The line: "A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down" was part of the song "A Spoonful of Sugar", used in the 1964 film "Mary Poppins". The song has since become one of the most beloved Disney songs of all time according to music film commentators.

The film "Mary Poppins" is an American musical fantasy that was directed by Robert Stevenson and produced by Walt Disney. The film's songs were written and composed by the Sherman Brothers (Robert and Richard). The screenplay was done by Bill Walsh and Don DaGradi, based on P. L. Travers's book series "Mary Poppins". The film combines live-action and animation and stars Julie Andrews in her feature film debut as Mary Poppins. The movie has Mary visiting a dysfunctional family in London, England. She employs her unique brand of lifestyle to improve the family's dynamic. Dick Van Dyke, David Tomlinson, and Glynis Johns are featured in supporting roles. The movie was shot entirely at the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California, using painted London background scenes.

The film obtained both critical acclaim and commercial success. It was the highest grossing film of 1964 and, at the time of its release, was Disney's highest-grossing film ever. It received 13 Academy Awards nominations, including Best Picture – a record for any film released by Walt Disney Studios. It won 5: Best Actress for Andrews, Best Film Editing, Best Original Music Score, Best Visual Effects, and Best Original Song for "Chim Chim Cher-ee".

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