Julie Andrews on why 'My Favorite Things' is one of her favorite songs from THE SOUND OF MUSIC

Julie Andrews on why "My Favorite Things" is one of her favorite songs from THE SOUND OF MUSIC.

Today would have marked the 48th AFI Life Achievement Award presentation in honor of the legendary Julie Andrews. As we are unable to gather in that way at this time, we wanted to take a moment to celebrate her iconic work by selecting THE SOUND OF MUSIC as our Movie Club pick of the day and offer an exclusive preview of our sit-down interview with the incomparable Julie Andrews.

AFI Movie Club is a program that raises the nation’s spirits by bringing artists and audiences together – even while we are apart. AFI selects an iconic movie each day for the world to watch together, creating a communal viewing experience. Audiences can “gather” at AFI.com/MovieClub to view the featured movie of the day with the use of their preexisting streaming service credentials. Learn more at AFI.com/MovieClub and join the conversation at #AFIMovieClub.

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[shiraneemills]

The Sound of Music is one of the best things that happened in our lives!

[tnichlsn]

so much class! Thanks for giving all of us a lifetime of fond memories.

[sMoneyPenny]

Julie is so adorable. My no. 1 movie with her in the leading role is "Victor & Victoria". great co-stars, funny story and amazing music too.

[jennahildebrand]

I m a big fan of Julie .I wish I could sing with her

[michelles]

There are so many favorite movies of Julie. The Sound of Music, Victor/Victoria, Darling Lili, Princess Diaries 1&2 and so many more. Can’t list them all.

[charnelson]

Watching “Sound of Music” during quarantine has lifted my spirits!

[AndreinaGarban]

This lovely lady is amazing! Such a gift not only for Hollywood but for the world!

[AndySaenz]

Wow, the children asked her to sing They knew she was a huge star.

[manuelorozco]

I’m quite surprised the young actors were already Star struck of Julie before Mary Poppins came out. I’m not a huge fan of the Sound of Music as I am of Mary Poppins. But I just enjoy a musical with beautiful songs. And the Sound of Music is timelier than ever in these Post Pandemic times!

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...I tried to pronounce "supercalifra..." and I don't think succeeded in doing so...