The Sound of Music

Was watching a rerun of Oprah on Diva Channel last night -  since it's the farewell season,  they've been showing back to back episodes and i luckily stumbled on two special episodes,  first was the one where Portia de Rossi was guest,   the second one was the one celebrating  The Sound of Music's  45th anniversary.     I read about that episode last year,  but never got to check out the actual episode since i can't seem to catch Oprah on a regular basis here in Manila.

Twas such a treat to see the cast,  Julie Andrews (who is very beautiful then and now),  Christopher Plummer (despite his being 80,  still has that regal bearing)  and the actors and actresses who played the Von Trapp children,  who are now, at least aged 50.    

They showed clips of the movie,  and in the interviews, they talked about several trivia during the shoot,  and what the cast is up to now.  

The Sound of Music is such a feel-good movie,  which provides values focusing on families,  loyalty to one's country and most importantly,  hope.     Seeing the opening scene where Julie Andrews would make the famous turn while on top of the Alps with such a magnificent view makes one really fill how alive the hills are.     I have seen the movie several times,   i thank my folks for introducing me and my brother to this movie,  and i now realize that my kids have not seen this movie yet.  I am sure they will also like it,  so i better go get the digitally mastered DVD right away.

kudos to Oprah who knows how to bring back memories like this . . . no wonder,  she is where she is and what she is now. . .