A sequel to thomas acclaimed 1973 special free to be. You and me marlo thomas on allmusic 1972 free to be. Thomas serves as national outreach director for st. Based on the beloved childrens album that helped challenge gender stereotypes, this 1974 tv special brings a selection of songs from marlo thomas s record and book to the small screen via liveaction, puppetry and animation. Free to be you and me is a childrens entertainment project, conceived, created and executiveproduced by actress and author marlo thomas. The teachings of tolerance made an impact of all four of my children. Did a random search for kris on a torrent site and it came up.
Calling in favors from people shed known since childhoodher father. You and me vhs large case mel brooks michael jackson. Theres a land that i see where the children are free and i say it aint far to this land from where we are take my hand, come with me, wher. When my daughter was pregnant three years ago, she announced she had located the cd on. In this segment titled, princess atalantis, the princess wins the race and the right to choose her own husband. Provided to youtube by sony music entertainment glad to have a friend like you marlo thomas free to be. Best remembered for her starring role in the television classic that girl, actress marlo thomas also recorded a series of childrens albums inspired by her acclaimed free to be. The brainchild of actress marlo thomas, free to be you and me was also the product of thomas life lived in showbiz. Glossary of magic illusion wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. After this series marlo thomas released a childrens book, free to be. Like schoolhouse rock, marlo thomass 1970s childrens tv show, free to be you and me met with immediate success and became a treasured piece of entertainment over the years.
Marlo thomas was born on november 21, 1937, in detroit, michigan, the eldest child of comedian danny thomas 1912 1991 and his wife, the former rose marie cassaniti 1914 2000. The history of free to be you and me as remembered by marlo thomas, carole hart, stephen lawrence and letty cottin pogrebin. She has a sister, terre, and a brother, tony thomas, who is a television and film producer. The special also featured marlo thomas, kris kristopherson, rita coolidge naturally, since you see them. You and me, the groundbreaking tv special, was first broadcast 40 years ago, on march 11, 1974. With marlo thomas, alan alda, harry belafonte, mel brooks.
Marlo thomas is an american actress, producer, author, and social activist best known for starring on the sitcom that girl 19661971 and her awardwinning childrens franchise free to be. Listening to free to beyou and me now leaves me feeling kind of exhausted. I went out looking for a book of wonderful bedtime stories to read to her. You and me for the first time or the one hundredth time you will be engaged and transformed by this newly beautifully illustrated compilation of. In 1973 she along with gloria steinem and patricia carbine became the founders of the countrys first womens fund, the ms. Based on her awardwinning album of songs, skits, and comedy, free to be explores the infinite possibilities of childhood. Features song lyrics for marlo thomas s free to be you and me album. Kristofferson is shown with actress marlo thomas, who created free to be. Known for starring in broadway and film musicals, her characters typically radiated a fervent expressiveness and an easily identifiable voice, whether singing or for comedic effect.
By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our cookie policy. Carol elaine channing january 31, 1921 january 15, 2019 was an american actress, singer, dancer and comedian. Margaret julia marlo thomas is an american actress, producer, author, and social activist best known for starring on the sitcom that girl 19661971 and her awardwinning childrens franchise free to be. Today, thomas gifts and talents are continually on display in a torrent of everinvigorating projects. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. By kim rossi if you re old enough to remember this 1974 project by marlo thomas and a cavalcade of celebrities, you may be as dismayed as i am today. A short cartoon from the marlo thomas project, free to be, you and me. You and me to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Stream ad free with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet.
Kris kristofferson, rita coolidge and friends circle of friends. I missed so many of the powerful messages when i wore out the record when i was a kidor. The idea for free to beyou and me came about when my sister, terre, had her first childa daughter, dionne. I thought the political landscape was bad, divisive. Marlo thomas and friends address many issues from being true to you are. Margaret julia marlo thomas is an american actress, producer, author, and social activist best known for starring on the sitcom that girl 19661971 and her awardwinning childrens. While the special included some material from the book and album which preceded it such as carly simons. Provided to youtube by sony music entertainment its alright to cry rosy grier free to be. This is the book we all know and love by marlo thomas and her friendsbrought to new life with brand new illustrations to captivate and inspire a new generation of readers on a journey of the heart. Awardwinning actress marlo thomas starred in the tv hits that girl and free to be. Like schoolhouse rock, marlo thomas s 1970s childrens tv show, free to be. Margaret julia marlo thomas born november 21, 1937 is an american actress, producer, author, and social activist known for starring on the sitcom that girl 19661971 and her awardwinning childrens franchise free to be. Buy a cheap copy of free to be you and me book by marlo thomas. Including the free to be series, thomas has produced five other bestselling books.
You and me, which was inspired by her niece dionne thomas. Listen on apple music editors notes still basking in the bright afterglow of the summer of love, marlo thomas and a handful of her famous friends gathered in 1972 to deliver a message of acceptance, equality, empowerment, and peace aimed at a pintsized audience. You and me met with immediate success and became a treasured piece of entertainment over the years. This remastered version with improved audio and unrealesed material will be out on dvd late summer 2010. You and me and part of a multimedia project, the special was a coproduction with soviet russia and aired over abc on december 14, 1988. This segment is titled, ladies first and is about a little girl whos convinced that she should always be first, and. Gillian jacobs interviews marlo thomas about the lasting impact of free to be. Like schoolhouse rock, marlo thomas s 1970s childrens tv show, free to be you and me met with immediate success and became a treasured piece of entertainment over the years. Provided to youtube by sony music entertainment williams doll alan alda marlo thomas free to be. Jude childrens research hospital, which was founded by her father danny thomas in 1962.