The supremes mary,florence,diana were on ed sullivan, not diana alone,it's history

[marv2]

Why is Darlene Love in the Rock in Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist, but not Diana Ross?

She is not going in as no soloist. You can forget that when she didn't even show up for the Supremes induction. She'll get a Grammy before that happens.

[marybrewster]

She is not going in as no soloist. You can forget that when she didn't even show up for the Supremes induction. She'll get a Grammy before that happens.

And Paul McCartney didn't show up for the Beatles induction, and they sure inducted him as a soloist in 1999. Although they slapped his hand by making him wait 4 years.

Diana will be inducted. Trust.

[captainjames]

I believe you and it will happen.

And Paul McCartney didn't show up for the Beatles induction, and they sure inducted him as a soloist in 1999. Although they slapped his hand by making him wait 4 years.

Diana will be inducted. Trust.

[jobeterob]

This is all about semantics. Oprah is a huge mass market conglomerate responding to "the people". The people are not the committed fans ~ the people love Baby Love and we all can't stand it, in general.

Oprah is mouthing what the masses of people see and feel. They don't know who any of the Supremes were other than Diana. They don't even know if any of them sing anymore. Most people don't care about the politics of the Supremes, the Beatles, the Beach Boys etc. They know Paul McCartney, John Lennon and Diana Ross. The rest are incidental.

That is heartbreaking to some fans of Lynda and Mary and Scherrie and Jean. But it is also real life.

I'm ducking the rotten tomatoes already.

[captainjames]

No need to duck Rob, it is what it is !!! Each Supreme has made their own contribution, Diana, Flo, Barabra, Lynda, Scherrie, Susaye, Cindy, Jean and Mary. The die hard fans know the contibutions but, it is the mass public that identifies Diana as "THE ONE".

This is all about semantics. Oprah is a huge mass market conglomerate responding to "the people". The people are not the committed fans ~ the people love Baby Love and we all can't stand it, in general.

Oprah is mouthing what the masses of people see and feel. They don't know who any of the Supremes were other than Diana. They don't even know if any of them sing anymore. Most people don't care about the politics of the Supremes, the Beatles, the Beach Boys etc. They know Paul McCartney, John Lennon and Diana Ross. The rest are incidental.

That is heartbreaking to some fans of Lynda and Mary and Scherrie and Jean. But it is also real life.

I'm ducking the rotten tomatoes already.

[Roberta75]

No need to duck Rob, it is what it is !!! Each Supreme has made their own contribution, Diana, Flo, Barabra, Lynda, Scherrie, Susaye, Cindy, Jean and Mary. The die hard fans know the contibutions but, it is the mass public that identifies Diana as "THE ONE".

I will always hold a soft spot for all former Supremes especially Barbara Martin. That great lady walked away from show business and became a Podiatrists nurse. Helping to heal people's feet is very commendable and very admirable. Your feet support the weight of your entire body.

Diana Ross is the only Supreme to become a global superstar but all ladies gave their God given all to the group.

[topdiva1]

This is all about semantics. Oprah is a huge mass market conglomerate responding to "the people". The people are not the committed fans ~ the people love Baby Love and we all can't stand it, in general.

Oprah is mouthing what the masses of people see and feel. They don't know who any of the Supremes were other than Diana. They don't even know if any of them sing anymore. Most people don't care about the politics of the Supremes, the Beatles, the Beach Boys etc. They know Paul McCartney, John Lennon and Diana Ross. The rest are incidental.

That is heartbreaking to some fans of Lynda and Mary and Scherrie and Jean. But it is also real life.

I'm ducking the rotten tomatoes already.

LOOK Oprah had Diana Ross on because SHE CAN - it is her show - her final season - and as a fan of many = Oprah will have them all on - no more than a tribute to her own power.

[marv2]

This is all about semantics. Oprah is a huge mass market conglomerate responding to "the people". The people are not the committed fans ~ the people love Baby Love and we all can't stand it, in general.

Oprah is mouthing what the masses of people see and feel. They don't know who any of the Supremes were other than Diana. They don't even know if any of them sing anymore. Most people don't care about the politics of the Supremes, the Beatles, the Beach Boys etc. They know Paul McCartney, John Lennon and Diana Ross. The rest are incidental.

That is heartbreaking to some fans of Lynda and Mary and Scherrie and Jean. But it is also real life.

I'm ducking the rotten tomatoes already.

You are funny as hell! LOL! Oprah was not "responding to the people" when she decided to have Diana Ross on for an hour long "PR- mercial" There weren't any people demanding to see Diane on tv for an hour talking about absolutely nothing! There is no other show that would have her on and have her talk about nothing, maybe that is why it has taken her 4 years to get a tv spot? Just asking......

[captainjames]

Perhaps that is why she got on one of the highest rated shows?? I mean come on now this discussion is ludicrous. You don't like her and she doesn’t care so sir have a seat! listening to this logic is not even fun anymore its obvious and transparent as sludge on a red rose. let's get back to the music.

You are funny as hell! LOL! Oprah was not "responding to the people" when she decided to have Diana Ross on for an hour long "PR- mercial" There weren't any people demanding to see Diane on tv for an hour talking about absolutely nothing! There is no other show that would have her on and have her talk about nothing, maybe that is why it has taken her 4 years to get a tv spot? Just asking......

[miss_lish]

Perhaps that is why she got on one of the highest rated shows?? I mean come on now this discussion is ludicrous. You don't like her and she doesn’t care so sir have a seat! listening to this logic is not even fun anymore its obvious and transparent as sludge on a red rose. let's get back to the music.

LOL! Now get this Captain; when I axed Mary last year at the Razzz Room point blank and to her face if she knew marysfan and I also identified him by his given name; all I received was a blank stare. LOL! At first, I thought why is she looking at me so oddly? Later on, I realized she must have been thinking, "Oh god! Another fan thinking I should remember a particular fan, although I meet zillions of folks every month!" LOL! Eventually, Parnell muttered, "No, I don't know him." LOLOLOLOLOL!!! Mary just sat there diplomatically attempting to avoid the question. Miss Lish quickly moved things along. LOLOLOLOL!!

[marv2]

Perhaps that is why she got on one of the highest rated shows?? I mean come on now this discussion is ludicrous. You don't like her and she doesn’t care so sir have a seat! listening to this logic is not even fun anymore its obvious and transparent as sludge on a red rose. let's get back to the music.

Look pal. Re-read the title of this thread. It is not about whether or not I like her, I don't care about her. What I do care about is truth and accuracy where we have the ability and tools to determine them. The truth is that Mary Wilson, Florence Ballard and Diana Ross appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show together, not Diana Ross alone.

[topdiva1]

You are funny as hell! LOL! Oprah was not "responding to the people" when she decided to have Diana Ross on for an hour long "PR- mercial" There weren't any people demanding to see Diane on tv for an hour talking about absolutely nothing! There is no other show that would have her on and have her talk about nothing, maybe that is why it has taken her 4 years to get a tv spot? Just asking......

LMFAO - that is so true - a cute hour of nothing be cuteness and a look at a legend aging - nothing more nothing less. It was Oprah having her say.

[marv2]

And Paul McCartney didn't show up for the Beatles induction, and they sure inducted him as a soloist in 1999. Although they slapped his hand by making him wait 4 years.

Diana will be inducted. Trust.

Paul was in a legal battle with Yoko and George Harrison at that time. Diane was not there because the word [[from Mike Love of the Beach Boys) was that she didn't want Florence Ballard and Mary Wilson inducted just herself!

[milven]

She is not going in as no soloist. You can forget that when she didn't even show up for the Supremes induction. She'll get a Grammy before that happens.

Just my opinion, but whenever Diana appeared at anything Supreme related, including Flo's funeral, Motown 25, etc., there was controversy. Maybe she declined to appear at the R&R Hall of Fame ceremony to avoid any controversy and to let Mary enjoy the spotlight and accolades since it is Mary who says that she was the one carrying on the Supreme legacy

[miss_lish]

Just my opinion, but whenever Diana appeared at anything Supreme related, including Flo's funeral, Motown 25, etc., there was controversy. Maybe she declined to appear at the R&R Hall of Fame ceremony to avoid any controversy and to let Mary enjoy the spotlight and accolades since it is Mary who says that she was the one carrying on the Supreme legacy

And maybe she did it maliciously out of anger for Mary's book. Who cares? Fcuk!

[Roberta75]

And maybe she did it maliciously out of anger for Mary's book. Who cares? Fcuk!

I don't mean to offend but surely you can get your point across without cussing miss_lish?

[marv2]

Just my opinion, but whenever Diana appeared at anything Supreme related, including Flo's funeral, Motown 25, etc., there was controversy. Maybe she declined to appear at the R&R Hall of Fame ceremony to avoid any controversy and to let Mary enjoy the spotlight and accolades since it is Mary who says that she was the one carrying on the Supreme legacy

That could be true..........in a nicer World.