical adaptation. The story and characters inspired the creation of several songs, including "A Spoonful of Sugar."

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He handed them this little red book and it was Mary Poppins. And he said, tell me, read it and tell me what you think.

— Episode: A Spoonful of Hope

Episode: A Spoonful of Hope

It was the book that the Sherman brothers were asked to read and interpret for a musical adaptation. The story and characters inspired the creation of several songs, including "A Spoonful of Sugar."

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He handed them this little red book and it was Mary Poppins. And he said, tell me, read it and tell me what you think.

Dad read the book and then read it to me and my older sister, Lori.

And Walt Disney said, that's what it's all about, isn't it?

Untraditionally Lala

The hosts highlighted the title as an example of an unflappable hero, noting her calm demeanor and the famous line about a spoonful of sugar making medicine go down. They spoke positively about the character’s resilience, framing the book as a source of inspiration.

Episode: BONUS: I’m Holding Out For A Hero!

The hosts mentioned Mary Poppins as a hero, noting her unflappable attitude and recalling the classic line about a spoonful of sugar making medicine go down.

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Okay. This is a good one. Mary Poppins. Lady never lost her shit and quit on the spot with no notice.

Did she have never seen Mary Poppins? Is that spoonful of sugar makes the medicine go down?

Makes the medicine go down.

The Herd with Colin Cowherd

A brief joke referenced the classic children's book while the hosts were introducing a segment.

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Something about Mary Poppins?

— Episode: Boxing with Chris Mannix - Jake Paul

Episode: Boxing with Chris Mannix - Jake Paul

A brief joke referenced the classic children's book while the hosts were introducing a segment.

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Something about Mary Poppins?

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