Once Upon a Mattress (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1972, Once Upon a Mattress is a comedy, music and tv movie film directed by Ron Field, running about 78 minutes. “The second television adaptation of the Broadway classic.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The second television adaptation of Once Upon a Mattress was broadcast on December 12, 1972, on CBS. This production, videotaped in color, included original Broadway cast members Burnett, Gilford and White, and also featured Bernadette Peters as Lady Larken, Ken Berry as Prince Dauntless, Ron Husmann as Harry, and Wally Cox as The Jester. It was directed by Ron Field and Dave Powers. Again, several songs were eliminated and characters were combined or altered. Since the parts of the Minstrel and the Wizard were cut from this adaptation, a new prologue was written with Burnett singing "Many Moons Ago" as a bedtime story.
Who’s in it. Once Upon a Mattress stars Carol Burnett as Princess Winifred the Woebegone, Ken Berry as Prince Dauntless, Jane White as Queen Aggravain and Bernadette Peters as Lady Larkin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Once Upon a Mattress has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Once Upon a Mattress page.
If you liked it. Fans of Once Upon a Mattress tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Once Upon a Mattress (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Once Upon a Mattress change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Once Upon a Mattress worth watching?
- Once Upon a Mattress holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, music and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Once Upon a Mattress?
- Once Upon a Mattress stars Carol Burnett, Ken Berry, Jane White, Bernadette Peters and Jack Gilford.
- When was Once Upon a Mattress released?
- Once Upon a Mattress was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.