Friends of Tony Orlando and Dawn Message Board
June 2005
| Shannon 06-27-05 7:59 PM |
Yellow Ribbon |
| I have always thought this song was about a man serving in the military. That the prison part was just a metaphor. My best friend thinks otherwise. Who's right? Did he really write about being in prison? | |
Pat 07-01-05 7:42 AM |
Re: Yellow Ribbon |
| Your friend is correct. | |
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| Macca 06-20-05 9:03 PM |
"To Be With You" |
| The song "To Be With You" is great. Did you know that Freddie Prinze, Sr is singing on the backup vocals? Just a tidbit of trivia I thought I'd share. Freddie had a great voice and sang one of the opening numbers on one of the TOAD shows. Great talent. | |
Pat 06-20-05 11:00 PM |
Re: "To Be With You" |
| Welcome to Friends of TOAD, Macca! Yes, it is pretty common knowledge among TOAD fans about Freddie's performance on that album, but thanks for sharing the trivia with those who don't know.. | |
Julie 06-21-05 3:08 PM |
Re: "To Be With You" |
| Wow, I actually had never heard that. Very interesting..... | |
Pat 06-21-05 8:00 PM |
Re: "To Be With You" |
| LOL! Julie, I can't believe you didn't know this. | |
Julie 06-23-05 3:11 PM |
Re: "To Be With You" |
| Yeah, I was still pretty young when that record was recorded so at the time I wasn't reading articles or newspapers to find out tidbits such as this ;). But I *am* surprised I didn't hear or read about it in all these years since then. You learn something new every day, I guess. | |
Steve 06-23-05 3:46 PM |
Re: "To Be With You" |
| Does the actor Freddy Prinze Jr ever converse with Tony Orlando? His father and Tony Orlando were such good friends that it seems like they would. Also, where does Sarah Michelle Gellar fit in? | |
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| Pat 06-16-05 11:01 PM |
TOAD in the Studio! |
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Here are
some more tidbits for all TOAD fans from Joyce:
For some special advance info for all the fans, we will be leaving on June 19 for Nashville. We will be recording all that week and will return that Friday night. I won't give you a list of all of the songs that are going to be on the Christmas CD, but here are a few: Christmas Song, Mary's Boy Child, Ave Maria, Silent Night, to name a few. It's all very exciting. There is also in the works a non-Christmas song for the group perhaps to be released the first of the year. There is even talk about another non-Christmas CD sometime in the new year. How sweet it is! |
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Julie 06-17-05 2:55 PM |
TOAD in the Studio! |
| This Christmas CD sounds like it's going to be wonderful! And a new single? a new CD???? What a bonus! What a year! What a group! Thank You Joyce for updating us through Pat and thanks Pat for keeping us informed of all the latest on this fantastic set of projects in store for our favorite group! | |
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Pat 06-18-05 10:30 PM |
Re: TOAD in the Studio! |
| And, for those who have emailed me to ask, YES, Pam will be performing on the Christmas CD as she did on all of their albums. | |
Catherine 06-18-05 11:11 PM |
Re: TOAD in the Studio! |
| Thanks Joyce for giving us the inside scoop! Thanks to Pat and to this web site as well. I am pleased to learn that there will be the traditional Christmas songs on the CD. I know we all want to sing along with them. | |
Doug 06-19-05 12:04 AM |
Re: TOAD in the Studio! |
| TOAD in Nashville. What a hoot! Michael Omartin is an outstanding producer so this CD will definitely be a superior product. I wonder, Joyce, what your reaction is to recording in the studio again with TOAD, after so many years apart? With technology screaming along in the ensuing years since TOAD recorded was there anything different being in the studio then versus now? Just curious. | |
Maria 06-19-05 6:45 AM |
Re: TOAD in the Studio! |
| Okay, it's only June and already there is Christmas music going through my head! Having to wait until September for the DVD will be an arduous task, but having to wait until October, ouch! | |
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Jean 06-19-05 7:04 AM |
Re: TOAD in the Studio! |
| Thanks for the scoops! I'm curious about the non-Christmas song; any clues you want to drop in that regard? Even the genre or maybe the writer? Enquiring minds, you know. | |
Donna 06-19-05 10:43 AM |
Re: TOAD in the Studio! |
| The mind boggles with all this great news. A traditional Christmas CD and the definitely possibility of a new CD as well! Get the smelling salts! | |
Wally 06-19-05 1:05 PM |
Re: TOAD in the Studio! |
| Wonderful news about all this music from my favorite group. Thanks for keeping us fans updated. | |
Cal 06-19-05 4:22 PM |
Re: TOAD in the Studio! |
| Okay. Here is the countdown! 86 days to the DVD, 114 days to the Christmas CD. | |
Janna 06-19-05 5:05 PM |
Re: TOAD in the Studio! |
| Thank you for this great news! | |
Lee 06-23-05 6:36 PM |
Re: TOAD in the Studio! |
| Would love to see you
there!!! I always thought you were great..met and shook your hands in the
70's at Monticello Raceway in NY...I was just a kid ...but you guys took
time to shake my hand...a great sign of how friendly you were. Thanx!!! |
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| Pat 06-13-05 11:13 PM |
And the Good News Just Keeps On Coming! |
| Just a few more tidbits to
pass along to all you anxious folks--from Joyce:
Regarding the Christmas CD: I know the fans are going to love the Christmas CD It is absolutely beautiful. I love it!!! Michael Omaritan is one talented man. His producing is totally awesome. I can't wait to get it done. We are all so very excited about it. Tony and Telma said they love it too. It is really going be something to behold. I know the songs we did before were good, but this is so very different than what we did back in the day. There is something for everyone on this CD and its going to be awesome. I can't wait. |
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Julie 06-14-05 1:05 PM |
Re: And the Good News Just Keeps On Coming! |
| Very cool! It sounds like Tony, Telma and Joyce are as excited about all of this as we are. Can't wait to see the final products! | |
Linda 06-14-05 3:40 PM |
Re: And the Good News Just Keeps On Coming! |
| Thanks Joyce (and Pat too) for giving us the info about the DVD extra material. I thought I had read somewhere else that it had already been filmed. They'd better get on the ball if they are going to have it ready for release in September. LOL. | |
Mary 06-14-05 3:56 PM |
Re: And the Good News Just Keeps On Coming! |
| Wow Joyce, that sounds fantastic! You really sound about as excited as we all are for this Christmas CD. | |
Catherine 06-14-05 6:11 PM |
Re: And the Good News Just Keeps On Coming! |
| Unbelievable! My dreams are coming true. It looks like there will be a reunion in our future! | |
Ron 06-14-05 8:45 PM |
Re: And the Good News Just Keeps On Coming! |
| Thanks for sharing and caring about the group. It sounds like you are really excited about all of this. | |
Marc 06-15-05 12:05 AM |
Re: And the Good News Just Keeps On Coming! |
| Can you all imagine how outstanding this CD is going to be with them sounding so excited about it! It will definitely come through with their singing I am sure. I wish I could be a fly on the wall during those sessions. | |
Michael 06-15-05 12:41 AM |
Re: And the Good News Just Keeps On Coming! |
| And we shall awaken unto the DAWN again! LOL. | |
Karen 06-15-05 6:03 AM |
Re: And the Good News Just Keeps On Coming! |
| The group sounds happy, we are happy, can life get any better? | |
Andrea 06-15-05 7:17 AM |
Re: And the Good News Just Keeps On Coming! |
| I wonder how many tracks on going to be on the CD. I know, patience! | |
Rob 06-15-05 10:42 am |
Re: And the Good News Just Keeps On Coming! |
| I am a teenager all over again :) I had always wanted them to do a Christmas CD because I love Christmas music. I never thought this would ever happen. I am about as excited as Joyce sounds. Thanks Joyce and Pat for filling us in. | |
Del 06-22-05 8:51 PM |
Re: And the Good News Just Keeps On Coming! |
| It's all coming together so very well. Michael Omaritan is doing a great job of capturing Tony Orlando & Dawn while making it all very 2005! I really believe the Christmas album will not only make fans happy, but also be the unique Christmas offering the public has been looking for but not getting in recent years. A little more trivia. There is a BELL Records connection for Michael Omaritan too. Michael played keyboards for the last season of The Partridge Family. | |
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| Pat 1:18 AM 06-10-05 |
Ladies and Gentlemen, the News We've All Been Waiting For! |
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R2 Entertainment is releasing the DVD debut of the "Tony Orlando and Dawn" variety TV show in a three-disc DVD set on September 13. Yes, that's right all you Friends of TOAD out there, finally an official release date! The disc will accompany the reissue of the group's entire music catalog for the first time on CD in a six-disc set. "Tony Orlando and Dawn -- The Ultimate Collection 3-DVD Set" will include highlights from the CBS series that ran from 1974-77, including comedy sketches with guest stars such as Jackie Gleason, Milton Berle, Kate Smith, Alice Cooper, Sly & the Family Stone and Freddie Prize, and performances of songs including "Tie a Yellow Ribbon" and "Knock Three Times." Their Christmas album will debut on October 11, "Tony Orlando and Dawn -- A Christmas Reunion." So take this great news and spread it far and wide to one and all! TOAD IS COMING, TOAD IS COMING, TOAD IS COMING! |
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Gina 06-10-05 1:34 AM |
Re: Ladies and Gentlemen, the News We've All Been Waiting For |
| Pat, I can't believe you didn't title this BREAKING NEWS! LOL! Seriously, this is terrific news and something we've been waiting for. Congrats. to the group. | |
Mark 06-10-05 1:40 AM |
Re: Ladies and Gentlemen, the News We've All Been Waiting For |
| After all this time we have dates. What incredible news. I've marked my calendar. | |
Viv 06-10-05 2:22 AM |
Re: Ladies and Gentlemen, the News We've All Been Waiting For |
| Guess what everyone is getting for Christmas from me this year? lol | |
Charlie 06-10-05 2:30 AM |
Re: Ladies and Gentlemen, the News We've All Been Waiting For |
| Thanks for posting this info so early. It was great news to come across in the wee hours of the morning. | |
Beverly 06-10-05 2:32 AM |
Re: Ladies and Gentlemen, the News We've All Been Waiting For |
| I can hardly wait. This is such exciting news. I was afraid it was dropped or shelved since we hadn't heard anything in a while. Wonderful, wonderful news. | |
Linda 06-10-05 3:01 AM |
Re: Ladies and Gentlemen, the News We've All Been Waiting For |
| Oh my, the thought of facing myself on DVD from 30 years ago. Ouch! I'm sure my kids will get a kick out of it though. This show contains many happy memories for me and I'm looking forward to the set. | |
Cal 06-10-05 6:36 AM |
Re: Ladies and Gentlemen, the News We've All Been Waiting For |
| This news awakens some old feelings in me. Some had the Ginger or Maryanne thing. I had the Telma or Joyce thing. It will be wonderful to see these lovely ladies on my screen again. | |
Ron 06-10-05 6:38 AM |
Re: Ladies and Gentlemen, the News We've All Been Waiting For |
| Wonderful wonderful wonderful. TOAD IS BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACK! | |
Moira 06-10-05 7:11 AM |
Re: Ladies and Gentlemen, the News We've All Been Waiting For |
| Just what I've been waiting for. I'm going to buy bunches of them. | |
Babe 06-10-05 7:12 AM |
Re: Ladies and Gentlemen, the News We've All Been Waiting For |
| Does anyone know what else songs are on the DVD? | |
Doug 06-10-05 7:15 AM |
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| I am so looking forward to seeing those lovely ladies again. | |
Stephanie 06-10-05 7:22 AM |
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| I hope this leads to more things and maybe they will be out on the road again? | |
Ana 06-10-05 7:26 AM |
Re: Ladies and Gentlemen, the News We've All Been Waiting For |
| I'm hoping the scenes they selected are some of my favorites, since we can't have the whole show. I imagine we will have to wait and see what it is. Will there be a group viewing anywhere? | |
Sarah 06-10-05 8:44 AM |
Re: Ladies and Gentlemen, the News We've All Been Waiting For |
| I am so looking forward to the release of the DVD. I haven't seen the shows since they were originally on the air and although I would prefer to see each show in its entirety, I guess I will just have to be happy with this sampler they have put together of their favorite moments. I hope that some of them are my favorite moments too. Especially that Phyllis Diller show. I still laugh when I think about that, even though I haven't seen it in all these years | |
Kirsten 06-10-05 8:46 AM |
Re: Ladies and Gentlemen, the News We've All Been Waiting For |
| Has a pricepoint been set on these DVD set yet? | |
Jay 06-10-05 8:49 AM |
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| Joyce was always my favorite. She was so quiet and shy, but when you least expected it, she would let out a zinger or two. I hope they put in some of the Lou Effy and Moreen sketches. Anytime I see one of those bathrobes that look like they are made out of a bedspread, it makes me think of them. | |
Chuck 06-10-05 9:01 AM |
Re: Ladies and Gentlemen, the News We've All Been Waiting For |
| Sweet Joyce and bold Telma. That's what I remember the most about this show. Beautiful women with beautiful voices that I can still hear in my memories. Is there anywhere to pre-order the DVD set at this time? | |
Carol 06-10-05 9:15 AM |
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| This is a beautiful way to start the day. | |
Olivia 06-10-05 11:11 AM |
Re: Ladies and Gentlemen, the News We've All Been Waiting For |
| I can hardly wait to see that hunky Tony Orlando on my TV again. I feel like I'm a teenager again and am freaking out about watching my favorite TV show. Only this time I will get to see the show over and over and over again. I just wonder how my husband is going to feel about me taking over the big screen TV and dancing my special choreographed steps to their tunes. ;-) | |
Julia 06-10-05 11:32 AM |
Re: Ladies and Gentlemen, the News We've All Been Waiting For |
| There have been a lot of changes over the years in television and the thing I miss the most is the variety show. I am happy to see the return of this show to DVD. Good wholesome entertainment with lots of music and comedy for all ages. Why can't they make TV like that nowadays? | |
Joe 06-10-05 11:46 AM |
Re: Ladies and Gentlemen, the News We've All Been Waiting For |
| Some people read the paper with lunch. I read the net to check up on my favorite sites. Then I see this news. I'm finally going to have my Telma and Joyce on TV anytime I want. | |
David 06-10-05 11:51 AM |
Re: Ladies and Gentlemen, the News We've All Been Waiting For |
| I am looking forward to hearing their voices again. I hope that their voices sound better with the seasoning of age. | |
Marc 06-10-05 11:57 AM |
Re: Ladies and Gentlemen, the News We've All Been Waiting For |
| Time to pull out the platform shoes and polyester suits! The 70s are back! Where did I put that disco ball? It's going to be a fun time. | |
Donna 06-10-05 12:03 PM |
Re: Ladies and Gentlemen, the News We've All Been Waiting For |
| Oh my, the heart throb of my youth is going to be on my TV screen again. I am surely going to be reliving some fun times of my youth when this DVD set comes on the market. Are they going to do a release party or a signing party? | |
Bud 06-10-05 12:15 PM |
Re: Ladies and Gentlemen, the News We've All Been Waiting For |
| Such a treat to go with my lunch today. I can tell you that this DVD set will be playing on many plane trips this fall. I wonder if there will be any marketing on the airshow on planes like they did with the Johnny Carson DVD set. | |
Sonny 06-10-05 12:43 PM |
Re: Ladies and Gentlemen, the News We've All Been Waiting For |
| Good news! I'll be first in line when they go on sale. | |
Frank 06-10-05 12:50 PM |
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| I can't wait to see these great people again. Will they be touring? | |
Will 06-10-04 1:01 PM |
Re: Ladies and Gentlemen, the News We've All Been Waiting For |
| Telma and Joyce were two of the most lovely ladies on nighttime TV. I will be glad to see them again. | |
George 06-10-05 1:42 PM |
Re: Ladies and Gentlemen, the News We've All Been Waiting For |
| I am hoping the DVD has some duets sung by Telma and Joyce. That was one of my favorite parts of the show. | |
Laurence 06-10-05 1:53 PM |
Re: Ladies and Gentlemen, the News We've All Been Waiting For |
| Some people had the Farrah Fawcett poster on their wall. I preferred my pictures of the two hottest ladies on TV for three years. It will be good to see them again. Will there be a "bonus poster" included with the DVD? j/k | |
Maryanne 06-10-05 2:12 PM |
Re: Ladies and Gentlemen, the News We've All Been Waiting For |
| The time is finally here! I've been waiting and waiting for official news and am glad to have read it here first. Thanks for keeping us updated Pat and the others here at this site. I don't say it often enough. Even though I visit all the time, I don't think to post my thanks. So thank you thank you thank you! | |
Julie 06-10-05 2:32 PM |
Re: Ladies and Gentlemen, the News We've All Been Waiting For |
| Wow! What wonderful news! We now have a date that we can mark on the calendar and look forward to! I can't wait to scoop up my copy of each. I have thought about how special it would be for them to do a Christmas album and now, this Christmas, I can cozy up by the fireplace, well, if I had one :), and listen to their beautiful voices singing my favorite Christmas tunes. Chances are I'll have heard it a million times by December. Gee, it's going to be a long summer. This news made my day! | |
Dawn 06-10-05 2:35 PM |
Re: Ladies and Gentlemen, the News We've All Been Waiting For |
| It's me, Dawn, no not THAT Dawn. I'm glad to see that my favorite namesake group will be back recording again. | |
Wally 06-10-05 2:40 PM |
Re: Ladies and Gentlemen, the News We've All Been Waiting For |
| I'm looking forward to the couture of the 70s coming to the big screen again. That alone should be plenty of hours of laughter. Seriously though, I'm personally looking forward to the music part of this DVD release. I hope there are more than the standard hits on it. | |
Jean 06-10-05 2:51 PM |
Re: Ladies and Gentlemen, the News We've All Been Waiting For |
| Some angels heard and answered my prayers. I wish they were able to release it earlier, because I am not finding anything of value on TV this summer at all. But I'll take what I can get. | |
Mercy 06-10-05 3:03 PM |
Re: Ladies and Gentlemen, the News We've All Been Waiting For |
| Thanks for letting us know. | |
Sissy 06-10-05 3:04 PM |
Re: Ladies and Gentlemen, the News We've All Been Waiting For |
| Great news to find on this stormy afternoon. Thanks for the update. | |
Carolina 06-10-05 3:11 PM |
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| Will these CDs be available in stores are are they being offered some other way? I know there was a lot of talk about marketing it in different ways. However, it is done I hope that I can get my copy right away. | |
Nita 06-10-05 3:12 PM |
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| I lost my old audiotapes of the shows somewhere on some move or other. It will be nice to take a trip down memory lane with this DVD set. | |
Janna 06-10-05 3:20 PM |
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| I can hear the theme song now and the drum roll before they came out to do their little jokes and skits. I hope this will include segments from "the lost episodes" the four shows of the summer replacement series. I wore those tapes out on my tape recorder for playing them so often. | |
Barry 06-10-05 3:41 PM |
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| Hubba hubba. Joyce and Telma were two hot looking ladies in those days. I'm sure I'd see them the same way now. | |
Trudy 06-10-05 4:02 PM |
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| This is great news and I thank you for sharing it with us. | |
Jeff 06-10-05 4:19 PM |
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| This is good; no it is great! Will there be a possibility to get an autographed set? | |
Andrea 06-10-05 4:41 PM |
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| Patience is virtue, only I'm not feeling so virtuous right now. Even though we finally know the date, I want it to be sooner. Selfish, perhaps, but remember I've been waiting something like 0 years to see these shows again. No VCRs in the olden days and I lost the audiotapes years ago. I WANT MY T.O.A.D.! | |
Robin 06-10-05 4:52 PM |
HOT DOG! |
| I'm 17 again! Really! :D
Well, at least I will be when I spot myself in the audience once again.
And, I'm just boggled to recall that I actually was there for both the
Jackie Gleason and the Kate Smith tapings. (Not to mention that Bay City
Roller taping, which I really do need to write up for the Archives like I
promised.) Seriously, Pat, this is amazing news. The last time I saw anything from the variety show (since I don't have cable, hence no airings on Good Time TV) was circa '78, while visiting Joyce, and she fired up her 3/4" machine to pop in a video or two from her personal memorabilia collection.... |
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Sue 06-10-05 5:12 PM |
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| Wow, it took nearly two years from the first time I read about this on this message board and it's finally here. I am hoping the end product is just what we've been waiting for. As for the Xmas CD, that is the really exciting part for me and will make great stocking stuffers for all my friends. | |
Catherine 06-10-05 5:23 PM |
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| I feel like you will all understand this; that in its day the group was a phenomenon. I hope that by the release of the DVD, CDs, Christmas CDs that it will lead to the actual reunion of this wonderful group. I am looking forward to at least seeing them do the talk show circuit promoting the DVD release and maybe doing a few tunes on the air on those shows. | |
Roger 06-10-05 5:56 PM |
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| Cool chicks back on the screen, but this time it is a big screen TV and not the tiny little ones with mediocre picture and sound. Even those people who have been able to see the show while it was airing on Good Life should be in for a treat with the quality they get from DVD in both picture and sound. | |
Candace 06-10-05 5:59 PM |
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| Okay, who is the first one here that is going to have a TOAD party. I wonder if I can remember those dance steps I made up in the rec room to go along with the songs. I remember the hand move Telma and Joyce did with Tie and Yellow Ribbon. They always looked so great and dressed in the most exotic outfits and they were so lucky to be able to work with Tony. Now as for my man Tony, who could look better in a tux and platform shoes I ask you? Absolutely no one! I'm just drooling thinking about it. And that hair: how many of us have thought about running our fingers through it? I'd better stop now. I'm getting a bit carried away. <blush> | |
Donna 06-10-05 6:01 PM |
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| Do we know how many hours these DVDs run? Will it be like 3 hours of TOAD? Way cool. I'm hoping they put in some extra bonus footage too. I wonder if they have outtakes? | |
Katie 06-10-05 6:59 PM |
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| I'm so excited...and I just can't hide it...I'm about to lose control...and I think I like it. :) | |
Lisa 06-10-05 7:01 PM |
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| Lately I've noticed that several shows from the 70s were being released to DVD and I kept hoping that this one would too. The Christmas CD is a great addition. | |
Chip 06-10-05 7:13 PM |
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| TOAD and my flat screen TV; that's all I need. | |
Roxanne 06-10-05 7:22 PM |
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| Oh Tony Tony Tony. I'm a teenager again with the memories this brings up. My favorite tux was the blue one. :) | |
Jack 06-10-05 7:44 PM |
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| Telma and Joyce back on the screen again. I've always wondered what happened to Joyce after the show. We all know Telma went into TV and did very well and is still sassy as ever, but it's my sweet shy quiet Joyce I have missed all these years. | |
Missy 06-10-05 8:10 PM |
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| I have a few of the tapes, but they really are poor quality. I am looking forward to seeing them and hearing them on high quality DVD. | |
Tina 06-10-05 9:11 PM |
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| I am looking forwarding to seeing one of my favorite TV shows of all time back on my TV screen. I wonder if my girls will go ga ga over Tony like I did back in the day. Maybe I won't say anything just to see if they think, as Paris Hilton would say, he's hot (or is that spelled hohhhht)? | |
Arch 06-10-05 9:17 PM |
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| It's all about the music. Personally that was my favorite part of the show. I know the rights are difficult and time consuming to clear, but maybe that's what they've been working on these past two years? | |
Erica 06-10-05 9:55 PM |
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| Thrilling news! They will make such great gifts too and since this isn't a show that is shown wide in syndication many people haven't seen it in years. Like me. I think I may be the first person to wear out the DVD, even though they say it is impossible. | |
Anita 06-10-05 11:17 PM |
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| At last! Does anyone know how we can buy it? Is there going to be a presale at any store or on online? | |
Fred 06-10-05 11:30 PM |
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| Does anyone know if there will be personal appearances by the group? | |
Fred 06-11-05 12:19 AM |
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| Exciting news. I'll be first in line for all of them. | |
John 06-11-05 4:14 AM |
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| Lucky me. I get to see Telma and Joyce anytime I want to now. | |
Alice 06-11-05 9:09 AM |
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| I am so looking forward to the release of this DVD. Especially to see if my memories of the show are accurate. | |
Karen 06-11-05 9:17 AM |
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| I love to see so many people excited about the release of the DVD and CDs. I'm personally looking forward to the new Christmas CD. I always wondered why they hadn't recorded one while they were still appearing together. I collect Christmas music and I always felt my collection was lacking without one from them. I'll be glad to fill that space in October. | |
Michael 06-11-05 10:55 AM |
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| Great to see so many people excited about this news. It should sell like blockbusters when it's released. | |
Sandy 06-11-05 1:14 PM |
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| Oh my Tony back on my TV again! I am so looking forward to that! | |
Kathy 06-11-05 3:11 PM |
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| All these posts are so wonderful. Obviously this has created quite a buzz. Sales should be outstanding. Maybe if it is so successful someone will take the tedious task of getting clearance for each show and we could end up with each season on DVD one day. | |
Alex 06-11-05 5:26 PM |
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| Tony Tony Tony! I can hear myself screaming already. lol | |
Diane 06-11-05 5:33 PM |
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| Will there be any bonus material on these DVDs? Someone else asked about bloopers. Those would be hysterical. | |
Paul 06-11-05 7:18 PM |
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| It's great that there are so many TOAD fans out there waiting for the release of the DVDs. I don't think I can add much to what's already been said. | |
Kevin 06-11-05 8:55 PM |
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| Great news! | |
Sarah 06-11-05 9:41 PM |
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| That's wonderful news. I can't wait to see the clips from the variety show again. The Christmas album will be nice too. I'm buying both of them the day they come out! | |
Marie 06-11-05 9:55 PM |
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| Terrific! I'm going to be first in line for this DVD! Will they be selling autographed copies, like people do for book releases? It would be cool to have a signing party. | |
Del 06-12-05 7:29 AM |
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| Too bad no one is excited about it all-LOL. It's good to see a board so lively. It's all going to be very worth the wait. | |
Shirley 06-12-05 9:57 AM |
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| Just what I've been waiting for. I will be counting the days until the release. | |
Gloria 06-12-05 10:35 AM |
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| I will be glad to have TOAD in my living room again. I hope they make the talk show circuit, because it would be great to hear them talk about working together on the show. | |
Pat 06-12-05 11:02 AM |
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| I have to comment on how wonderful it is to see the responses here to a release date. I know many of you have been patiently waiting since Brandt first raised the question on this board two years ago of what we would like to see in a DVD. The response was outstanding then and I can only believe it showed the company how many people had an interest in the project. And again the response is there now. Obviously, no one has lost interest in this project on this board! | |
Julie 06-12-05 12:36 PM |
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| Wow! What great fan interest! If this doesn't show TPTB that the need for a TOAD reunion is at hand, then I don't know what will! I am looking forward to the commentary from the group on the DVD. Someone mentioned bloopers too. That would be so great if those were included. Of course, if they do, they will HAVE to include the on-air blooper of Phyllis Diller's wig coming off. That was an absolutely priceless moment of this show! I would also love to see Lou Effy and Moreen bloopers. And a musical, photo montage at the end would be nice to see. Oh, the anticipation :). | |
Pat 06-12-05 12:45 PM |
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| Julie, I know what you mean. I've been overwhelmed with the posts flooding in on this subject. It is just wonderful that so many people have responded in such a positive way. The numbers have really cranked up on our Message Board too, so for the number of people who have posted, there are many more who are reading all about it. All good things! | |
John 06-12-05 2:14 PM |
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| There's not much I can add to all of the above posts, except to say this is the best thing that has happened to the DVD market in a long time. | |
Melissa 06-12-05 5:10 PM |
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| Does anyone know how the Christmas CD is going to go? Will it be modern or traditional or what? I love that they are doing clips of the shows, as sometimes the material of the 70s doesn't really hold up over time. So for now, I'm happy with select clips. | |
Cathy 06-12-05 9:11 PM |
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| We are looking forward to the release of the DVD and CDs. | |
Jessie 06-13-05 12:25 PM |
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| Thanks for letting us know about the release dates. | |
Jill 06-13-05 12:40 PM |
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| I hope that this will be a very successful DVD, so that they will release more clips from more shows. I know once I see the DVD I will remember dozens more scenes or songs that I wished they had included on it. Still it is a wonderful thing happening for the group. Oh yes, also thank you for telling us about it. | |
John 06-14-05 9:09 PM |
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| I am marking my calendar, That's just great news I will tell everyone, What a great year for TOAD and for US. Thanks for keeping us updated what a awesome web site. | |
Del 06-19-05 7:48 PM |
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| There is already quite a buzz in the press from Billboard to Rolling Stone-all very positive and exciting! | |
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I am in the process of collecting photos of
entertainers from the era I grew up on. Does anyone know how I can get a
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Group photos are readily available on eBay. |
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I'd like to say hi to Toti Fuentes. We used to play music together in L.A. I hope he is well. |
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Tony is an awesome performer, and I have been a fan since I was 10 years old. Can anyone tell me where to get some of his older music? |
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Most of the older music is currently available on compilation CDs both in stores and on line. The DAWN catalogue will be released on CD later this summer. There's always eBay if you are looking for record albums. |
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