Best of all, in t he midst of all the merriment this book brings, kids experience. The album featured a wide variety of celebrities, including marlo thomas. Based on the 1972 bestselling record and book, the special starred free to be creator marlo thomas and featured the. New 35th anniversary edition original stories with allnew illustrations and bonus sampler cd 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.
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. It wasnt until 1966 when she acieved the role of ann marie on the sitcom that girl. Phil donahue recalled marlo thomas memorable appearance. This segment is titled, william wants a doll and is about a little boy who wants a doll instead of. 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. 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. Just like youand just like this book i know ill continue to grow and change over the years into new versions of me. I first bought the vhs, free to be you and me for my daughter and my school in 1979. Jude childrens research hospital, which was founded by her father danny thomas in 1962. All year long, and the right words at the right time volume 2. You and me is a childrens entertainment project, conceived, created and executiveproduced by actress and author marlo thomas.
Based on her awardwinning album of songs, skits, and comedy, free to be. You were lucky to have such an enlightened mother gillian. Free to be you and me marlo thomas and friends bell records bell1110 12 33 rpm lp stereo released in november, 1972. 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. It was loved by everyone and very ahead of its time.
In 1973 she along with gloria steinem and patricia. 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. You and me, which was inspired by her niece dionne thomas. 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. 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. 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 sentiments of thirtyfive years ago are as relevant today as when this book was published. The idea for free to beyou and me came about when my sister, terre, had her first childa daughter, dionne. She is the author of five bestselling books, free to be. Mar 11, 2014 kristofferson is shown with actress marlo thomas, who created free to be.
This curated image gallery will showcase some of the sexiest marlo thomas. 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. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Each and every one of us has our own special song to sing. The history of free to be you and me as remembered by marlo thomas, carole hart, stephen lawrence and letty cottin pogrebin. You and me for the first time or the one hundredth time you will be engaged and transformed by this newly beautifully illustrated. I recently purchased the book for my granddaughter after seeing marlo thomas on tv saying it was rereleased. With marlo thomas, alan alda, harry belafonte, mel brooks. For the supernatural episode, see free to be you and me supernatural. Again mel brooks and marlo thomas something for everyone marlo thomas, kermit the frog and the muppets. The book, record and tv special were some of the inescapable things in my childhood no matter how hard i tried.
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. Five years before their meeting, marlo had released the childrens book record album free to be you and me. You and me marlo thomas and friends, reynolds, peter h. Foundation for women, it was a record album and illustrated book. Like schoolhouse rock, marlo thomass 1970s childrens tv show, free to be. Buy a cheap copy of free to be you and me book by marlo thomas.
Marlo thomas books list of books by author marlo thomas. Each page is one in a million, and they all shout out with the same, unstoppable message. A 1974 book based on the record became a bestseller. Marlo thomas and the children of free to be writers, performers, and friends in a. It has a wider selection of products, easyto find store events, and amazing rare and collectible treasures. Forty years ago this week, the tv special 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. 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. I went out looking for a book of wonderful bedtime stories to read to her.
Marlo thomas graduated from the university of southern california with a teaching degree. This curated image gallery will showcase some of the sexiest marlo thomas bikini pictures that will. Establishment for women, it was a record collection and represented book. You and me for the first time or the one hundredth time you.
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 marlo thomas on allmusic 1972 free to be. It was an ambitious project produced by marlo to promote tolerance and. You and me, sold more than 60,000 copies in its first 8 weeks. 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.
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 will be engaged and transformed by this newly beautifully illustrated compilation of inspirational stories, songs, and poems. Jude childrens research hospital, which was founded by her father danny thomas. 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. 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. My elementary school even used songs from free to be. Marlo thomas recently sat down with childrens book editor pamela paul to discuss its 40th anniversary.
Harry belafonte and thomas appeared in groucho marx costumes in the 1974 special. The series ran for 5 years and gave her a golden globe award and four emmy nominations. A short cartoon from the marlo thomas project, free to be, you and me. After this series marlo thomas released a childrens book, free to be.
She went on to create multiple recordings and television specials related to her book. 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. 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. Marlo thomas net worth, plastic surgery, divorce, married. We still need this book to communicate to our childrengrandchildren the importance of letting each boy and girl have a positive selfesteem. The hottest images and pictures of marlo thomas that are simply gorgeous. 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. 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. 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. May 17, 2010 opening sequence of original free to be.
You and me was a pet project of proud feminist marlo thomas a. I recently purchased the book for my granddaughter after seeing marlo thomas. 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. Kristofferson is shown with actress marlo thomas, who created free to be. She conceived the new york times bestselling book free to beyou and me, which inspired a cd recording to which. Marlo thomas says to feel free to be you and me the childrens record that taught us the real facts of life. 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. This is the book we all know and love by marlo thomas and h. In 1972, marlo released a childrens book called free to be you and me which was inspired by her young niece. Kids and parents alike loved it and it was shown frequently for the next 25 years. You and me, the groundbreaking tv special, was first broadcast 40.
The project was in the form of a vinyl record and illustrated book first released on november 1972. Free to be you and me william wants a doll youtube. Harry belafonte and thomas appeared in groucho marx costumes in the 1974 special free to be. Our cheap used books come with free delivery in the us. The first childrens liberation record album, 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. 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. Nov 30, 2012 free to be you and me became a wildly successful franchise for books, tv specials and records. Like schoolhouse rock, marlo thomas s 1970s childrens tv show, free to be. She received a grammy award for her childrens album, marlo thomas.
The tracks are a mix of spoken word, poetry, stories and songs. Awardwinning actress marlo thomas starred in the tv hits that girl and free to be. She is married to phil donahue and is an active spokesperson for st. Thomas serves as national outreach director 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 awardwinning childrens franchise free to be.
You and me by marlo thomas, in very good condition. Free to be you and me is a childrens entertainment project, conceived, created and executiveproduced by actress and author marlo thomas. The free to be a family project came about in very much the same way as free to beyou and me. 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. Sadly i still fell into some of those gender norms, but the messages of that album really resonated with me. Jun 25, 2019 the hottest images and pictures of marlo thomas that are simply gorgeous. Thomas is also known for her numerous publications and recordings.
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