‘Donny & Marie’ 50th Anniversary: Donny Osmond Invites Fans to Vote on Favorite Moments
What To Know
- Donny Osmond is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Donny & Marie show by inviting fans to vote for their favorite moments.
- He shared a video montage of memorable clips on Instagram and directed fans to his website to vote.
- Fans responded enthusiastically, reminiscing about iconic scenes and expressing nostalgia.
Donny & Marie is celebrating its 50th anniversary, and Donny Osmond just invited fans to vote on their favorite moments from the iconic variety show.
On Thursday, December 4, Donny took to Instagram with the exciting news.
“To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Donny & Marie show, I want to hear what your favorite moments are!” he captioned the update. “Head over to Donny.com to check out all 50 clips I’ve selected to help you narrow it down. 😉.”
In the accompanying video, Donny, 67, included a montage of memorable clips from the ’70s variety show starring himself and his younger sister, Marie Osmond, 66. The first clip showed him slipping on the ice as Marie ice-skated in a circle around him. Other shots showed Marie pouring milk over her brother’s head, a skit featuring Ruth Buzzi as a flight attendant, and more.
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In the comments, Osmond’s followers rejoiced over the interactive way Donny & Marie was marking its 50th anniversary. Many also shared their favorite moments, with one Instagram user writing, “Can’t believe it’s been 50 years!! Wow, I feel old! Love reminiscing [on] happier times and all the joy your family brought to mine. My fav clip is Marie in Peril. So silly, so many laughs. 😊💜🩷.”
Another fan shared, “I was 5. So I loved when your brothers threw you in the big pie!! I remember it well! One of the best!!! 💜.”
Someone else wrote, “I’m a little bit country, I’m a little bit rock & roll. 👏.”
A different Instagram user begged, “Show re-run and reboot that should be awesome and fun to see all the family together again @donnyosmond 💜💜💜💜💜.”
Meanwhile, yet another fan admitted, “Hard to believe it’s been 50 years. I loved this show💕.”
Donny & Marie aired on ABC from 1976 to 1979. In addition to Marie and Donny, their parents, Olive and George, and siblings — Virl, Tom, Jimmy, Alan, Wayne, Merrill, and Jay — all appeared as guests at some point.
What’s your favorite Donny & Marie moment?