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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It's All in the Game
Donny & Marie Osmond Lyrics
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But its all in the game
All in the wonderful game
That we know as love
You have words with him
And your future's looking dim
But these things your heart can rise above
Once in a while he won't call
Soon he'll be there at your side
With a sweet bouquet
And he'll kiss your lips
And caress your waiting fingertips
And your heart will fly away
Many a tear has to fall
But its all in the game
All in the wonderful game
That we know as love
You have words with him
And your future's looking dim
But these things your heart can rise above
Once in a while he won't call
But its all in the game
Soon he'll be there at your side
With a sweet bouquet
And he'll kiss your lips
And caress your waiting fingertips
And your heart will fly away
The first verses of Donny & Marie Osmond's song "It's All in the Game" explore the theme of love and its complications. The song explains that love can be a challenging game to play, full of ups and downs, but ultimately worth the effort. The lyrics say that tears may fall, but it's all just part of the game of love. The game itself, the lyrics describe as "wonderful," suggesting that even though it can be difficult, it is still a beautiful experience.
The song then goes on to describe a common scenario in love: arguing with a partner. The lyrics suggest that even when things look bad, a person's heart can "rise above" the negative feelings and move forward in the relationship. Although the partner may not call occasionally, the song reassures that ultimately, they will return with flowers and love. The lyrics describe kissing and caressing - all symbols of affection - and the happy feeling it brings to the heart.
Overall, the song suggests that love is not always easy, but it's still an experience worth having, with happy moments that come after the challenging ones.
Line by Line Meaning
Many a tear has to fall
Love can bring tears and sadness.
But its all in the game
But that's just part of how love works.
All in the wonderful game
All of these ups and downs are part of the beautiful experience of love.
That we know as love
These experiences are what we think of as love.
You have words with him
Sometimes you might have disagreements or misunderstandings with your partner.
And your future's looking dim
These conflicts can make you worry about the happiness of your relationship.
But these things your heart can rise above
But you can overcome these negative feelings with love, forgiveness, and understanding.
Once in a while he won't call
Sometimes your partner might not contact you as frequently as you would like.
Soon he'll be there at your side
But don't worry, soon enough your partner will be back by your side.
With a sweet bouquet
And when they return, they might bring a nice surprise like flowers.
And he'll kiss your lips
They will show their affection towards you with a kiss.
And caress your waiting fingertips
They will also take the time to hold your hand and show their love in a physical way.
And your heart will fly away
These actions will make you feel cared for and loved, and you will be filled with happiness.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Carl Sigman, Charles Gates Dawes
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