Marie (1980 TV series)

Fred Silverman, then the President of NBC, had attempted to replicate the success of the 1976–79 variety show Donny & Marie (which Silverman had commissioned while at ABC) when he green-lit Pink Lady and Jeff earlier in 1980.

The new show showcased Osmond's singing, acting and comedic talents in the same format of a traditional variety series (similar to Donny & Marie) which featured musical numbers, comedy sketches and various guest stars each week.

Guest stars included TV personalities and musical artists such as Gavin MacLeod, Jeff Conaway, Tony Orlando, The Pointer Sisters, Andy Williams, Scott Baio, Sally Struthers, David Copperfield, Nell Carter, Bob Hope, The Commodores and Andy Gibb.

Noticeably absent on-camera were Marie's brothers; of them, only Jimmy Osmond appeared on the show as a guest in one episode, though Donny Osmond appeared as a surprise during the closing number of the premiere episode to tell Marie he thought she was great and had a winner.

"I'm Coming Out" "It's Still Rock and Roll to Me" "What Kind of Fool" "He's Out of My Life" "Another One Bites the Dust" "Could I Be Dreaming" "Don't Cry Out Loud" "The Colors of My Life" "He's So Shy" "Hit Me with Your Best Shot" "Times of Your Life" "Never Knew Love Like This Before" "I Could Have Been a Sailor" "Fame" "I'm Very You, You're Very Me" "Give Me the Night" "In My Life" Judy Garland medley: "Uncertain" "Send Me You" "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" "Far Away Places" "On the Road Again"/"Gotta Travel On" "9 to 5" "Sail On" The Commodores medley: "Sometimes When We Touch" "Come On In" "Suddenly" "Tenderly" "Time Is Time" NBC ordered seven episodes of Marie, which aired in two batches.