The Power and the Glory (1961 film) Times" called it "a proverbial milestone and a major disappointment." The "Los Angeles Times" said it was "less than it could be". The Power and the Glory (1961 film) The Power and the Glory is a 1961 American TV film based on the novel "The Power and the Glory" by Graham Greene. It was produced by David Susskind for Talent Associates-Paramount. The production was shot for American TV but also distributed theatrically overseas. It was Olivier's second performance for American television following an acclaimed production of "The Moon and Sixpence" which won him an Emmy. Playwright Dale Wassterman wrote the
Power and the Glory Glory" consists of three verses, each followed by a chorus. The first verse invites the listener to walk with the singer, and it describes some of the natural wonders of the United States. The second verse names some of the states through which the listener and the singer would travel. The third verse notes that the United States is "only as rich as the poorest of the poor" but also as "strong as our love for this land". The chorus of "Power and the Glory" describes the United States as "a land full of power and glory": A fourth verse,