Marie Osmond
Also Known As: Olive Marie Osmond
Biography: Marie Osmond (born October 13, 1959) is an American singer, actress, television personality, author, and businesswoman. She is known for her girl-next-door image and her decades-long career in many different areas. Her musical career, primarily focused on country music, included a large number of chart singles with four reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. Her 1973 cover of "Paper Roses," released when she was 14, made her the youngest female act with a number-one country single. Between 1985 and 1986, she also had number-one country singles with "Meet Me in Montana," "There's No Stopping Your Heart,", and "You're Still New to Me." As a television personality, she has been a host of Donny & Marie (alongside brother Donny Osmond) and on The Talk. Her acting career includes appearances in television films and Broadway musicals; she has also written several books and helped found the Children's Miracle Network.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Ogden, Utah, USA
Birthday: October 13, 1959
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Gender: Female
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A Fiancé for Christmas
Overview: Perpetually single Sawyer makes a fake wedding registry, hoping a shopping spree with a scan gun will be the ultimate retail therapy. But when the registry is discovered and the whole town throws her a surprise bridal shower, she's too embarrassed to tell the truth.
Genres: TV Movie Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-12-09
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George Wallace: The Vegas Bootleg
Overview: Hot off a historic ten year run at the world famous Flamingo Hotel, @MrGeorgeWallace is serving up the comedy nightly. Experience the never before seen exciting Flamingo show finale bootlegged as only George Wallace can.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-08-27
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Buster & Chauncey's Silent Night
Overview: Buster and Chauncey - the world's greatest Mouse-icians - have arrived in Oberndorf for their shot at the big time: performing for the queen at the annual Christmas Pageant! But on Christmas Eve, Burghermeister Huffenmeir finds all the preparations for the festivities destroyed and the treasure of Oberndorf missing. When he accuses Buster and Chauncey's friend Christina - an orphan in search of her long lost family - it seems certain that Christmas will be ruined. Now it's up to the Moustroes of Mistletoe to help Christina reveal the real culprits, return the treasure and show the town of Oberndorf the true meaning of Christmas.
Genres: Animation Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-10-13
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Time-Life: Country Legends Live, Vol. 3
Overview: Music City News was founded in 1963, by country music singer Faron Young. In 1967, the publication began to confer annual awards; in 1978, it began televising them, with the inclusion of artist performances. These awards were not decided by a secretive committee or by an "association," but by fan nominations. Each installment of the Country Legends Live series highlights performances from particular annual awards shows. Country Legends Live, Vol. 3 offers a "best of" the 1984, 1985 and 1986 Music City News Awards Shows. Featured artists in this installment include The Statler Brothers, Larry Gatlin, Sylvia, the Oak Ridge Boys, Loretta Lynn, Janie Fricke, Lee Greenwood, The Judds, Marie Osmond & Dan Seals, Conway Twitty, Ricky Skaggs, Jim Varney and Reba McEntire.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-01-03
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Bob Hope's Christmas Cheer from Saudi Arabia
Overview: Three years after taping his previous show in the Persian Gulf, Bob Hope returns to the front line to put on another USO Christmas extravaganza, this time in Saudi Arabia for US Troops preparing with other nations to expel Iraq's 1990 invasion and attempted annexation of Kuwait.
Genres: Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-01-12
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O' Christmas Tree
Overview: On Christmas Eve, a forlorn little pine tree feels she is too homely to ever realize her dream of being a real Christmas tree. With the help of a comical Baby Bear, a happy-go-lucky Squirrel, a cynical Nutcracker, and a host of other forest critters, as well as a visit from Santa Claus himself, the little tree discovers the true beauty of the season... shines from within!
Genres: Animation Family Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-01-01
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Goin' Coconuts
Overview: The toothsome singing duo, Donny and Marie Osmond, head for Hawaii in this comedy. The trouble begins when Marie acquires a lovely necklace without realizing that it is coveted by a group of thieves. An enigmatic woman is also after the necklace. Mayhem, music, and sibling rivalry ensue.
Genres: Adventure Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1978-10-06
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CHARACTER
Overview: CHARACTER is a videofilm showcasing individual letters of the alphabet as objets de art. Existing on everything from tattoos to tombstones, these isolated characters witness a bizarre world filled with flapping flags, frosted doughnuts, and Marie Osmond. Edited to Paul A. Oehler's experimental composition entitled "Residual Impact."
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-03-21
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Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
Overview: Stars celebrate Bob Hope's 50 years with NBC.
Genres: Comedy TV Movie Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-05-16
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Ladies Night - Most Famous Hits
Overview: Video collection of songs by female performers.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-01-01
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EPCOT Center: The Opening Celebration
Overview: Danny Kaye tours EPCOT Center, singing its praises in Future World and the World Showcase. He meets celebrities and park characters like Dreamfinder and Figment, and speaks with some of the people responsible for creating the park.
Genres: Family Music TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-10-23
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The Gift of Love
Overview: Inspired by O. Henry's short story about a young bride and groom, each of whom foolishly--but quite lovingly--sacrifices a treasured possession to buy the perfect Christmas gift for their mate.
Genres: Romance Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1978-12-08
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The Women of Country
Overview: Special on the history of women in country music, featuring music performances, interviews, and vintage footage.
Genres: Music TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-05-06
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Lifetime Guarantee: Phranc's Adventures in Plastic
Overview: This engaging, long-unavailable documentary follows Phranc—a butch lesbian performer who rose to underground fame in LA’s punk scene before reinventing herself as “America’s favorite Jewish lesbian folk singer” and touring with acts like the Smiths and Hüsker Dü—as she embarks on her surprising new career: Tupperware saleswoman. Using her gregarious personality and performance experience, Phranc finds remarkable success and a newfound community hosting Tupperware parties, shooting straight to the top of the West Coast’s highest sellers. But what does it mean to be a gender-nonconforming queer woman in a business typically associated with the classic postwar suburban housewife? As the irrepressible Phranc herself puts it, “I can change closed minds just by showing up.”
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-11-24
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Walt Disney: One Man's Dream
Overview: Various entertainers and artists look at how Walt Disney influenced these areas through his work in a variety of fields.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-12-12
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Rose Petal Place
Overview: Rose-Petal Place is an abandoned Victorian mansion surrounded by a garden. Little Rose-Petal was created one day when her mistress, in a moment of distress, cried upon her garden and her tears crystallized, bringing her to life.
Genres: Family Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-01-01
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Christmas in Washington
Overview: The 3rd Annual Christmas in Washington Special.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-12-16
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I Married Wyatt Earp
Overview: Based on the memoirs of Josephine Marcus Earp, a young opera singer from San Francisco, this docudrama tells the story of how she became the wife of legendary lawman Wyatt Earp.
Genres: Drama Western TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-01-10
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Hugo the Hippo
Overview: The Sultan of Zanzibar has a harbor infested with sharks, which makes it impossible for ships to trade with him. In an attempt to fix the problem, he brings twelve hippos into the harbor to keep the sharks away. His idea works well enough, but once the hippos are no longer a novelty and the people no longer feed them, they begin to starve. After the hungry hippos rampage through the city looking for food, Aban-Khan, the king's adviser, slaughters all the hippos except one, a little hippo named Hugo.
Genres: Animation Family Adventure
Original Language: hu
Release Date: 1975-12-25
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Country Queens at the BBC
Overview: Classic female country stars in action on a variety of BBC studio shows and featuring Bobbie Gentry, Anne Murray, Emmylou Harris, Tammy Wynette, Billie Jo Spears, Crystal Gayle, Taylor Swift, Lucinda Williams with Mary Chapin Carpenter and more. A chronological celebration of country queens at the BBC whether on Top of the Pops, OGWT, Later with Jools Holland, Parkinson or their own entertainment specials.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-11-07
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Enchanted Musical Playhouse: The Velveteen Rabbit
Overview: A sick boy's toy rabbit comes to life. Part of the Enchanted Musical Playhouse series. Marie Osmond played the part of the Velveteen Rabbit. Songs were composed by the Sherman Brothers.
Genres: Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-09-07
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Leif
Overview: Teen idol Leif Garrett headlines this variety music, dance and comedy sketch special with guest stars Bob Hope, Marie Osmond, Brooke Shields and Japanese pop duo Pink Lady.
Genres: Music Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-05-18
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The Paul Lynde Halloween Special
Overview: A Halloween-themed television special starring Paul Lynde which aired only once on October 29, 1976 on ABC. It features guest stars including Margaret Hamilton (who reprises her role as the Wicked Witch of the West), Billie Hayes (as Witchiepoo from H.R. Pufnstuf), Tim Conway, Roz Kelly, Florence Henderson, rock band KISS, Billy Barty, Betty White and, in an unbilled surprise appearance, Donny and Marie Osmond.
Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1976-10-30
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The Road Home for Christmas
Overview: Two rival musicians, Lindsay and Wes who perform in a dueling piano show, suddenly find themselves without a gig on Christmas Eve and decide to road trip to their neighboring hometowns together.
Genres: TV Movie Romance Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-10-26
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Side by Side: The True Story of the Osmond Family
Overview: This is the story of the Osmond Family and is based on the book written by Olive (Mother) Osmond. This film tells of the beginnings of this family and how they got to where they were by the late '70s.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-04-26
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The Christmas Edition
Overview: It’s Christmas time and Jackie, an up-and- coming journalist, finds that her life is at a crossroads until she finds an unexpected opportunity – to run a small-town newspaper in Alaska. Jackie decides to give it a try and relocates to the small picture-perfect small town. Using a series of Christmas articles, she’s able to quickly return the newspaper to profitability, and soon falls in love… both with her new home and the handsome son of the paper’s former owner. However, when her old boss announces plans to take over the paper for herself, Jackie will need a Christmas miracle to save it.
Genres: TV Movie Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-11-15
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The Donny & Marie 1978 Christmas Show
Overview: America's Favorite siblings celebrate Christmas with the whole Osmond Family. Enjoy a white Christmas at the Osmond cabin, complete with horseback riding, snowmobiling, skiing, singing, cooking, entertaining and more! Share the memories and laughs with the whole clan, including a first time ever performance by the Osmond wives, meet Donny's new bride, Debbie, and enjoy performances by the Osmond brothers.
Genres: Family Music Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-11-07
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Rooster
Overview: A physically small police psychologist and a physically large insurance detective team up on an arson case.
Genres: Crime Comedy Mystery TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-08-19
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Disneyland's 30th Anniversary Celebration
Overview: Broadcast on NBC February 18, 1985, the Disneyland 30th Anniversary Celebration was hosted by John Forsythe and Drew Barrymore. The special is a look back into the first thirty years of Disneyland's history. Featuring footage from opening day in 1955, including the famous Walt Disney opening day speech.
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-02-18
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Bob Hope's Bicentennial Star Spangled Spectacular
Overview: Bob Hope celebrates America's bicentennial. Hope's opening monologue includes jokes about the Fourth of July and the American Revolution, the upcoming Summer Olympics in Montreal, the antics of President Ford and Presidential hopefuls Ronald Reagan and Jimmy Carter.
Genres: Comedy TV Movie Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-07-04
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The Osmond Family Christmas Special
Overview: The first Osmond Christmas special to air on NBC with guest stars Greg Evigan, Olympic skater Peggy Fleming, and magician Doug Henning.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-12-15
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