Free to Be… You and Me
1974
Animation Family TV Movie Documentary
Synopsis
Free to Be…You and Me, a project of the Ms. Foundation for Women, is a record album, and illustrated book first released in November 1972, featuring songs and stories from many current celebrities of the day (credited as "Marlo Thomas and Friends") such as Alan Alda, Rosey Grier, Cicely Tyson, Carol Channing, Michael Jackson, and Diana Ross, among others. An ABC Afterschool Special using poetry, songs, and sketches, followed two years later in March 1974. The basic concept is to encourage a post-60's gender neutrality, while saluting values such as individuality, tolerance, and happiness with one's identity. A major thematic message is that anyone, whether a boy or a girl, can achieve anything.
Credits
Cast
Alan Alda as Self
Billy De Wolfe as The Principal (voice)
Marlo Thomas as Self - Host
Mel Brooks as Baby Boy (voice)
Michael Jackson as Self / Young Boy
Roberta Flack as Self / Young Girl
Crew
Dave Brain (Animation)
Larry M. Davis (Assistant Director)
Frank L. Thompson (Costume Design)
Craig McKay (Editor)
Jim Hanley (Editor)
Jerry D. Good (Executive In Charge Of Production)
Lynn Masters (Hairstylist)
E. Thomas Case (Makeup Artist)
Carole Hart (Producer)
Marlo Thomas (Producer)
Jim Hilton (Sound Mixer)
Lee Dichter (Sound Re-Recording Mixer)
Norman Steinberg (Supervising Producer)
Alan Uger (Writer)
Bruce Hart (Writer)
Carole Hart (Writer)
Original Poster
Free to Be… You and Me - Original Poster
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