In Popular Culture
- Lawrence's recording of the song Getting to Know You from The King and I was featured on the soundtrack of the sitcom The King of Queens in the episode "Arthur, Spooner." It was originally telecast in the United States on CBS on September 23, 2002 as the season premiere. It has been repeated many times in syndication, on TBS (TV channel) in the United States and is available on the DVD for the Complete Fifth Season.
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