Free to be you and me is a childrens entertainment project, conceived, created and executiveproduced by actress and author marlo thomas. New singing lesson videos can make anyone a great singer 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, where the children are free come with me, take my hand, and well live in a land where the river runs free in a land through the green country in a land to a shining sea and you and me are free to. You and me is a childrens entertainment project, conceived, created and executiveproduced by actress and author marlo thomas. You and me marlo thomas on allmusic 1972 free to be. This segment is titled, william wants a doll and is about a little boy who wants a. 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. T his week marks the 40th anniversary of an event close to the hearts of gender activists everywhere. The brainchild of actress marlo thomas, free to be you and me was also the product of thomas life lived in showbiz. 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. The history of free to be you and me as remembered by marlo thomas, carole hart, stephen lawrence and letty cottin pogrebin. With marlo thomas, alan alda, harry belafonte, mel brooks.
The idea for free to beyou and me came about when my sister, terre, had her first childa daughter, dionne. 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. Based on the beloved childrens album that helped challenge gender stereotypes, this 1974 tv special brings a selection of songs from marlo thomass record and book to the small screen via liveaction, puppetry and animation. Free to be you and me nodust by thomas, marlo ebay. Awardwinning actress marlo thomas starred in the tv hits that girl and free to be. Others included alan alda, carol channing, shirley jones and mel brooks. This segment is titled, ladies first and is about a little girl whos. Marlo thomas is a very famous producer, author, and actress, and she is popular for having starred on the show called, that girl. There are thousands upon thousands of childrens albums out there, but the one that quietly left its mark with more 70s children than perhaps any other album was this disc. You and me was a pet project of proud feminist marlo thomas a.
For me, it isnt really about male or female as much as your personality is your destiny. She is married to phil donahue and is an active spokesperson for. 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. I went out looking for a book of wonderful bedtime stories to read to her. Based on her awardwinning album of songs, skits, and comedy, free to be explores the infinite possibilities of childhood. 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. 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. A short cartoon from the marlo thomas project, free to be, you and me. It even may have launched the therapeutic revolution with the classic its all right to cry. Free to be you and me by thomas, marlo a copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition.
Marlo thomas has made an appearance in free to be you and me. Thomas is also known for her numerous publications and recordings. New 35th anniversary edition original stories with allnew illustrations and bonus sampler cd free to be. This version is identical to marlo thomas and friends free to be. Michael jackson and roberta flack sing when we grow up in the marlo thomas project, free to be you and me. In this segment titled, princess atalantis, the princess wins the race and the right to choose her own husband. You and me, except for the barcode on the back of the tray liner. Marlo thomas has earned emmys, one golden globe, also george foster peabody award. You and me was a childrens entertainment project that was created and executiveproduced by the famous actress and author marlo thomas. Calling in favors from people shed known since childhoodher father. Provided to youtube by sony music entertainment williams doll alan alda marlo thomas free to be. On march 11, 1974, abc aired marlo thomas free to beyou and me a musical. 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. You and me met with immediate success and became a treasured piece of entertainment over the years.
Marlo thomas wedded tv maker and anchor person phil donahue in the year 1980 and fills in as the national effort executive for st. 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. Marlo thomas and friends address many issues from being true to you are. She conceived the new york times bestselling book free to beyou and me, which inspired a cd. Margaret julia marlo thomas born november 21, 1937 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. Free to be you and me michael jackson and roberta flack. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. For the supernatural episode, see free to be you and me supernatural. Both male and female comics most of them are using their own lives, what they know. You and me is a storybook and a songbook, a collection of poems and a gallery of pictures that bring out the child in readers of all ages.
When my daughter was pregnant three years ago, she announced she had located the cd on. Jude childrens research hospital, which was founded by her father danny thomas in 1962. Watch sock puppets reenact your favorite misheard lyrics about food. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. Foundation for women, it was a record album and illustrated book. This segment is titled, william wants a doll and is about a little boy. Like schoolhouse rock, marlo thomass 1970s childrens tv show, free to be. You and me for the first time or the one hundredth time you will be engaged and transformed by this newly beautifully illustrated. Free to be you and me william wants a doll youtube.
Marlo thomas conceived of the album and television special in honor of her niece, but the end result affected an entire generation of kids. Conceived in michigan in the year 1937, entertainer marlo thomas is best associated with her featuring jobs in tv hits like that girl and free to beyou and me. 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. 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. Reissue of 1983 album, transferred from a vinyl copy. Kristofferson is shown with actress marlo thomas, who created free to be.
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