Free to Be… You and Me
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.
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Marlo Thomas
Self - Host
Alan Alda
Self
Harry Belafonte
Self
Mel Brooks
Baby Boy (voice)
Rita Coolidge
Self
Billy De Wolfe
The Principal (voice)
Roberta Flack
Self / Young Girl
Rosey Grier
Self
Michael Jackson
Self / Young Boy
Kris Kristofferson
Self
Bobby Morse
Dudley Pippin (voice)
Tom Smothers
Self
Cicely Tyson
Self
Dionne Warwick
Self
Peter DuPre
Self
Stuart Pankin
Man in the Maternity Ward
Dustin Hoffman
Self (scenes deleted)
June Angela
Self (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bill Davis, Len Steckler, Fred Wolf
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan Uger, Carole Hart, Charlotte Zolotow, Marlo Thomas, Bruce Hart, Carl Reiner, Shel Silverstein, Phil Ressner, Norman Steinberg, Dan Greenburg, Mary Rodgers, Peter Stone, Lucille Clifton, Herb Gardner, Betty Miles
- Original Title
- Free to Be… You and Me
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 48m
- Production Studios
- Fred Wolf Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bill Davis, Len Steckler, Fred Wolf
Alan Uger, Carole Hart, Charlotte Zolotow, Marlo Thomas, Bruce Hart, Carl Reiner, Shel Silverstein, Phil Ressner, Norman Steinberg, Dan Greenburg, Mary Rodgers, Peter Stone, Lucille Clifton, Herb Gardner, Betty Miles
Craig McKay, Jim Hanley
Carole Hart, Marlo Thomas
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Uger
Writer
Carole Hart
Writer
Marlo Thomas
Writer
Craig McKay
Editor
Bruce Hart
Writer
Jim Hanley
Editor
Norman Steinberg
Writer
Carole Hart
Producer
Frank L. Thompson
Costume Design
Marlo Thomas
Producer
Bill Davis
Director
Len Steckler
Director
Fred Wolf
Director
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What is Free to Be… You and Me about?
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.
Who directed Free to Be… You and Me?
Free to Be… You and Me was directed by Bill Davis, Len Steckler, Fred Wolf.
Who stars in Free to Be… You and Me?
The principal cast of Free to Be… You and Me includes Marlo Thomas, Alan Alda, Harry Belafonte, Mel Brooks, Rita Coolidge.
When was Free to Be… You and Me released and how long is it?
Free to Be… You and Me was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 48m.
Is Free to Be… You and Me based on a book or true story?
Free to Be… You and Me is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Charlotte Zolotow", Book: "Phil Ressner".