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41. Went to listen to Ease on Down the Road just for fun

Sat Dec 5, 2015, 10:38 AM

Dec 2015

The YouTuber posted the songwriter, Charlie Smalls. Over a year ago, my husband and I were talking about childhood Saturday morning shows, the Monkees in particular. I told him I saw a black guy named Charlie on The Monkees and he didn't believe me. Took a while but found it, of course! It was the last scene in the broadcast with Davy Jones, Some Like It Lukewarm. It was a lesson that I've never forgotten, besides seeing a brother on the show.

I was then shocked to learn that Mr. Smalls died back in '87. He done good and I thought he shouldn't be forgotten.

It starts about 20:42

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AFAM Group - About last night & That Reverse Racism � The Wiz [View all] JustAnotherGen Dec 2015 OP

the all white version was made in 1938 gollygee Dec 2015 #1

. SusanCalvin Dec 2015 #22

It was on TV? I thought this was a stage play, but randys1 Dec 2015 #2

The Tin Man was Ne Yo and he was really good tishaLA Dec 2015 #3

Ne Yo was outstanding. A show stealer. kwassa Dec 2015 #5

Shanice Williams JustAnotherGen Dec 2015 #12

Yes! qwlauren35 Dec 2015 #25

only in America DonCoquixote Dec 2015 #4

Some of those tweets reveal the depths of ignorance of the tweeters. kwassa Dec 2015 #6

Glad to see it was a big success. lovemydog Dec 2015 #7

Shanice Williams??!!! Number23 Dec 2015 #10

She got in line with everyone else. They showed her audition on TV. MADem Dec 2015 #28

That is so damn fabulous! Not only was Shanice cute as an absolute bug in the 90s Number23 Dec 2015 #44

See if you can't proxy your way across the pond.... MADem Dec 2015 #46

Such a cute song! Kind of Blue Dec 2015 #40

Have they ever watched the origional version? Coolest Ranger Dec 2015 #8

The Wiz is so damn old it came out when Michael Jackson was still black and these folks STILL Number23 Dec 2015 #9

The Wiz is so damn old it came out when Michael Jackson was still black LOL randys1 Dec 2015 #15

Funny, but also sad, to me. SusanCalvin Dec 2015 #23

You are toooo funny! Kind of Blue Dec 2015 #39

Wait, I'm confused! Is it a play or a tv show? Is it on Broadway?? Number23 Dec 2015 #11

It was live on NBC last night JustAnotherGen Dec 2015 #13

It was an NBC live broadcast of a play! lovemydog Dec 2015 #14

This message was self-deleted by its author lovemydog Dec 2015 #16

"Sorry. This video is not available from your location." Number23 Dec 2015 #18

aaaaarrrggghhh lovemydog Dec 2015 #19

How the Fuck Can I watch the Wiz from Wherever the Hell I Am Right Now. Number23 Dec 2015 #45

heh heh lovemydog Dec 2015 #47

You may be able to see it lovemydog Dec 2015 #21

Hey everyone. You can watch it here: lovemydog Dec 2015 #17

I'll make a point of watching it ismnotwasm Dec 2015 #20

I missed it live!? Argh! SusanCalvin Dec 2015 #24

If you have "ON DEMAND" they still have it up. nt MADem Dec 2015 #27

Thanks. SusanCalvin Dec 2015 #30

I get what you're saying. MADem Dec 2015 #36

It was filled with so many commercials. At least 45 minutes worth yeoman6987 Dec 2015 #32

Probably done on purpose to give the actors and crew a break... n/t Digital Puppy Dec 2015 #33

Costume changes I think JustAnotherGen Dec 2015 #37

You know that cousin of George Bush, "Billy" who does the entertainment show on TV? MADem Dec 2015 #26

Billy Bush? I think I'm in love. SusanCalvin Dec 2015 #29

I was watching it live on TV -- never would have seen his show except they MADem Dec 2015 #31

Found it (they just slapped it up)..... MADem Dec 2015 #43

Thank you! SusanCalvin Dec 2015 #50

he is probably similar to the Jenna and Barbara and Meghan Mccain JI7 Dec 2015 #35

People like that are just looking for reasons to complain Kalidurga Dec 2015 #34

Wow! They went right past sublime and straight to ridiculous! Kind of Blue Dec 2015 #38

My husband thinks it might have been her JustAnotherGen Dec 2015 #42

Aww...what an aware mom! Kind of Blue Dec 2015 #51

The Poppies in the Musical JustAnotherGen Dec 2015 #54

Got it! Kind of Blue Dec 2015 #55

Went to listen to Ease on Down the Road just for fun Kind of Blue Dec 2015 #41

That clip from 20:42 on is awesome! lovemydog Dec 2015 #48

Good Gracious, I love Brazilian music! Kind of Blue Dec 2015 #52

Carnival queen sound great. lovemydog Dec 2015 #53

Some folks are so ignorant rbrnmw Dec 2015 #49