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Free to Be... You and Me (1974)

Free to Be... You and Me (1974)
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Marlo Thomas served as both producer and star for this landmark 1974 television special, which, through songs, stories, and comedy sketches, encourages children to accept and celebrate diversity in others, and embrace their own individuality. Guests stars include Mel Brooks, Alan Alda, Harry Belafonte, and Cicely Tyson; Michael Jackson, Roberta Flack, and Kris Kristofferson help provide the music. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Starring:
Marlo Thomas
Director(s):
Len StecklerFred Wolf, (more)
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Free to Be... You and Me

Marlo Thomas served as both producer and star for this landmark 1974 television special, which, through songs, stories, and comedy sketches, encourages children to accept and celebrate diversity in others, and embrace their own individuality. Guests stars include Mel Brooks, Alan Alda, Harry Belafonte, and Cicely Tyson; Michael Jackson, Roberta Flack, and Kris Kristofferson help provide the music. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
45 mins

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Director(s):
Len StecklerFred Wolf
Producer(s):
Marlo ThomasCarole Hart
Categories:
Family & Kids
Free to Be... You and Me Awards:
  • 1974 - Academy of Television Arts and Sciences - Outstanding Children's Special
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Ronald D.

I was almost a bit embarrassed when my wife saw the puppets in the first scene and asked what I was watching. I explained the show to her and told her this was something we watched in elementary school and about how much we all loved it. She told me she had never heard of the show before, so I guess she missed out. Although the show is dated, the message of diversity is still presented very well - even for the kids today, as my kids even enjoyed watching it. I think what makes this show so great is that each segment is just long enough to tell the story and get the message across without boring the audience it was intended for. A variety of music and animation is used in some segments, and although the material is dated it is still appealing for all ages.

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Cherie B.

Have loved this album/cd/video/dvd since I was a child. The DVD is obviously dated, but it sure was fun to watch. Very positive and encouraging to children.

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