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. For the supernatural episode, see free to be you and me supernatural. You and me, which was inspired by her niece dionne thomas. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. You and me was a pet project of proud feminist marlo thomas a. The history of free to be you and me as remembered by marlo thomas, carole hart, stephen lawrence and letty cottin pogrebin. The free to be a family project came about in very much the same way as free to beyou and me. This is the book we all know and love by marlo thomas and her friends brought to new life with brand new illustrations to captivate and inspire a new generation of readers on a journey of the heart.
You were lucky to have such an enlightened mother gillian. Jude childrens research hospital, which was founded by her father danny thomas in 1962. Free to be you and me marlo thomas and friends bell records bell1110 12 33 rpm lp stereo released in november, 1972. I recently purchased the book for my granddaughter after seeing marlo thomas. She went on to create multiple recordings and television specials related to her book. It was loved by everyone and very ahead of its time. You and me, the groundbreaking tv special, was first broadcast 40. 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. The brainchild of actress marlo thomas, free to be you and me was also the product of thomas life lived in showbiz. Kristofferson is shown with actress marlo thomas, who created free to be. The album featured a wide variety of celebrities, including marlo thomas. All year long, and the right words at the right time volume 2.
Just like youand just like this book i know ill continue to grow and change over the years into new versions of me. We still need this book to communicate to our childrengrandchildren the importance of letting each boy and girl have a positive selfesteem. Based on the 1972 bestselling record and book, the special starred free to be creator marlo thomas and featured the. Phil donahue recalled marlo thomas memorable appearance. Free to be you and me is a childrens entertainment project, conceived, created and executiveproduced by actress and author marlo thomas. 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. May 17, 2010 opening sequence of original free to be. A look at the animation that resulted from the groundbreaking childrens record that became a book and then a tv special, each setting a creative foundation for generations. Nov 30, 2012 free to be you and me became a wildly successful franchise for books, tv specials and records. After this series marlo thomas released a childrens book, free to be. You and me met with immediate success and became a treasured piece of entertainment over the years. This is the book we all know and love by marlo thomas and h. Free to be you and me is a youngsters diversion venture, imagined, made and official created by onscreen character and creator marlo and delivered in a joint effort with the ms. As a musician, i get to hear this all the timeamazing voices, high and low, sweet and funky, all coming together like some great big choir.
The sentiments of thirtyfive years ago are as relevant today as when this book was published. She is the author of five bestselling books, 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 compilation of inspirational stories, songs, and poems. The series ran for 5 years and gave her a golden globe award and four emmy nominations. The project was in the form of a vinyl record and illustrated book first released on november 1972.
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. Margaret julia marlo thomas is an american actress, producer, author, and social activist best known for starring on the sitcom that girl and her awardwinning childrens franchise free to. This curated image gallery will showcase some of the sexiest marlo thomas bikini pictures that will. While we are talking about her beauty, skills and professional life, we want to now take you on a ride through a marlo thomas bikini photo gallery. The tracks are a mix of spoken word, poetry, stories and songs. Marlo thomas recently sat down with childrens book editor pamela paul to discuss its 40th anniversary. Sadly i still fell into some of those gender norms, but the messages of that album really resonated with me. This segment is titled, william wants a doll and is about a little boy who wants a doll instead of.
It wasnt until 1966 when she acieved the role of ann marie on the sitcom that girl. 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. You and me marlo thomas on allmusic 1972 free to be. Provided to youtube by sony music entertainment williams doll alan alda marlo thomas free to be. Harry belafonte and thomas appeared in groucho marx costumes in the 1974 special. My elementary school even used songs from 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. She is married to phil donahue and is an active spokesperson for st.
It has a wider selection of products, easyto find store events, and amazing rare and collectible treasures. I went out looking for a book of wonderful bedtime stories to read to her. 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. With marlo thomas, alan alda, harry belafonte, mel brooks.
Like schoolhouse rock, marlo thomass 1970s childrens tv show, free to be. She conceived the new york times bestselling book free to beyou and me, which inspired a cd recording to which. The idea for free to beyou and me came about when my sister, terre, had her first childa daughter, dionne. You and me marlo thomas and friends, reynolds, peter h. You and me by marlo thomas, in very good condition. 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.
Marlo thomas says to feel free to be you and me the childrens record that taught us the real facts of life. You and me, sold more than 60,000 copies in its first 8 weeks. Awardwinning actress marlo thomas starred in the tv hits that girl and free to be. I first bought the vhs, free to be you and me for my daughter and my school in 1979. Calling in favors from people shed known since childhoodher father. The book, record and tv special were some of the inescapable things in my childhood no matter how hard i tried. 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. Jun 25, 2019 the hottest images and pictures of marlo thomas that are simply gorgeous. Again mel brooks and marlo thomas something for everyone marlo thomas, kermit the frog and the muppets. Buy a cheap copy of free to be you and me book by marlo thomas. 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. A 1974 book based on the record became a bestseller. 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.
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. In 1972, marlo released a childrens book called free to be you and me which was inspired by her young niece. Harry belafonte and thomas appeared in groucho marx costumes in the 1974 special free to be. Thomas is also known for her numerous publications and recordings. This is the foreword marlo thomas what buying this book will do gloria steinem a note to parents and other grownup friends letty cottin pogrebin free to be. Forty years ago this week, the tv special free to be. She conceived the new york times bestselling book free to beyou and me, which inspired a cd recording to which she contributed her vocal talents and a stage show. New 35th anniversary edition original stories with allnew illustrations and bonus sampler cd free to be. Oct 22, 2012 the brainchild of actress marlo thomas, free to be you and me was also the product of thomas life lived in showbiz. You and me for the first time or the one hundredth time you. The hottest images and pictures of marlo thomas that are simply gorgeous. Free to be you and me william wants a doll youtube. Based on her awardwinning album of songs, skits, and comedy, free to be.
Our cheap used books come with free delivery in the us. Best of all, in t he midst of all the merriment this book brings, kids experience. Establishment for women, it was a record collection and represented book. A short cartoon from the marlo thomas project, free to be, you and me. Kids and parents alike loved it and it was shown frequently for the next 25 years. You and me is a childrens entertainment project, conceived, created and executiveproduced by actress and author marlo thomas. Each page is one in a million, and they all shout out with the same, unstoppable message. As one of the editors of the new book when we were free to be, mentioned in the article above, i am moved to reply to you and let you know that you are the first person ive heard about to be named after marlo thomas. Marlo thomas graduated from the university of southern california with a teaching degree. 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. The first childrens liberation record album, 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. Like schoolhouse rock, marlo thomas s 1970s childrens tv show, free to be. Marlo thomas and the children of free to be writers, performers, and friends in a. It was an ambitious project produced by marlo to promote tolerance and. She received a grammy award for her childrens album, marlo thomas. You and me for the first time or the one hundredth time you will be engaged and transformed by this newly beautifully illustrated. Thomas serves as national outreach director for st. Each and every one of us has our own special song to sing. Mar 11, 2014 kristofferson is shown with actress marlo thomas, who created free to be. 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. Marlo thomas net worth, plastic surgery, divorce, married. Jude childrens research hospital, which was founded by her father danny thomas.
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