In the warm and welcoming tradition of yesteryear’s Mike
Douglas and Dinah Shore talk/variety shows, Osmond’s new daily hour on The
Hallmark Channel brings a class, elegance and sophistication to today’s TV that
has been sorely missed for far too long.
A showbiz veteran of over five decades, with a seemingly
immortal, youthful glow and energy, Marie Osmond is a non-stop powerhouse of
talent on every level. We all know she
sings, dances, and acts to excel (the Friday night ABC variety show that she
hosted with her also-charismatic brother Donny, is legendary in the world of
classic television). But many of her
other diverse attributes may not be so obvious…at least not until you watch any
segment of Marie.
Thankfully, Marie on Marie goes against the grain of
the mean-spirited, edgy, non-stop sarcastic banter that is so prevalent on
other talk shows of today. Instead,
Marie employs her wit and media savvy with a pervading grace that actually lets
her guests talk, and she makes every attempt NOT to interrupt them. She’s nothing but a cordial host, as if she was speaking and entertaining her guests and,
subsequently, her viewers – in the intimacy of her own home.
In the Marie segments I have seen on television, and
during a recent and delightful visit to see the show in person, that’s exactly
the atmosphere that she creates. She
makes you feel “at home,” whether she’s chatting with a celebrity or a member
of her studio audience. Unlike many
public personalities who are only “nice” when the cameras roll, Marie treats
everyone the same: with respect. On or
off camera, she asks real questions about real life (“How’s your Mom?”), and
plays no favorites, only because she makes everyone feel like they are
her favorite. As a result, the viewers
at home are brought to the party as if by special invitation – and just plain
don’t want to leave or have that party end.
A multi-entertaining icon, Marie’s truest talents rest
with her God-given ability to communicate, her sense of humor (which is direct;
but never hurtful or insulting), and her ability to see everyone as equal. Her joyful spirit, combined with enormous
talents, and her generous heart (she’s raised countless millions for with, for
one, the Children’s Miracle Network charities), allows Marie Osmond, the gifted
human being, to present Marie, the show – as nothing less than a gift to
those who watch, embrace – and make – television.
In turn, Marie and Marie, make television history.
For more information, see link below.
http://hallmarkchannel.com/marie
4 comments:
Marie is a wonderful and entertaining television program. She brings in great guests and I love how much they truly.enjoy talking and laughing with Marie. Some guests even open up on a very personal and emotional level, as they feel so at ease when talking with Marie. I also love the cooking, fashion and helpful hint segments. It's really a great hour of entertainment.
I totally agree, it is about time we have something on that is so refreshing and entertaining!
I am a BIG fan of Marie's and have had the true pleasure of meeting her a few times. She is as sweet and as nice in person as she appears on TV. I watch her every day, and if I can't I TIVO her. She is so honest and true and her interview style makes her guests feel secure. She is a true lady!
I love Marie and watch her show every day. I have been lucky enough to meet her a few times and she is as sweet and nice in person as she appears on her show. She has the ability to make her quests feel truly comfortable. She is a tru lady! I also collect her dolls and have over 500, so you can see I am a real fan! Now she is going to be a Grandma!!!
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