The Forgotten Magic of Bedknobs and Broomsticks As an 80s child, I was among many who fell under the spell of Disney's lesser known gem, Bedknobs and Broomsticks.
Despite its devoted fanbase, this 1971 film has long been overshadowed by Mary Poppins, from which it borrowed characters and plot points.
Bedknobs' production history was troubled, and mixed reviews led some to view it as a pale imitation of its better known cousin.