Donny & Marie was a variety show which aired on ABC from January 1976 to Ma… Read Full Bio ↴Donny & Marie was a variety show which aired on ABC from January 1976 to May 1979.

The show starred brother and sister pop duo Donny Osmond and Marie Osmond. Donny had first become popular singing in a music group with his brothers, The Osmonds, and Marie was one of the youngest singers to reach #1 on the Billboard Country Music charts (with "Paper Roses", in 1973). The siblings were given the show by ABC-TV President Fred Silverman after he saw the duo co-host a week on The Mike Douglas Show which followed their series of popular remakes of oldies, such as "I'm Leaving It (All) Up To You," "Morning Side Of The Mountain," "Deep Purple" and "Make The World Go Away."

Donny & Marie consisted mainly of an ice skating number intro, comedy skits, followed by songs performed by the duo. The most famous song performed on the show was "I'm A Little Bit Country, I'm a Little Bit Rock and Roll", which formed the basis of a weekly segment in which Marie ("a little bit country") would trade off singing a country music song with Donny ("I'm a little bit rock and roll")) singing a rock and roll song. Each episode concluded with a musical finale and a cascade of balloons from the ceiling, matched to the colors of the sets and costumes. Donny and Marie would then sing their trademark closing song, "May Tomorrow Be a Perfect Day".

Originally, the show was created by Sid & Marty Krofft and videotaped in Los Angeles at KTLA Studios, but creative control of the show was given to the Osmonds after a long battle, and Donny & Marie was moved to the Osmond Studios in Orem, Utah in November 1977. The first episode produced in Utah was the 1977 Christmas Show.[citation needed]

The show's popularity declined after it was revealed that teen heartthrob Donny was dating (and eventually married) fellow Utahn Debbie Glenn, therefore taking him 'off the market' of eligible bachelors. According to an edition of the VH1 series Behind the Music, many female viewers started to tune out at this point. The series also underwent a format change in the final season, eliminating segments such as the ice skaters and country/rock-n-roll segments in favor of more concert-style disco numbers. The show was also retitled The Osmond Family Show near the end, as the program increasingly featured members of Donny and Marie's family.

The 1980-1981 TV season featured Marie with a Bob Mackie fashion make-over and starring in her own solo variety series on NBC called Marie. Soon after, she became co-host of the reality TV program, Ripley's Believe It or Not.

Donny and Marie joined together again in 1998 to co-host Donny & Marie (also known as The Donny and Marie Hour and The Donny and Marie Show), a talk show that ran for two seasons.

Donny & Marie was a 1998 talk show hosted by Donny and Marie Osmond. The show ended in June of 2000. The show had a "house band," featuring Jerry Williams (musical director/keyboards), Kat Dyson (guitar), Paul Peterson (bass), and Nick Vincent (drums).

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I Know This Much Is True
Donny & Marie Osmond Lyrics

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Sometimes I lie awake and think to myself
What did I do to deserve you
I always use to say, fairy tales just fade away
I never believed that they came true
But then you came alone, and that's when I knew
That there was nothing that the two of us
Couldn't get through

After the fire, after the rain
You know that this love will still remain
Unbreakable, unshakable for you
And I know this much is true, yeah

Sometime the road gets rough and the world feels so cold
But I will be right here beside to you
That's when you got to trust, keep the faith, believe in us
Cause I'll be right here to guide you
And when my heart is with you, love keeps it strong
Sure as the sun is gonna rise, my love will go on

After the fire, after the rain
You know this love will still remain
Unbreakable, unshakable for you
And I know this much is true
Oh, this much is true

You are the air I breathe, the reason I live and the song I sing
You are my everything you'll never ever know what you mean to me
You are a part of me you get right down to the heart of me
You are a destiny I'll always give you the best of me
And when my heart is with you love keeps it strong
Sure as the sun is going to rise
Our love will go on and on

After the fire, after the rain
You know this love will remain
Unbreakable, unshakable for you
And I know this much is true
It's true, yeah

This much is true
I'm telling you it's true
This much is true, for you
I know its true baby

Oh, oh it's true
I love you

Overall Meaning

The song "I Know This Much Is True" by Donny and Marie Osmond is a love song that expresses the depth of the singer's love and dedication to their partner. They reflect on how much they cherish their relationship and how much it means to them. They start off by acknowledging how lucky they are to have found someone they truly love and how they never believed in fairy tales until they met this person. This person has become their best friend and they know that together, they can overcome anything. They believe their love is unbreakable and unshakable, even after going through tough times. The singer reassures their partner by telling them they will always be there, guiding them through anything, and that their love is sure to last a lifetime.

The lyrics describe the singer's partner as everything to them, from the air they breathe to the reason they live. They are dedicated to their partner and will always give them the best of themselves. They express the depth of their love with the repetition of the phrase "this much is true" and end with an affirmation of their love for their partner.

Overall, the song is a beautiful expression of love and a testament to the strength and unbreakable bond that exists between two people who truly love each other.

Line by Line Meaning

Sometimes I lie awake and think to myself
There are times when I am unable to sleep and I start to ponder

What did I do to deserve you
I wonder why I am so lucky to have you in my life

I always use to say, fairy tales just fade away
I have always had doubts about fairy tales and whether they come true or not

I never believed that they came true
I have never truly believed in the concept of fairy tales

But then you came alone, and that's when I knew
However, ever since I met you, my beliefs have changed

That there was nothing that the two of us Couldn't get through
Together, we can overcome anything that comes our way

After the fire, after the rain
No matter what happens, regardless of the challenges we face

You know that this love will still remain
Our love is unbreakable and will survive anything

Unbreakable, unshakable for you
Our love is so strong and steadfast, it cannot be broken or shaken

And I know this much is true, yeah
I am absolutely certain that what I am saying is true

Sometime the road gets rough and the world feels so cold
Life can be tough and unforgiving at times, leaving us feeling cold and helpless

But I will be right here beside to you
I will always be there for you, no matter what struggles we face

That's when you got to trust, keep the faith, believe in us
During those trying times, it's necessary for us to trust and have faith in each other

Cause I'll be right here to guide you
I will always be there to guide and support you

And when my heart is with you, love keeps it strong
My love for you is so powerful that it strengthens me from within

Sure as the sun is gonna rise, my love will go on
Just as the sun rises every day, my love for you will never fade

You are the air I breathe, the reason I live and the song I sing
You are my everything - the reason for my existence, my inspiration, and my happiness

You are my everything you'll never ever know what you mean to me
There are no words to express how much you truly mean to me

You are a part of me you get right down to the heart of me
You are not just a separate entity, but a vital part of who I am

You are a destiny I'll always give you the best of me
I am convinced that we were meant to be together, and I will always give my all to you

Our love will go on and on
Our love is infinite, and will continue to grow stronger with each passing day

It's true, yeah
What I am saying is absolutely true

I'm telling you it's true
I want you to believe that what I am saying is true

This much is true, for you
I want to assure you that this is all true, especially for you

I know its true baby
I am one hundred percent certain that what I am saying is true, my love

Oh, oh it's true
Yes, it's true, without a doubt

I love you
The ultimate truth that underscores everything I have been saying - I love you

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CARL ALLEN STURKEN, EVAN A. ROGERS, STEPHANIE KAY BENTLEY

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