Free to Be… You and Me

Free to Be… You and Me (1974)

48m Animation Family TV Movie Documentary

Free to Be…You and Me, a project of the Ms. Foundation for Women, is a record album, and illustrated book first released in November 1972, featuring songs and stories from many current celebrities of the day (credited as "Marlo Thomas and Friends") such as Alan Alda, Rosey Grier, Cicely Tyson, Carol Channing, Michael Jackson, and Diana Ross, among others. An ABC Afterschool Special using poetry, songs, and sketches, followed two years later in March 1974. The basic concept is to encourage a post-60's gender neutrality, while saluting values such as individuality, tolerance, and happiness with one's identity. A major thematic message is that anyone, whether a boy or a girl, can achieve anything.

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Trailers & Videos

🎙️ SYSK Episodes

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Dolls and Dolls, Guys! "Reference to free to be you and me. The great song, William wants a doll." — Josh Josh references the song 'William Wants a Doll' from the TV special Free to Be... You and Me.
Dec 25, 2025 #121225
SYSK's 12 Days of Christmas… Toys: What Makes a Must-Have Christmas Toy? "I grew up with William wants a doll on free-to-be-you-and-me." — Chuck Referenced when discussing how he was exposed to non-traditional toy preferences.
Dec 12, 2025 #101125
Selects: How Schoolhouse Rock Rocked: Featuring Bob Nastanovich of Pavement "I think you still might be able to catch it. I remember wanting to see it, but I think I had no money at the time. I think you still might be able to catch it. There's a group called the Theater Bomb Theater Bam Chicago Theater Bam Chicago. And they're still doing shows? They're still touring, as far as I know. I need to do my Free to Be You and Me live show." — Josh Josh mentioned wanting to create a live stage show based on Free to Be You and Me, similar to how Schoolhouse Rock Live was created.
Oct 11, 2025 #112119
What Makes a Must-Have Christmas Toy? "I grew up with William wants a doll on free to be you and me" — Chuck Chuck references the TV special while discussing gender norms around toy preferences.
Nov 21, 2019 #052517
How Schoolhouse Rock Rocked: Featuring Bob Nastanovich of Pavement "I think you still might be able to catch it. I want to do my Free to Be You and Me live show." — Josh Referenced as a childhood media property Josh wants to recreate as a live show experience.
May 25, 2017

Cast

Marlo Thomas
Marlo Thomas
Self - Host
Alan Alda
Alan Alda
Self
Harry Belafonte
Harry Belafonte
Self
Mel Brooks
Mel Brooks
Baby Boy (voice)
Rita Coolidge
Rita Coolidge
Self
Billy De Wolfe
Billy De Wolfe
The Principal (voice)
Roberta Flack
Roberta Flack
Self / Young Girl
Rosey Grier
Rosey Grier
Self
Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson
Self / Young Boy
Kris Kristofferson
Kris Kristofferson
Self
B
Bobby Morse
Dudley Pippin (voice)
Tom Smothers
Tom Smothers
Self

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