Susan

Tony in Texas
Friday 29-Sep-2000 15:02:19
Is there a chance that Tony will be coming to Texas? It's really hard for me to travel  and I would love to see him. I go to Branson sometimes  but I can't travel like I would like.

Pat
pat@friends-of-toad.com
Friends of TOAD Wild Ride
Thursday 28-Sep-2000 22:50:43
Thursday.  Due to flight problems  we missed Moondoggie on Thursday night—boo hoo hoo  but Ingo was a great substitute.  My flight from SFO was substantially delayed to the point where I spent more time on the plane than Julie did on her flight from St. Louis.  All blamed on LA weather.  She had quite a wait at LAX before I arrived.  Fortunately  we were allowed to use cell phones while we were stuck on the tarmac at SFO and I was able to get messages to everyone.  Once at LAX everything ran smoothly.  We didn’t make it down to Huntington Beach until 10:00 and the beaches there close at that time.  It was an exhausting day  so we just called it an early night.
Friday.  Disneyland.  I was thrilled to learn that Disneyland has 70 ECVs for rent at the park—although the price is close to that of the admission itself.  It also comes with a lengthy booklet with all the secret entrances to the rides for the disabled.  It certainly made for a more pleasant visit  quicker access to all rides in the park  and an interesting view of the behind-the-scene works of the park.  And  no one had to lug purchases or refreshments around.  They stayed in the basket.  Yippee!!!  We also had seats in the first car on every ride there.  Only two new rides are accessible in the traditional way through the maze.  Julie had trouble with her car in Autopia and kept stalling out--must have been that Chevron gasoline LOL!!!  We only had one problem at the Haunted Mansion when the access route was blocked by a garbage can  but Mike (who was vacationing there from Guam) and his son lifted the ECV around the obstacle!  They could qualify for the Olympic weightlifting team--those vehicles are heavy!  We had dinner at the Tomorrowland Plaza where TOAD appeared in 1973  although the act playing there that evening was nothing in comparison.  It rained that night (who ever said…It never rains in Southern California!?!) so after we were thoroughly soaked  we headed back to the hotel concierge lounge  had a late night snack and watched some of the Olympics.  Can you believe that the hotel valet couldn't find my car?  This is beginning to become a tradition.  First in AC and now here too!  At least in Atlantic City  they tried to give me better cars--this time they tried to give me a green Saturn—three times!  I think that Steve  the valet attendant  got beaned on the head by his surfboard one too many times.  All was resolved when Gustave the manager on duty intervened.
Saturday.  Huntington Beach (a/k/a Surf City USA).  We started the day with breakfast on the balcony of the concierge lounge and watched the surf.  Later when we went down to the beach I found out it was the first day of the Newport Pro Am surfing competition.  After watching the competition for a while  we walked down the beach and collected shells for the science corner of Julie’s class.  Lots of photos were taken of the Pacific Ocean  surfers and seagulls.  We drove the coast route up to LA  toured through Japantown and then went to our next overnight stop.  Typical LA traffic  but with 2 in the car we were able to use the commuter lane and cruised past most of the backups.  With the rain from the night before it cleared the smog away and it was the first time I was ever able to see the skyline of LA.  But please  someone  explain to me why gas is 40 cents a gallon cheaper in Southern California than Northern California???
We dressed for the show early (all of us wearing our Unique Creations jewelry—the line made by Pam and Joyce) and headed back towards LA.  Finding the theater wasn’t too difficult.  It seemed just when we felt we were totally lost  the street we were looking for came up.  As we neared the theater there were signs directing us.  The place was packed and we were lucky to get there early and grab a close parking space!!!   Seeing Pam and Joyce on stage again and hearing them sing was fantastic!!!  The are both in excellent voice.  Such a treat!  They sang one duet and also the background parts for the other songs in the production.  The play was an inner city based musical revolving around dreams  both realized and broken  gang issues as they overtake the lives of two young men from the same family  and the family’s attempts to intervene and save at least one of them.  In one scene  after Pam finished lecturing the young gang member on what he needs to do in life to turn himself around  Joyce continued by suggesting that he needs to go watch the reruns of the Jeffersons or the Tony Orlando and Dawn Show!!!  Then the undercover cop in the scene broke out into Tie a Yellow Ribbon…  It was soooooooooo funny.  The audience roared with laughter.  After the play we got together and took plenty of photos.  Sherry Payne (who was recently on tour with Diana Ross as one of the Supremes) was there showing the girls her support and we were able to meet her and speak with her as well.  The theater had to turn the lights out to get us out of there!!!  We would have chatted the night away otherwise.  As fate would have it  we turned the wrong way on Beverly Boulevard and ended up in front of CBS Television City where they filmed the TOAD show from 1974-1976.  It was on Julie’s list of places to visit earlier in the day  but we didn’t have the time.  It was another late night.  In the morning I hit the Jacuzzi first thing and then the pool.  We had breakfast at the hotel and headed out toward Vegas—stopping at a few outlet centers along the way :)
Sunday.  Vegas.  We didn’t have enough time to catch Jono’s show in Vegas.  We were only in town a few hours.  Too bad they don’t rent ECV’s there  it would have made it so much easier.  I did the great tour down the strip  giving the background on the Vegas of the 70s when TOAD appeared regularly at the Riviera  the things we used to do when we were in town (well some of them anyway LOL!!!)  and how much it had changed over the years.  Just reminiscing about the old days  long before Steve built the first themed mega-resort.  We dropped off the photos from the night before at the one hour photo and had dinner while we waited for them.  Unlike Atlantic City  their one hour photo is open 24 hours!  The photos turned out great!!!  We cruised through a few casinos  took more photos  and hit the road back to LA.  We made it to the hotel in just under 4 hours. 
Monday.  Morning and the end of the 800+ mile road trip of the past 4 days came too soon.  But I felt good knowing that we did our best to show Julie a great time here.

Tara
Re: Friends of TOAD Wild Ride
Friday 29-Sep-2000 16:43:38
Hi Pat   I was waiting to read about your adventure. It sounds like you had a really good time.  I enjoy reading your stories.

Julie
Claim It
Thursday 28-Sep-2000 19:03:25
Hi everyone   I'm sorry it has taken me so long to get my review posted  but I've had computer problems. But things back on track now and I'm thrilled to say that I have now had the pleasure of meeting Joyce and Pam Vincent.
I will let Pat tell you all about our travel adventures  as only she can  but as far as the show  Claim It was a wonderful production with fantastic characters and a very talented cast who brought them to life. Pam and Joyce were terrific in their roles and what a thrill it was for me to finally see them perform live. Joyce almost had us on the floor laughing as she delivered a line to her "stage nephew" warning him that he shouldn't be out on the streets.... "You should be home watching "The Jeffersons". Or better yet  watching reruns of "Tony Orlando and Dawn"." Wow  what a great line and a great moment for the TOAD fans in the audience. There was no doubt after that where their TOAD fans were sitting. LOL!!!
After the show  the members of the cast had a meet and greet session. Our friend Char had arranged for us to meet with Joyce and Pam after the show and had mentioned that I was traveling all the way from St. Louis to see them in the play. Pam and Joyce were so nice and very funny. They took the time to meet with everyone who wanted a few minutes of their time. We had a wonderful meeting and took many pictures which will be added to the "On the Road With Toad" section of the site.
I want to thank Pat  Char  Joyce and Pam for making this such a memorable time and trip to LA!!

Charlene
Re: Claim It
Friday 29-Sep-2000 09:07:58
Hi Julie  Boy did we have a great time at the play. It was so nice sitting there with Pat and yourself watching the play. And we were all about to fall out of our chairs when Joyce said that line about watching the reruns of "Tony Orlando and Dawn Show". It was so great to see Pam and Joyce on stage again. I hope we see more of them on stage. Which they do have another musical play on Oct 7. As soon as I get that information I will let you know.
I am so glad that I was able to arrange for you to meet Joyce and Pam in person. I know that has been a dream of yours for a long time. If only you would of got to see Telma that would of really been great. That was so nice of Pam and Joyce to take time to spend a few minutes with all of us there to see them. They told me when I talked to them before the play  that they would for sure make time to meet you since you were coming all that way to see them in this play. We did get some very nice pictures of all of us with them. I could of gotten more pictures of them on stage if it weren't for some people complaining about taking pictures! Right Julie and Pat? Oh well that didn't stop me from getting pictures. I just passed my camera on down to Pat to take pictures for me. We will get pictures no matter what we have to do. Right Pat!
Too bad we all can't be there together to see the play on Oct. 7 to support Pam and Joyce. It looks like it is going to be a really great musical with lots of dancing and singing.
I would like to thank Pam and Joyce also for taking time to meet with us after the play. Even though they were so tired they still spent a few minutes with us all. And thanks Julie and Pat for everything. It was a great trip we had.

Pat
pat@friends-of-toad.com
Re: Re: Claim It
Friday 29-Sep-2000 12:30:36
Charlene  Pam sent me the flyers for the shows on October 7th and 8th!  There are now 2 different shows that weekend!  I will have them up on the website tonight.
It was fun to be together and have such a fantastic weekend.  Thanks for suggesting Grinders for breakfast.  We had a great time there too. 
It was nice to see Julie #2 there and to meet Roger as well.
It was such a great 4 days that we'll have to arrange something like it again.

Pat
pat@friends-of-toad.com
Re: Claim It
Friday 29-Sep-2000 23:32:50
Julie:  I'm so glad you enjoyed your wild ride here.  We did cram a lot into a few days.  Pam and Joyce were so gracious to all of us and so happy to see us all there together--it was just like the old days.
Too bad Char didn't bring her famous chocolate chip cookies!  Next time Char!!!

Rona
Rcupid2000
Atlantic City
Friday 22-Sep-2000 20:01:22
I saw Tony in Westbury this Summer he said he was coming to AC. Does anyone know when?

JO

Re: Atlantic City
Monday 25-Sep-2000 21:13:22
Hi Rona!  Our friends here at TOAD are always well informed on Tony's appearances and continue to update his schedule as information is received.   Most of all the hotel showrooms have been contacted regarding any upcoming shows and I'm sure that information will be passed along to us as soon as it's received.
Until then  we'll just have to keep our fingers crossed!

John
Joyce  Pam
Wednesday 20-Sep-2000 22:27:20
Hey Julie   I heard that Pam and Joyce are doing another play around October 13th  in Los Angeles? Please tell Joyce and Pam to keep on singing because they are wonderful as everbody agrees. I wish I could go to see them in LA. I hope that TOAD will tour again. Have fun and tell Pam and Joyce that John said hello from Charlotte  NC. Keep up the good job with the web site.

Julie
Re: Joyce  Pam
Wednesday 20-Sep-2000 23:15:15
Thanks John. Pam and Joyce will be doing another musical play on October 7. As soon as more details are available  we will be sure to post them.

Pat
pat@friends-of-toad.com
On The Road with TOAD
Wednesday 20-Sep-2000 00:53:15
For those of you who don't know already  both Julie and I will be attending the play Claim It--starring Joyce Vincent and Pam Vincent on Saturday  September 23rd in Los Angeles.  Our road trip starts Thursday when we'll both be flying into LAX from different locations and meeting there.
Since both Julie and I will be ON THE ROAD WITH TOAD  we appreciate your patience with any delays you may experience in posting messages to this message board.  We intend to welcome Julie to the Golden State with true California hospitality  starting with a beach party barbeque on Thursday night.  Who knows  we may even sing a few TOAD songs around the campfire.  ;)
Thanks to all of you who have sent your well wishes and please check back for our reviews!!!  We will try to put those on the site as soon as possible.

Julie
Re: On The Road with TOAD
Wednesday 20-Sep-2000 08:47:40
Oooo  sounds like fun. I guess I should pack the marshmallows  graham crackers and chocolate. :)

Pat
pat@friends-of-toad.com
Re: Re: On The Road with TOAD
Wednesday 20-Sep-2000 20:23:50
What!!!  No oreos???  LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tara
Re: On The Road with TOAD
Wednesday 20-Sep-2000 09:47:11
Dear Pat and Julie  I hope you have a wonderful time and enjoy.  I cannot wait to hear what the new adventure will be this time!

Julie
Re: Re: On The Road with TOAD
Wednesday 20-Sep-2000 18:51:21
Tara  Susan and Jo:  Thank you so much! I wasn't really blessed with the gift of writing as Pat was  but I will do my best in the review department :).

Susan

Re: On The Road with TOAD
Wednesday 20-Sep-2000 14:22:54
Pat  you and Julie have a wonderful time. We'll be thinking of you. If you get a chance to talk to Joyce or Pam  tell them good luck with the play and much success.

JO

Re: On The Road with TOAD
Wednesday 20-Sep-2000 15:07:14
How truly wonderful for the both of you!
I wish you both a fantastic time.   I know you are both so excited to be meeting for the first time and getting to share some terrific time together! 
Have a fabulous time at the play  remember to tell the girls to "break a leg" and I for one  cannot wait to read your thrilling reviews!
A California Beach Barbeque while singing TOAD songs around the fire will be a perfect evening!
Wish I could be there to share it with you!
(I know  I know  Pat  I had my chance  fool that I was to turn it down!!!!!)
Have a great  great time and also 
say hello to Mickey and Minnie for me!

Pat
pat@friends-of-toad.com
Re: Re: On The Road with TOAD
Wednesday 20-Sep-2000 20:19:36
Jo   I will give your regards to all--especially Moondoggie!!!

Pat
pat@friends-of-toad.com
Happy Birthday Pam Vincent!!!
Monday 18-Sep-2000 21:39:33
Happy Birthday Pam!!!  Hope you're taking time out of your busy rehearsal schedule to celebrate today.
We are looking forward to getting together on Saturday.
Have a great day!

Julie
Re: Happy Birthday Pam Vincent!!!
Monday 18-Sep-2000 22:36:52
Yes! Happy Birthday Pam  from all of your Friends of TOAD!!

Susan

Re: Happy Birthday Pam Vincent!!!
Tuesday 19-Sep-2000 11:24:21
Happy Birthday Pam  I hope you have many more to come. God Bless you.

Sue

Re: Happy Birthday Pam Vincent!!!
Tuesday 19-Sep-2000 21:44:25
Happy Birthday Pam!  Hope it was filled with joy and happiness.  Much success with the play on Saturday.  Pat and Julie  have a great time and we cant wait to hear about your trip.

Julie
Re: Re: Happy Birthday Pam Vincent!!!
Wednesday 20-Sep-2000 08:42:56
Thanks so much  Sue. I'm really looking forward to it. It should be a fun trip! We'll be posting our reviews as soon as possible.

Tara
Re: Happy Birthday Pam Vincent!!!
Wednesday 20-Sep-2000 09:48:31
Dear Pam   AVE A HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND MANY MORE!

DEL

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAM!!!
Monday 18-Sep-2000 21:18:05
A very Happy Birthday wish for Pam today.

John
Happy Birthday Day Pam
Monday 18-Sep-2000 17:10:25
Happy Birthday Pam    hope you have a nice birthday today and many more  Love and God Bless You.

kaitsuan

Question
Wednesday 13-Sep-2000 10:51:47
I have been a fan for years in Tokyo.
Did Tony Orlando released new album recently?

Julie
Re: Question
Thursday 14-Sep-2000 22:51:35
Tony is currently working on his new album. At this time  he has completed 4 tracks.

Kaitsuan

Re: Re: Question
Sunday 17-Sep-2000 10:40:32
Please advise us on this board if Tony Orlando & Dawn released new album.

Kathy

Re: Question
Friday 15-Sep-2000 12:44:00
Tony is currently in the process of recording a new album.  He had hoped to release it this fall  but it is taking a bit longer than he had anticipated.  I have no doubt it will be well worth the wait  though. 

Keyslady

Tony Orlando
Sunday 10-Sep-2000 09:36:47
I have been a fan for years.
Will Tony be appearing in Florida in the near future?

Re: Tony Orlando
Sunday 10-Sep-2000 15:04:06
Nothing currently scheduled.  But keep checking the schedule. 

nicker7

Help Needed!
Saturday  9-Sep-2000 13:48:05
Hi guys!   I'm desperately looking for Tony Orlando Appearances with Lynda Carter (Audio or tape). If you can help me please let me know (sawnie@sion.com) Thanx so much advance!

DEL

Re: Help Needed!
Sunday 10-Sep-2000 23:59:37
Tony appeared on Lynda Carter's "Street Singing" special. I used to have the audio but don't anymore.

carol

the original singers of a song
Saturday  9-Sep-2000 05:16:35
Who was the original singers of "tie a yellow ribbon round the old oak tree"?.
When was it released originaly?
When did Tony Orlando & Dawn release it?
How long was it in the charts for (UK) ?

Julie
Re: the original singers of a song
Saturday  9-Sep-2000 07:56:54
Hi Carol:  Tony Orlando and Dawn were the original singers of the song. It reached #1 on the Billboard chart on March 17  1973 and stayed #1 for 4 weeks. It was on the chart for a total of 17 weeks. I'm not real sure about the statistics for the UK  sorry.

Garry
weeks on UK chart
Tuesday  3-Oct-2000 11:37:41
Tie a Yellow Ribbon was on the UK charts for 40 weeks - 39 consecutively - in 1973.  It was number one in the UK for 4 weeks and was top selling single of the year.

Jo

Another Resue!
Friday  8-Sep-2000 06:46:58
Well  again  many  many thanks Pat!
Pat again saves the day for me! 
When Tony was slotted for the 10:15 WOR broadcast  tried as hard as I may  because of working conditons  my radio wasn't receiving any of the AM Stations.  Frantic  I was about ready to leave work (for as long as it took) and be forced to sit in my car to await the interview.
When just about ready to leave  Pat called me via cell phone all the way from California to tell me that Tony's interview was delayed. I thanked her  chatted with her a bit and thought we'd be on our own.  Nope.  What does this crazy  but wonderful woman do for me?  She stayed on the phone the WHOLE ENTIRE TIME waiting with me for Tony to arrive!  Then  due to modern technology  we both listened to the interview over the internet  all the while via Pat's cell phone!
   (imagine the toll charges!!)
Not only did I not have to be confined to my car  I was able to listen to Tony clearly at the same time  sharing the morning with a very wonderful friend!
Thanks again Pat!!

Pat
Re: Another Resue!
Friday  8-Sep-2000 14:40:25
It was my pleasure Jo.  After all  I was already up early (yet again AARGH!!!) to listen to the show and since you mentioned you would need to sit in your car to hear it  I thought I could catch you before you ran out to the car and wasted your time waiting.
It was indeed enjoyable listening to the show together and being able to chat with you and comment on it at the same time.  It was a fun 90 minutes!

Pat
Tomorrow is TV Day
Thursday  7-Sep-2000 18:08:29
Tomorrow is VCR day and I am glad.  It's been tough to be living East Coast early morning hours with all those radio programs.  I was on time for all of them though  which was no easy task being many time zones away!  LOL!!!

Tara
Re: Tomorrow is TV Day
Friday  8-Sep-2000 05:59:10
It has been great in New Jersey.  I heard Tony on the radio yesterday morning and I have CBS on now waiting to hear when he will be coming on.  It has been absolutly wonderful hearing him on the radio and waiting to see him on TV.  It will be a late one tonight Tony with Letterman should be funny.  We need to see more of Tony on TV!

Pat
TV Guide Chat tonight
Wednesday  6-Sep-2000 12:38:43
Since I know many of you access this board during the day I thought I would post the instructions for the TV Guide Chat here.  The chat is accessible to AOL members only.  So if you don't have AOL you can sign up for the free trial (just leave yourself enough time for the download).
To attend the TV Guide chat - please visit Aol Keyword : TV Guide about 30 minutes before the event is slated to begin and the chat now button will appear and link you to the appropriate chat room.
For those who will not be able to attend  there will be a transcript of the chat posted to that site.

Sue

Re: TV Guide Chat tonight
Wednesday  6-Sep-2000 16:59:33
Pat:  Thanks for all the help!  I came on early to try and figure out what to do and low and behold you have saved the day!  You are the BEST  :)

Jo

Re: TV Guide Chat tonight
Wednesday  6-Sep-2000 20:24:08
Thank you ever so much Pat!  Your always accurate information helped me to find my way not only to the chat tonight but to several of the radio broadcasts coming up on Thursday morning  here in New York as well as the Morning Show on Friday!
You've been as always  so helpful!!!!!

Robin
RobinSchin@aol.com
Re: TV Guide Chat tonight
Thursday  7-Sep-2000 18:45:06
Okay.  So who went  and who's gonna tell us about it?  I suspect it will be ages before AOL gets the transcript uploaded!
Thanks from someone who was stuck at work without AOL at 4:30 PDT -

Pat
pat@friends-of-toad.com
Re: Re: TV Guide Chat tonight
Friday  8-Sep-2000 13:42:51
Robin  I know what you mean  between all these radio shows being on at the crack of DAWN  the chat was during working hours for those of us on the West Coast and beyond!  So far this week I've been up at 5:00 A.M. every morning to catch the radio programs!!!  And  I am NOT a morning person!  I'm just hoping I don't hit the wall tonight and miss Letterman.  The Morning Show on CBS was pre-empted out here because of the US Open.  Sheesh!
I have the TV Guide transcript for anyone who wants it.  Just request it by email and I will send it to you. 

Pat
Check the Schedule
Wednesday  6-Sep-2000 03:39:14
Be sure that you check the schedule page for numerous additions to Tony's TV and Radio appearance schedule over the next 3 days. http://www.friends-of-toad.com/Frame%20Schedule.htm
Several of the radio programs are available over the internet  so even if the station isn't in your listening area you may be able to listen to the program.