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Free to Be… You and Me (1974)

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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Top billed cast

  • Photo of Marlo ThomasMarlo ThomasSelf - Host
  • Photo of Alan AldaAlan AldaSelf
  • Photo of Harry BelafonteHarry BelafonteSelf
  • Photo of Mel BrooksMel BrooksBaby Boy (voice)
  • Photo of Rita CoolidgeRita CoolidgeSelf
  • Photo of Billy De WolfeBilly De WolfeThe Principal (voice)
  • Photo of Roberta FlackRoberta FlackSelf / Young Girl
  • Photo of Rosey GrierRosey GrierSelf
  • Photo of Michael JacksonMichael JacksonSelf / Young Boy
  • Photo of Kris KristoffersonKris KristoffersonSelf

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