The surprising story behind Walt Disneys most successful live-action film.

When Bob and Dick Shermantwo relatively unknown songwritersfirst walked onto the Walt Disney Studios lot to pitch a song for Annette Funicello, they had no idea that theyd end up meeting Walt himself, or that a few months later theyd be developing the songs and story line for the studios biggest live-action movie ever. In this captivating book, Todd James Pierce details the process from conception through production, including the challenges that the boysand Disneyfaced in dealing with author P. L. Travers and persuading her that their vision for the film would resonate with audiences.

While the Shermans and their songs are at the heart of the book, there are also lively anecdotes about the casting of the movie, the innovative special effects, and the relationship between Mary Poppins and the larger Disney world. Making Mary Poppins tells the fascinating story behind an iconic film.