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Free to Be You and Me :: 0790748622
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| Like Schoolhouse Rock, Marlo Thomas's 1970s children's TV show, Free to Be… You and Me met with immediate success and became a treasured piece of entertainment over the years. Based on her award-winning album of songs, skits, and comedy, Free to Be explores the infinite possibilities of childhood. Fans know most of the skits in the 45-minute show verbatim, and it's easy to see why right from the beginning with an infectious title track followed by a puppet sketch featuring Thomas and Mel Brooks as newborns. Top talent appears on both sides of the camera, including Alan Alda who directs and performs a cartoon about a boy who wants a doll. However, the presentation does show its age at times: a teenage Michael Jackson singing (with Roberta Flack) on how he's not going to change when he grows up. For all ages. --Doug Thomas Editorial Descriptions are usually submitted by the manufacturers, publishers and authors. Contact us if you are one of them, and wish to change the above description. |
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Author: Guest
My 4 year old daughter likes her DVD. Dad bought it for her because he remembered it from his childhood. He was disapointed that some of the skits he remembered were not included in the DVD but on the whole it rated well with him. It gets watched pretty often in our house.
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Author: Guest
When my daughter was born, a relative and I wound up reminiscing about this album and how much we both loved it growing up. Next thing I knew, a copy of the DVD arrived as a gift for my daughter and me. The first time I sat down and watched, it brought back all my memories of being a little girl in the 70's. I could even still sing along with the title song! Right now, my daughter is too young to do much except listen as I sing or play music for her, but I hope she grows up enjoying these songs as much as I did. Yes, the visuals are dated, but I believe the messages of these songs are as pertinent now as they were thirty years ago. Best of all, the songs get their messages across without being "preachy." I think this is a fabulous alternative to much of what's out there for kids today, and dated as some elements may be, "Free to Be You and Me" is still a long, long way from going out of style.
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Author: Guest
My two year old just got this DVD as a birthday present. We have watched it three times. Although the animation and styles are a bit dated, and it's kind of odd watching Micheal Jackson, the messages throughout are still timely and I still love it. It was one of my favorites as a child (I remember watching it at school) and I'm so glad I can share it with my daughter now!
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Author: Guest
I bought this because I remembered loving it when I was a kid in the 70s. Now, my daughter is watching it all the time. The basic theme is timeless even if our daughters already know they can be doctors. It's fun and socially educational.
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Author: Guest
This dvd brings me back to when I was growing up in the 70's. I am happy to share this with my kids. Who can forget the baby puppets in the hospital window trying to figure out if they are boys or girls or Rosie Greer singing "It's Alright to Cry." One of the highlights is the duet by Roberta Flack and a young Michael Jackson singing "You Don't Have to Change at All." I am so happy I am able to have this piece of my childhood to share.
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