Comments on: Career Timeline http://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/episodes/john-james-audubon/career-timeline/107/ Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:32:25 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Krissy http://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/episodes/john-james-audubon/career-timeline/107/comment-page-1/#comment-5138 Krissy Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:48:15 +0000 http://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/?p=107#comment-5138 I would like to ask a favor of you... could you make a DVD about your PBS documentary on "Frankie Lymon"'s life, to be seen also for region 2, PLEASE? I very unfortunately couldn't see it, but the news of it arrived here, too!!! Since there are so very few writings about Frankie's life, family and so on, there would be very appreciated by a lot of fans worldwide, believe me! I do think Renée is quite right, Michael Jackson's death has produced a mirror-effect on the artists he loved more, so... why don't take our suggestion? You will make us all - and I really mean US all! - happy, don't you think so? Anyway, thank you so very much in advance, I hope you'll take my advice in consideration... My very best, Krissy I would like to ask a favor of you… could you make a DVD about your PBS documentary on “Frankie Lymon”’s life, to be seen also for region 2, PLEASE? I very unfortunately couldn’t see it, but the news of it arrived here, too!!! Since there are so very few writings about Frankie’s life, family and so on, there would be very appreciated by a lot of fans worldwide, believe me! I do think Renée is quite right, Michael Jackson’s death has produced a mirror-effect on the artists he loved more, so… why don’t take our suggestion? You will make us all – and I really mean US all! – happy, don’t you think so? Anyway, thank you so very much in advance, I hope you’ll take my advice in consideration… My very best, Krissy

]]> By: Renee Xuereb http://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/episodes/john-james-audubon/career-timeline/107/comment-page-1/#comment-4324 Renee Xuereb Thu, 16 Jul 2009 02:52:36 +0000 http://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/?p=107#comment-4324 I am requesting a forthcoming bio on Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers for your truly enlightening American Masters series. I was in grammer school, when PBS produced the documentary, "I Promise To Remember", which was well researched, however so much speculation regarding Mr. Lymon and the group, over the last twenty years, have yet to be examined. Mr. Lymon and the original Teenagers, were the first truly commercially, successful black teen group. Their influence has propelled the success of a number of male and female vocal groups from the supremes to the Jackson 5 as well as contemporary groups such as Insync and Destiny's Child. Lymon's short life was marred by so many private demons which he could not shake off initially, and lead to his untimely, early death. The recent death of Michael Jackson, somewhat mirrored Mr. Lymons' (at least, artistically. What I found troubling, was that Mr. Jackson never really made any attempt in ackowledging Frankie's influence on both his solo career, as well as his success with siblings, The Jackson 5, while he was alive. Instead, he repeatedly credited, both James Brown and Jackie Wilson, ( another great artist, who is worthy of an upcoming American Masters profile). How sad, because it was quite obvious, that The Jackson 5 were merely an updated version of The Teenagers, with Michael in the lead, possessing the same infectious personality and powerful voice. The music industry during the Jim Crow era of the 1950's, too often, exploited a number black artist, while promoting and nourishing the careers of white artist such as Elvis and Pat Boone. I've watched a number of American Masters documentary over the years, and unlike other televison biographies, the series is well produced while chronicalling the influence which a public figure held within their respected industries as well as in our culture. Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers possessed all of the necessary attributes, meritorious of superstardom, in which too many entertainers of this era are lacking; they were talented, good looking and they could sing! It's unfortunate that Hollywood produced such a marginally interesting film back in the 1990's, which did little justice to Frankie's legacy and contributions to the music industry. I truly hope that you will take my request into account, while assisting in keeping Mr. lymon & The Teenager's memory alive. Sincerely, Renee Xuereb reneexuereb@yahoo.com I am requesting a forthcoming bio on Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers for your truly enlightening American Masters series. I was in grammer school, when PBS produced the documentary, “I Promise To Remember”, which was well researched, however so much speculation regarding Mr. Lymon and the group, over the last twenty years, have yet to be examined.
Mr. Lymon and the original Teenagers, were the first truly commercially, successful black teen group. Their influence has propelled the success of a number of male and female vocal groups from the supremes to the Jackson 5 as well as contemporary groups such as Insync and Destiny’s
Child. Lymon’s short life was marred by so many private demons which he could not shake off initially, and lead to his untimely, early death. The recent death of Michael Jackson, somewhat mirrored Mr. Lymons’ (at least, artistically. What I found troubling, was that Mr. Jackson never really made any attempt in ackowledging Frankie’s influence on both his solo career, as well as his success with siblings, The Jackson 5, while he was alive. Instead, he repeatedly credited, both James Brown and Jackie Wilson, ( another great artist, who is worthy of an upcoming American Masters profile). How sad, because it was quite obvious, that The Jackson 5 were merely an updated version of The Teenagers, with Michael in the lead, possessing the same infectious personality and powerful voice.
The music industry during the Jim Crow era of the 1950’s, too often, exploited a number black artist, while promoting and nourishing the careers of white artist such as Elvis and Pat Boone. I’ve watched a number of American Masters documentary over the years, and unlike other televison biographies, the series is well produced while chronicalling the influence which a public figure held within their respected industries as well as in our culture.
Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers possessed all of the necessary attributes, meritorious of superstardom, in which too many entertainers of this era are lacking; they were talented, good looking and they could sing! It’s unfortunate that Hollywood produced such a marginally interesting film back in the 1990’s, which did little justice to Frankie’s legacy and contributions to the music industry.
I truly hope that you will take my request into account, while assisting in keeping Mr. lymon & The Teenager’s memory alive.

Sincerely,

Renee Xuereb

reneexuereb@yahoo.com

]]> By: Mr. Fredricks http://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/episodes/john-james-audubon/career-timeline/107/comment-page-1/#comment-3449 Mr. Fredricks Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:36:49 +0000 http://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/?p=107#comment-3449 I think this is a very descriptive time line. I think this is a very descriptive time line.

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