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Dynomite · 04-05-2007, 07:06 PM

This thread is about sitcom stars who can also sing, perform and/or play musical instruments, if you know what I mean. I'm going to leave it up to all of you to post any list of sitcom stars with a musical side and add the titles of some songs or instrumentals they're known for, so feel free to start posting.

Brian Damage · 04-05-2007, 07:20 PM

The entire cast of Will & Grace. lol

Zoneboy · 04-05-2007, 07:25 PM

Andy Griffith plays guitar and has released several recordings

Reba McEntire of course

John Travolta had a few top 40 hits including duets with Olivia Newton-John

Kim Fields has recorded at least 2 singles that I'm aware of

David Soul (non sitcom) hit #1 with Don't Give Up on Us in 1976

catlover79 · 04-05-2007, 09:51 PM

Hal Linden (Barney Miller) has sang and danced on Broadway (as well as play clarinet)

Valerie Harper (MTM, Rhoda) has also sang and danced on Broadway. She also sang "Broadway Baby" and "Nobody Does It Like Me" when she guested on The Muppet Show.

Nancy Dussault (Too Close For Comfort) sang a few times on her show, and recently recorded a CD of show tunes, if I'm not mistaken.

Linda Lavin (Alice) sang almost every week on her show!

Dick Van Dyke and Mary Tyler Moore did many song and dance routines on the Dick Van Dyke Show.

Florence Henderson (The Brady Bunch) sang many times as Carol Brady, and has also been in many stage and screen musicals. She also sang as a guest on The Muppet Show. Her Brady co-stars Maureen McCormick and Barry Williams have released CDs as adults. Barry has also sang onstage in productions of Pippin and They're Playing My Song, among others. Not to mention the whole Brady Bunch (except for Eve Plumb) starred in the horribly cheesy Brady Bunch Variety Hour.

Gary Sandy (WKRP) also sings in musical productions such as Chicago and Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (I actually saw him in the latter when the show came to Cleveland).

Lisa Whelchel (Facts of Life) recorded a gospel album during her Blair Warner days.

Mark Linn-Baker (Perfect Strangers) sang in the Peter Pan Peanut Butter commercials back in the '80s.

Telma Hopkins (Family Matters) sang as 1/3 of Tony Orlando and Dawn, and sang several times on FM.

Clifton Davis, Jester Hairston and Roz Ryan of Amen were all singers. Davis and Hairston were songwriters as well.

Desi Arnaz was already a famous singer and musician when I Love Lucy hit the airwaves. Of course his act was written into the show. His TV son Keith Thibodeaux (Little Ricky) played drums in a rock band back in the '70s. His real son Desi Jr. (Here's Lucy) was in a band called Dino, Desi and Billy.

Then there is Janet Jackson of Good Times...the rest is history.

Zoneboy · 04-05-2007, 11:21 PM

Jim Nabors had a successful career as a singer

Carol Burnett has also released a few albums

Rick Springfield although he was singing before he became an actor

Billy Mumy of Lost In Space was half of the duo Barnes & Barnes who were best known for their song Fish Heads, Mumy has also recorded several solo cd's etc.......

John Schneider and Tom Wopat of the Dukes of Hazard have released several country music records and John hit #1 with I've Been Around Enough to Know.

Yooch · 04-05-2007, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoneboy

Jim Nabors had a successful career as a singer

Carol Burnett has also released a few albums

Rick Springfield although he was singing before he became an actor

Billy Mumy of Lost In Space was half of the duo Barnes & Barnes who were best known for their song Fish Heads, Mumy has also recorded several solo cd's etc.......

John Schneider and Tom Wopat of the Dukes of Hazard have released several country music records and John hit #1 with I've Been Around Enough to Know.

For Those who don't know, Billy Mumy is the guy in my Avatar (Will Robinson on Lost in Space).

Madame X · 04-06-2007, 12:29 AM

Ja'net DuBois (Willona on Good Times)-wrote and sang the Jefferson's theme

John Stamos (Jesse Katsopolis)-drummed with the Beach Boys, sings and I think plays guitar

Joey Lawrence (Joey on Gimme a Break)-sang since childhood

Nell Carter (Nell on Gimme a Break)-accomplished singer, nominated for 2 Golden Globes

John Goodman (Dan Conner on Roseanne)-sings and plays guitar (harmonica?)

Vivian Vance (Ethel Mertz)-sang on Broadway

Will Smith-Fresh Prince stuff

Kelsey Grammer (Frasier)-wrote the Frasier theme song and sings it

Bea Arthur and Betty White sang on the Golden Girls

The Monkees could actually do some real music

What about Joanie and Chachi? Were they real? I forget!

catlover79 · 04-06-2007, 12:37 AM

Anson Williams (Potsie) sang quite often on Happy Days, and I think he also released an album at some point. Who could forget Potsie singing "Put Your Head On My Shoulder" to a teenage Joanie? (This was the "dren" episode.)

treky · 04-06-2007, 12:52 AM

Bebe Newurth sing and acts on stage

catlover79 · 04-06-2007, 12:57 AM

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Bebe Newurth sing and acts on stage

Not to mention her co-star Kelsey Grammer sang the "Tossed Salad and Scrambled Eggs" song on Frasier. David Hyde Pierce also plays piano and organ, as did his character Niles.

treky · 04-06-2007, 12:58 AM

Buddy Ebsen used to sing and dance on stage, and so did Irene Ryan. Buddy also danced a few times on "THE BEVERLY HILLBILLIES" and sang a couple times and Irene sang once or twice.

Jim Nabors was a popular singer, and his singing was written into "GOMER PYLE: U.S.M.C." a few times.

gidgetgrape · 04-06-2007, 01:12 AM

My Three Sons - Robby, Chip, Ernie, Steve and Uncle Charley had a family band. Katie sang "Downtown" with them in the episode called "Uncle Charley's Aunt."

freshprinceofLA · 04-06-2007, 01:30 AM

-Will Smith of The Fresh Prince of Bel Air: A grammy winning rap star.

-Queen Latifia of Living Single: Sucessful rap artist.

-Dj Jazzy Jeff of The Fresh Prince of Bel Air: A Dj mainly teamed with Will Smith

-Alan Thicke of Growing Pains: He's wrote a couple of theme songs.

-Alyssa Milano of Who's the boss?: Had a couple of albums. #1 album in Japan.

-Tatyana Ali of The Fresh Prince of Bel Air: Had a couple of albums.

Zoneboy · 04-06-2007, 01:33 AM

Art Carney recorded Song of the Sewer and a rap sounding version of Twas the Night Before Christmas.

Sheb Wooley (Rawhide) Sang the novelty hit Purple People Eater

Burt Reynolds recorded the song Let's Do Something Cheap and Superficial

James Best (Dukes of Hazard) has released a cd or 2

Lee Majors sang the theme for his series The Fall Guy

treky · 04-06-2007, 01:48 AM

sometime during the run of THE ODD COUPLE (I don't know what year) Jack Klugman and Tony Randall recorded an album called "THE ODD COUPLE SINGS"

sometime during the run of LAVERNE & SHIRLEY (again; I don't know what year) Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams recorded an album called "LAVERNE & SHIRLEY SING"

04-05-2007, 07:20 PM	#2
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04-05-2007, 09:51 PM	#4
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	Hal Linden (Barney Miller) has sang and danced on Broadway (as well as play clarinet) Valerie Harper (MTM, Rhoda) has also sang and danced on Broadway. She also sang "Broadway Baby" and "Nobody Does It Like Me" when she guested on The Muppet Show. Nancy Dussault (Too Close For Comfort) sang a few times on her show, and recently recorded a CD of show tunes, if I'm not mistaken. Linda Lavin (Alice) sang almost every week on her show! Dick Van Dyke and Mary Tyler Moore did many song and dance routines on the Dick Van Dyke Show. Florence Henderson (The Brady Bunch) sang many times as Carol Brady, and has also been in many stage and screen musicals. She also sang as a guest on The Muppet Show. Her Brady co-stars Maureen McCormick and Barry Williams have released CDs as adults. Barry has also sang onstage in productions of Pippin and They're Playing My Song, among others. Not to mention the whole Brady Bunch (except for Eve Plumb) starred in the horribly cheesy Brady Bunch Variety Hour. Gary Sandy (WKRP) also sings in musical productions such as Chicago and Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (I actually saw him in the latter when the show came to Cleveland). Lisa Whelchel (Facts of Life) recorded a gospel album during her Blair Warner days. Mark Linn-Baker (Perfect Strangers) sang in the Peter Pan Peanut Butter commercials back in the '80s. Telma Hopkins (Family Matters) sang as 1/3 of Tony Orlando and Dawn, and sang several times on FM. Clifton Davis, Jester Hairston and Roz Ryan of Amen were all singers. Davis and Hairston were songwriters as well. Desi Arnaz was already a famous singer and musician when I Love Lucy hit the airwaves. Of course his act was written into the show. His TV son Keith Thibodeaux (Little Ricky) played drums in a rock band back in the '70s. His real son Desi Jr. (Here's Lucy) was in a band called Dino, Desi and Billy. Then there is Janet Jackson of Good Times...the rest is history.
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04-06-2007, 12:52 AM	#9
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04-05-2007, 07:06 PM	#1
Dynomite Member Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 10, 2006 Location: near Dayton, Ohio Posts: 579	Sitcom stars with a musical side This thread is about sitcom stars who can also sing, perform and/or play musical instruments, if you know what I mean. I'm going to leave it up to all of you to post any list of sitcom stars with a musical side and add the titles of some songs or instrumentals they're known for, so feel free to start posting.

04-05-2007, 11:21 PM	#5
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,446	Jim Nabors had a successful career as a singer Carol Burnett has also released a few albums Rick Springfield although he was singing before he became an actor Billy Mumy of Lost In Space was half of the duo Barnes & Barnes who were best known for their song Fish Heads, Mumy has also recorded several solo cd's etc....... John Schneider and Tom Wopat of the Dukes of Hazard have released several country music records and John hit #1 with I've Been Around Enough to Know.

04-06-2007, 12:29 AM	#7
Madame X Member Senior Member Join Date: Sep 15, 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,831	Ja'net DuBois (Willona on Good Times)-wrote and sang the Jefferson's theme John Stamos (Jesse Katsopolis)-drummed with the Beach Boys, sings and I think plays guitar Joey Lawrence (Joey on Gimme a Break)-sang since childhood Nell Carter (Nell on Gimme a Break)-accomplished singer, nominated for 2 Golden Globes John Goodman (Dan Conner on Roseanne)-sings and plays guitar (harmonica?) Vivian Vance (Ethel Mertz)-sang on Broadway Will Smith-Fresh Prince stuff Kelsey Grammer (Frasier)-wrote the Frasier theme song and sings it Bea Arthur and Betty White sang on the Golden Girls The Monkees could actually do some real music What about Joanie and Chachi? Were they real? I forget!

04-06-2007, 12:37 AM	#8
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	Anson Williams (Potsie) sang quite often on Happy Days, and I think he also released an album at some point. Who could forget Potsie singing "Put Your Head On My Shoulder" to a teenage Joanie? (This was the "dren" episode.)

04-06-2007, 12:58 AM	#11
treky star trek fan Eternal Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 25, 2002 Location: Conshohocken, pennsylvania Posts: 14,490	Buddy Ebsen used to sing and dance on stage, and so did Irene Ryan. Buddy also danced a few times on "THE BEVERLY HILLBILLIES" and sang a couple times and Irene sang once or twice. Jim Nabors was a popular singer, and his singing was written into "GOMER PYLE: U.S.M.C." a few times.

04-06-2007, 01:12 AM	#12
gidgetgrape Forever Gidget Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 20, 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 3,508	My Three Sons - Robby, Chip, Ernie, Steve and Uncle Charley had a family band. Katie sang "Downtown" with them in the episode called "Uncle Charley's Aunt."

04-06-2007, 01:33 AM	#14
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,446	Art Carney recorded Song of the Sewer and a rap sounding version of Twas the Night Before Christmas. Sheb Wooley (Rawhide) Sang the novelty hit Purple People Eater Burt Reynolds recorded the song Let's Do Something Cheap and Superficial James Best (Dukes of Hazard) has released a cd or 2 Lee Majors sang the theme for his series The Fall Guy

04-06-2007, 01:48 AM	#15
treky star trek fan Eternal Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 25, 2002 Location: Conshohocken, pennsylvania Posts: 14,490	sometime during the run of THE ODD COUPLE (I don't know what year) Jack Klugman and Tony Randall recorded an album called "THE ODD COUPLE SINGS" sometime during the run of LAVERNE & SHIRLEY (again; I don't know what year) Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams recorded an album called "LAVERNE & SHIRLEY SING"