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Few television shows carried the charm and consistency of Murder, She Wrote, and few animated films rivaled the magic of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Remarkably, the two worlds overlapped through three extraordinary talents Angela Lansbury, Jerry Orbach, and David Ogden Stiers. While solving mysteries on television, they were also helping Disney craft one of the most beloved animated films of all time. Lansbury became the heartwarming Mrs. Potts, Orbach lit up the screen as the charismatic Lumière, and Stiers brought wit and class to Cogsworth.
Angela recorded “Beauty and the Beast” during her Murder, She Wrote years, famously nailing the song in a single take despite doubting her voice would suit it. Meanwhile, Orbach, already a familiar face on her show, added his Broadway flair to the enchanted candelabra, and Stiers’ comedic timing carried over seamlessly from Cabot Cove to the Beast’s castle. Together, they created a trio of performances that became instantly iconic.
What made it even more special was how naturally their talents intertwined across genres. The same warmth, intelligence, and chemistry that made Murder, She Wrote beloved were the very qualities that gave Beauty and the Beast its soul. It was as if Cabot Cove had cast a little magic of its own into Disney’s fairy tale proof that great storytelling, whether in mystery or in melody, always finds a way to endure.
Angela recorded “Beauty and the Beast” during her Murder, She Wrote years, famously nailing the song in a single take despite doubting her voice would suit it. Meanwhile, Orbach, already a familiar face on her show, added his Broadway flair to the enchanted candelabra, and Stiers’ comedic timing carried over seamlessly from Cabot Cove to the Beast’s castle. Together, they created a trio of performances that became instantly iconic.
What made it even more special was how naturally their talents intertwined across genres. The same warmth, intelligence, and chemistry that made Murder, She Wrote beloved were the very qualities that gave Beauty and the Beast its soul. It was as if Cabot Cove had cast a little magic of its own into Disney’s fairy tale proof that great storytelling, whether in mystery or in melody, always finds a way to endure.
Ahh! Angela Lansbury was an amazing actress and I loved her in Murder She Wrote and when I think of Beauty and the Beast I think of her!!
ReplyDeleteSophia and I loved her in Bedknobs and Broomsticks - it's our rainy day, curl up on the couch with a blanket kind of movie.
DeleteWhen I hear "Angela Lansbury" I always think first of Gaslight. I love the black and white film noir movies from the 1940s.
ReplyDeleteI wish I could say I stayed off Amazon...but, no. Even though I worked all weekend, I managed to order two side tables, a rug and pad, a clock, and a mattress and bed frame for my son's birthday gift. (: That crepe looks good!!
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