Product: Biography - The Osmonds: Pure and Simple (2005)
Rating: 5.0
Great capsule of the entire Osmond family's career
This video, produced for the Arts & Entertainment Network's "Biography" series, is a nice overview of the entire Osmond family's musical career. Narrated in the traditional style of other "Biography" broadcasts, the video features many photographs, interviews and rare film and video clips of the entire Osmond family growing up in show business from 1960 to 1999. Aside from interviews from all family members, the show is interspersed with viewpoints from Andy Williams, Mike Curb (who produced much of their recorded material) and an editor from Rolling Stone (who admitted he purchased a 45 of "One Bad Apple" when it was released, much to the possible consternation of his fellow editors!). Although all of the video clips are enjoyable, there aren't as many as an avid Osmond fan might want. I would have liked to have seen more segments from the Andy Williams Show and a clip from their great performance of "Yo-Yo" from Flip Wilson's variety show. Understandably, it IS tough to highlight forty years of entertaining in a one hour program. The major theme of the entire program for the viewer is that of the remarkable binds that the Osmond family possess. Each Osmond brother (and Marie) relate the support that they received from each other. Even though their popularity has ridden the standard show business wave, every member of the family was involved in each other's undertakings and incredibly supportive. The family has held to their strong moral beliefs of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints within an industry that, obviously, is skeptical of Christian thought and practice. They all believe that their faith and family unity kept them away from the temptations that show business offers. Aside from some great music and undeniable talents exhibited over a long period of time, I came away with a greater appreciation and repect for the entire family because of this video.