Diana Ross is making this guy rich!

**luke** · 07-29-2017, 11:46 PM

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=spwqYnovs4I Pat Upton. More today...

**milven** · 07-30-2017, 12:43 AM

Maybe making his estate rich. He died last year

**milven** · 07-30-2017, 01:09 AM

And if you look closely at the people in the audience, you will see another Diana Ross reference at :56 seconds. The audience is is filled with singers of the past and lead singers of groups of the past. Lead singer of Casinos, Jimmy Clanton, Jimmy Rodgers, possibly Chubby Checker under that weird wig) The Browns, Len Barry, Dodie Stevens, Maurice Williams, Len Barry and others are in the audience. Mary Wilson of the Supremes is in the audience too [[ you can see her at :56 seconds in the above clip) and performs one of the Supremes hits in the clip below:

**mysterysinger** · 07-30-2017, 04:42 AM

And why not? It's a great song that has been covered many times. Kiki Dee did a very good version too.

**Circa 1824** · 07-30-2017, 08:23 AM

I like the song, BUT I do not like Ross' version on CD and live. Something about that arrangement and her delivery sounds off.

**reese** · 07-30-2017, 08:35 AM

Originally Posted by milven

And if you look closely at the people in the audience, you will see another Diana Ross reference at :56 seconds. The audience is is filled with singers of the past and lead singers of groups of the past. Lead singer of Casinos, Jimmy Clanton, Jimmy Rodgers, possibly Chubby Checker under that weird wig) The Browns, Len Barry, Dodie Stevens, Maurice Williams, Len Barry and others are in the audience. Mary Wilson of the Supremes is in the audience too [[ you can see her at :56 seconds in the above clip) and performs one of the Supremes hits in the clip below:

The guy with the weird wig was Jewel Aiken [[THE BIRDS AND THE BEES).

This was a great show. Real casual. Just a bunch of artists sitting around sharing memories and performing their hits. Perhaps the most emotional moment was when Ketty Lester sang LOVE LETTERS. She had many in tears.

**milven** · 07-30-2017, 09:37 AM

Thank you for clarifying who the guy in the wig was. I would never have guessed. Guess I did not see that part. Yes, this was great to watch the artists performing with their contemporairies in the audience.

I love Ketty Lester's LOVE LETTERS. It was not until recently that I discovered that Ketty was also an actress and had a regular part in LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE

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**marv2** · 07-30-2017, 10:37 AM

Originally Posted by milven

Thank you for clarifying who the guy in the wig was. I would never have guessed. Guess I did not see that part. Yes, this was great to watch the artists performing with their contemporairies in the audience.

I love Ketty Lester's LOVE LETTERS. It was not until recently that I discovered that Ketty was also an actress and had a regular part in LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE

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She was on a lot of TV shows in the 60s and 70s.

John G. Stumpf · 07-30-2017, 10:39 AM

I learn something new every day. I am so glad that I joined this forum.

**luke** · 07-30-2017, 10:49 AM

Nedra Talley. Dee Dee Sharp. Spot the stars!!

**Roberta75** · 07-30-2017, 11:15 AM

Originally Posted by milven

maybe making his estate rich. He died last year

lolololololol

John G. Stumpf · 07-30-2017, 11:16 AM

Originally Posted by luke

Nedra Talley. Dee Dee Sharp. Spot the stars!!

You guys are amazing. Did any Motown acts segue into being character/supporting actors? I cannot think of one.

**longtimefan** · 07-30-2017, 11:41 AM

Mary also did STOP IN THE NAME OF LOVE. I agree with Reece [[above), it was a pleasant, relaxed show. You could tell that everyone was having great fun!!!

Try searching YouTube under doo wop joe for many other clips from the show.

**westgrandboulevard** · 07-30-2017, 11:48 AM

JGS.....Barbara Randolph appears as Dorothy, in 'Guess Who's Coming To Dinner', and was recording for Motown around the time the film was released in 1967...

John G. Stumpf · 07-30-2017, 12:03 PM

Originally Posted by westgrandboulevard

JGS.....Barbara Randolph appears as Dorothy, in 'Guess Who's Coming To Dinner', and was recording for Motown around the time the film was released in 1967...

Thanks.

If someone were writing liner notes or doing research this forum is still a great resource.

**marv2** · 07-30-2017, 12:14 PM

Originally Posted by John G. Stumpf

You guys are amazing. Did any Motown acts segue into being character/supporting actors? I cannot think of one.

Marvin Gaye was in the made for TV movie "Chrome and Hot Leather" in 1971.

John G. Stumpf · 07-30-2017, 12:20 PM

Originally Posted by marv2

Marvin Gaye was in the made for TV movie "Chrome and Hot Leather" in 1971.

Your brain really is a computer Marv2.

**RanRan79** · 07-30-2017, 01:53 PM

Originally Posted by marv2

She was on a lot of TV shows in the 60s and 70s.

Don't forget her award worthy performance as a cop turned vampire in the classic Blacula.

John G. Stumpf · 07-30-2017, 02:11 PM

Originally Posted by marv2

Marvin Gaye was in the made for TV movie "Chrome and Hot Leather" in 1971.

https://www.youtube.com/w
atch?v=0-aeoDDh_Mo

John G. Stumpf · 07-30-2017, 02:14 PM

**marv2** · 07-30-2017, 02:33 PM

Originally Posted by John G. Stumpf

Your brain really is a computer Marv2.

LOL! Thank you.

**marv2** · 07-30-2017, 02:35 PM

Originally Posted by John G. Stumpf

You guys are amazing. Did any Motown acts segue into being character/supporting actors? I cannot think of one.

Mary Wilson played a teacher in the comedy "Jackie's Back".

**marv2** · 07-30-2017, 02:37 PM

As someone posted recently, Kim Weston guest starred on the "Bill Cosby Show" that ran from 1969-71.

**marv2** · 07-30-2017, 02:39 PM

Levi Stubbs was the voice of "Audrey II" the man eating plant in "Little Shop of Horrors" His song from the film "Little Green Mutha from Outer Space" was nominated for an Academy Award.

**lockhartgary** · 07-30-2017, 03:36 PM

Originally Posted by marv2

She was on a lot of TV shows in the 60s and 70s.

And here she is on Sanford and Son:

**luke** · 07-30-2017, 05:51 PM

Marv...I think Mary played psychiatrist in that

**detmotownguy** · 07-30-2017, 06:09 PM

Originally Posted by marv2

Mary Wilson played a teacher in the comedy "Jackie's Back".

Hey Marvin didn't Mary guest on on that sitcom 222 or something's by line that with Marla can't remember her last name.

**sansradio** · 07-30-2017, 06:09 PM

Originally Posted by luke

Marv...I think Mary played psychiatrist in that

Nope, she was Jackie's elementary school teacher. "I had never seen such large boobs...breasts...on an 8-year-old child."

**luke** · 07-30-2017, 06:13 PM

What was the movie where Mary made a cameo as a psychiatrist?

**marv2** · 07-30-2017, 07:55 PM

Originally Posted by luke

Marv...I think Mary played psychiatrist in that

Maybe the school psychiatrist?

**marv2** · 07-30-2017, 07:56 PM

Originally Posted by detmotownguy

Hey Marvin didn't Mary guest on on that sitcom 222 or something's by line that with Marla can't remember her last name.

Yes she did with Marla Gibbs on "227".

**marv2** · 07-30-2017, 07:57 PM

Originally Posted by sansradio

Nope, she was Jackie's elementary school teacher. "I had never seen such large boobs...breasts...on an 8-year-old child."

Yeah that was it! LOL! Thanks Sansradio. Mary also sang the Star Spangled Banner in the Disney Film "Tiger Town".

John G. Stumpf · 07-30-2017, 08:37 PM

I find it interesting that in liner notes and bios they never include the information I just read. I have to let some of my friends know about this forum.

**Roberta75** · 07-30-2017, 09:18 PM

Originally Posted by John G. Stumpf

I find it interesting that in liner notes and bios they never include the information I just read. I have to let some of my friends know about this forum.

When your a such an acompplished and in demand actress like Mary Wilson listing all the roles shes played would take too long.