In the movie, marie played beth atherton, an heiress who gives up her life of luxury to become the wife of povertystricken immigrant, rudi miller timothy bottoms. I love marie osmond as singer, and timothy bottoms was pretty good as an actor, but this story line and dialogue were ridiculous. The movie, loosely based on the classic o henry yuletide story, the gift of the magi, aired on abc in december of 1978 at the height of marie s fame on the network. Its a very sweet and romantic tale with a christmas theme. See more ideas about marie osmond, the osmonds and osmond family. Aug 26, 2009 the song is sung by marie osmond in the movie the gift of love based on the short story the gift of the magi by o. It was osmond s first studio album since 1989s steppin stone, as well as her first christmas album. The gift of the magi is a short story written by o. With gordon macrae, sally ann howes, bea arthur, ray boyle. The talk marie osmond reveals im not leaving any money. Set in turnofthecentury new york, the gift of love casts osmond as. As a sentimental story with a moral lesson about gift giving, it has been a popular one for adaptation, especially for presentation during the. Can anyone give me the song lyrics for the precious gift of.
With marie osmond, timothy bottoms, bethel leslie, june lockhart. Henrys touching christmas tale the gift of the magi. Produced by star marie osmonds brothers, the gift of love made its abc. A rich girl marie osmond loves a poor immigrant timothy bottoms in 1890s new york. Gift of love movie at times a bit over acted though. She sings a beautiful song the gift of love upon which they drew the name of the movie. Marie osmond, timothy bottoms, james woods, june lockhart. The gift of love is a 1978 english film stars marie osmond, timothy bottoms, bethel leslie, june lockhart, donald moffat, david wayne, james woods, sondra west, robert pierce, fred stuthman, peggy rea, anne ramsey, don chaffey, o. The movie, loosely based on the classic o henry yuletide story, the gift of the magi, aired on abc in december of 1978 at the height of maries fame on the network. Henrys full house 1952 movie clip the gift of the magi. This channel has the trio of wcco christmas classics. The show was a number one hit and to cash in on their popularity the duo was starred in the awful goin coconuts 1978.
Dec 21, 1978 miss osmond played a rich orphan who fell in love with a poor swiss immigrant as conceived by timothy bottoms. Marie osmond the gift of love timothy bottoms abc photo. Marie added that she shares a birthday with her late father, george osmond, who passed away in 2007. This movie is sort of a prequel to the wonderful o. Can anyone give me the song lyrics for the precious gift. James woods, marie osmond, timothy bottoms, june lockhart, david wayne. The gift of love 1978 christmas specials wiki fandom. The gift of love is a abc tv movie, based on the o. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. It is a feast for the eyes and a delightful story of the true spirit of gift giving adapted from the classic ohenry story the gift of the magi. Even the title of this adaption of the gift of the magi suggests this. Newly wed true lovers jim and della young can barely afford moving into to their new apartment, especially when the secondhand car breaks down.
Marie osmond and timothy bottoms in gift of the magi two libra actors. Henry short story the gift of the magi, that premiered on december 8, 1978 summary. Marie osmond stars as beth, an orphan raised by wealthy relatives and facing an arranged marriage to a socially acceptable man james woods she doesnt love. Miss osmond played a rich orphan who fell in love with a poor swiss immigrant as conceived by timothy bottoms. Overview of gift of love, the, 1978, directed by don chaffey, with marie osmond, timothy bottoms, bethel leslie, at turner classic movies. Her costar in the movie was timothy bottoms and she received her first onscreen kiss in this movie. Watch the gift of love online vimeo on demand on vimeo. A wealthy orphan marie osmond is dutifully resigned to an arrangedfor marriage to a man of socially acceptable class james woods. Nov 22, 2008 marie osmond and paul engemann, the gift of love, my favorite song from marie s new christmas album the magic of christmas.
The boy is a swiss immigrant working to help his impoverished family, and the girl comes from an affluent family, and who is also engaged to someone, whom she really doesnt know or care. One outstanding example is the 1978 madefortv movie the gift of love starring marie osmond, timothy bottoms, james woods, david wayne, and june lockhart. The gift of love a nonmusical 1978 christmas tv special that adapted the story, starring marie osmond. The precious gift of love from the movie the gift of love with marie osmond stay safe and healthy. Henry a pen name for william sydney porter, about a young married couple and how they deal with the challenge of buying secret christmas gifts for each other with very little money. The madefortv movie the gift of love 1978 expands o. Henrys full house 1978 tv movie the gift of love starring marie osmond a segment within disneys mickeys once upon a christmas from 1999 jim henson productions 1977 hit emmet otters jugband christmas 1996 operatic tv version from finland entitled the gift of the magi. The talk marie osmond reveals im not leaving any money to my children february 28, 2020 on the heels of kirk douglas leaving his fortune mostly to charity, marie osmond announces her plans to. Nov 07, 2014 a wealthy orphan marie osmond is dutifully resigned to an arrangedfor marriage to a man of socially acceptable class james woods, when her heart is captured by a young swiss immigrant timothy bottoms. That same year, osmond starred opposite timothy bottoms in the gift of love, the television adaptation of o. Produced by star marie osmonds brothers, the gift of love made its.
Find out more about the cast of the hallmark drama movie gift of the magi, starring marla sokoloff and mark webber. With marla sokoloff, mark webber, michelle beamish, glynis casson. Marie osmond is beautiful as the young beth promised in marriage to a wealthy man she does not love. Marie osmond has spent 5 iconic decades in the entertainment business performing as a successful singer, television performer and talk show host, dancer, actor, author, entrepreneur and public speaker. Other television movies included i married wyatt earp 1983. The gift of love tv movie 1978 the gift of love tv. The gift of love 1978 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Timothy bottoms is rudy, an immigrant from switzerland also destined to marry a girl he does not love. The gift of the magi is a short story about a young married couple with not much money and how they deal with buying secret christmas gifts for each other.
Henrys short story the gift of the magi its themes and plot are frequently adapted for christmas movies, tv specials, and series episodes. Marie osmond plastic surgery before and after duration. Henrys the gift of the magi is a 2,070word short story. For her dramatic acting debut, singer marie osmond chose this sentimental adaptation of the venerable yuletide short story the gift of the magi, previously filmed in 1952 as a segment of the. Gift of love dvd for sale marie did a very good job for a singer turning actress. Henrys classic short story the gift of the magi is brought to the screen with this television adaptation of the timeless holiday favorite. Oct, 2019 in the movie, marie played beth atherton, an heiress who gives up her life of luxury to become the wife of povertystricken immigrant, rudi miller timothy bottoms. Marie osmond biography, movie highlights and photos.
Osmond and bottoms are very believable as the young couple. Osmonds first madefortv movie was the gift of love which originally aired on abc on december 5, 1978. It does teach the gift of othercenteredness, often lost in todays world, so that is refreshing. The gift of the magi christmas specials wiki fandom. Dec 10, 2010 its why the gift of the magi has endured for more. She has continued to maintain relevance, remaining an instantly recognizable figure across the globe.
Henrys timeless christmas story the gift of the magi into a heartwarming love story. Dec 08, 20 wccos christmas classic, the gift of the magi. Osmond released this album following her appearance on dancing with the stars. Marie osmond paul engemann the gift of love youtube. The way the film chooses is to introduce subplots in this modern retelling of the classic. Magic of christmas is a holiday album released in 2007 by american country music singer, marie osmond.
Wccos christmas classic, the gift of the magi, with dave. Gift of the magi, sesame streetstyle christmas eve on sesame street, the 1978 holiday special, which features a segment with bert and ernie based on gift of the magi. Gift of the magi, previously filmed in 1952 as a segment of the omnibus feature film. Its an entertaining, light hearted, family movie that passes and evening and it is free on amazon prime.
Tv, gift of the magi, a musical version of the short. Happy birthday to my birthday buddy in heaven, its not the same without you. For her dramatic acting debut, singer marie osmond chose this sentimental adaptation of the venerable yuletide short story the gift of the magi, previously filmed in 1952 as a segment of the omnibus feature film o. Movie info for her dramatic acting debut, singer marie osmond chose this sentimental adaptation of the venerable yuletide short story the gift of the magi, previously filmed in 1952 as a segment of. Marie osmond is music royalty on and off the screen. The gift of love performed by becky craig duration. Sep 18, 2014 marie osmond country and pop singer, movie and broadway. Gift of love film great love story for the holiday season. Timothy bottoms is rudy, an immigrant from switzerland also. American broadcasting company in new york city in the early 1900s, a wealthy young orphan is resigned to marrying a socially acceptable man when she meets and falls in love with a swiss immigrant. Henrys short story the gift of the magiits themes and plot are frequently adapted for christmas movies, tv specials, and series episodes. To keep them special they are being made available directly through youtube for this holiday.
As a sentimental story with a moral lesson about gift giving, it has been a popular one for adaptation, especially for presentation during the christmas season. One way to stretch the pithy short story to that length, i suppose, is to have the actors speak verrrrry slowly. Gift of the magi, 1980 a brief, sixteen minute canadian version of the. The star then pointed to her familys humor with a photo of her gift from daughter, brianna, and soninlaw, david schwep. Marie osmond timothy bottoms bethel leslie june lockhart donald moffat david wayne james woods sondra west. Henry s full house 1952 movie clip the gift of the magi the first scene for the stars of the last story, jeanne crain and farley granger as impecunious new yorkers della and jim young, directed by henry king in probably the author s most famous work, the gift of the magi, from o. For her dramatic acting debut, singer marie osmond chose this sentimental adaptation of the venerable yuletide short story the gift of the magi, previously filmed in 1952 as a.
Played against the tapestry of early 1900s new york city, this touching tale of selflessness. Henry story, the gift of the magi, purporting to tell how the two main characters met. Marie osmond reveals hilarious gift she got from her. It is a really good movie and the song is very nice. That same year, osmond starred opposite timothy bottoms in the gift of love. Osmond s first madefortv movie was the gift of love which originally aired on abc on december 5, 1978. This is the story of two people, from totally different backgrounds and social status. The song is sung by marie osmond in the movie the gift of love based on the short story the gift of the magi by o.
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