Hmmm...except this song is from the mid-70s...

Hey Ryan, I am Guilty as charged! I loved doing those CBS Mystery Radio shows as the producer, Himan Brown, insisted we do them “live” like the old days. Even though we were taping them for a later broadcast date. Still, it was fun to work with so many great actors and the genius who produced all the sound effects. His name, sadly, I don’t remember, but he was a true and original foley artist. I remember Scotch fondly, a great guy, and I know we did the show together for awhile. I did over 1000 performances as Jesus over the course of about 5 years or so. It was a wonderful thing to be a part of; it reached so many people’s hearts. So thanks for remembering! Best, Don

The pilot episode, which is what this clip was taken from, was shot on film. In fact the musical sequence was shot by the great Vilmos Zsigmond (Deer Hunter, Close Encounters, etc.). Might have been his first D.P. job in the U.S. The series was shot on tape, as a multicam comedy, with a few different cast members.

@@donscardino9777 thank you so much I had no idea. By chance do you have these episodes? I’ve been looking for them for years and I would do anything to see them.

@@EliteWorksATeBay Unfortunately, I do not. I didn’t continue with the show beyond the pilot (which never aired, by the way). Your best bet would be to contact Norman Lear’s office or CBS and see if the later episodes still exist. I know that an album was released with “Greg and Paul” under the name “A Year at the Top”, I believe. Good luck!

@@donscardino9777 thank you Don, by chance, do you have the entire pilot you could upload?

@@EliteWorksATeBay no; it disappeared long ago. I thought Paul Shaffer had a copy but he didn't either, do it's lost to the ages, I'm afraid. Lucky we still have the song!

Thank you, Chris!! It was a pretty special live performance of s classic 30 ROCK trope!

Hey, thanks, David! Coming soon!!

Workin’ on it. Looks like I’ll play a gig live, this summer, in Manhattan. I’ll post! Thanks, David.

What? $4.50? You were supposed to pick up the check for all my disciples. You think the last supper comes cheap? But seriously, thanks, Gerry!

Thanks, Susan! That makes me very happy! I have a couple of pictures of us from “SHOUT...”, too. And every time I pass by what used to be the Renata Theatre I think of that time and our play. Sending love...Don

Yes, it’s a tough time, but listen carefully to Joe Biden and his cabinet appointments and plans to govern. It will give you real hope for the future. And thank you for listening! xo Don

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Thanks, Karl! And a Happy Everything to you, too. Hopefully a better year ahead with adults in charge! xo Don

Thanks, Chris, that’s kind of you to offer, but I have them all; came upon them in a box in our storage unit last year! My voice was very high. Ah, Youth!

@@donscardino9777 Yeah I thought you might still have them. Just checking....Chris

BTW, how is that you have them? Are you old enough to have been there? ;-)

@@donscardino9777 I was 17 in 1968 but I wasn't there. I think I got this at a local swap-meet about 15 years ago, Yucca Valley CA. I may post a song on my KZbin channel, do you mind?....BTW nobody ever likes their own Voice (do they)?....Chris

Thanks, Deb! So happy you liked it. Merry Christmas and Big Love! Xo Donnie

Robert! So good to hear from you! Hope you are healthy and safe and coping with all “in spite of Everything “! Have a very beautiful Christmas! xoxo Don

From you who knows the truth and lives it!! All LOVE to you and Deb and the whole family, Chuck and a very Happy Christmas (in spite of everything)! xo Donnie

Thanks, Kevvykev! Good timing on this one, huh? Love you, man!

Thank YOU!

Thank you, Siri!! Amazing life, amazing man, that Victor Frankl. And yes, very inspiring. Sending love!

Thank you, David and Happy Holidays!

@@donscardino9777 I hope you'll put out an album with all your latest original songs. You could call it "A New Don."

Thanks, Donna and happy happy Christmas and a Merry New Year!

Thank you, Scott! And to you and yours! ❤️

Hey Robert!! And to you, too, and your little grand-daughter! 🌠🎄

Thank you, Siri!

Like a Band Music & Lyrics by Don Scardino ©️Don Scardino 2020 Years ago I had a band And we spent our time In rock and rhyme And camaraderie Years ago When life was slower Even tho’ the world Was just as mad as ....currently The music held us Like hands up high We’d spend all day just playing away And never die That was years ago And still I know What we had between us Was never a lie Harmony Is not so easy listen to each other So Carefully (When you) do it well You’re in parallel Sisters and Brothers of the Melody In my youth I learned this truth Watched my parents playing On the big bandstand (Man) They could swing But here’s the thing They knew the key to living Life was playing with the band Trust each other Hear one another Playing together like a band All on the same tune It is never too late To communicate And Play Together like a band All on the same tune The life we see Is Like a symphony Sometimes someone’s out of tune Or in the wrong key When you play the chart That’s in your heart You play the song along With all humanity Trust each other Hear one another Playing together like a band All on the same tune It is never too late To Communicate And Play Together like a band All on the same tune On the same tune

@@donscardino9777 THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You’re very welcome. Here are the lyrics for Son of the Universe. And thanks for listening! Son of the Universe Music & Lyrics by Don Scardino ©️Don Scardino 2020 I’m a no nay sayer I'm a sometime prayer a singer of every verse A manifestor I’m a hope for the best-er A son of the Universe I’m a smashed potato A hot tomato a blessing and a curse I’m a soda jerk I’m A piece of work I’m one with the universe BRIDGE You may think that All my beef’s baloney But I’m no phony I’m just living life The best way that I can You may think that I’m a joke That all my dreams go up in smoke But I suspect We all connect From the rejected To the woke I’m a visualizer A hand sanitizer A germ you can disperse I’m a lost and finder A higher minder A son of the Universe I’m a positive thinker a sometime stinker A cut up clown and worse But I believe in love And what it’s capable of Being One with the Universe BRIDGE2 You may think My mind has gone kerblooey But I’m not screwy I’m just living life As if it were a dance You may think That I’m deluded My batteries are Not included But I’m wired up And fired up To give the world a second chance I’m a constant coper No rope-a-doper I’m anything but terse I’m a bedtime story On my way to Glory I'm a son of the Universe I’m a flag unfurled For a big One World a planet so diverse You’re just like me up on the family tree We’re One with the Universe BRIDGE3 You may think this world has made me crazy but I’m not lazy I’m just living life as if it were my last You may think I’ve given up but all the tea leaves in my cup Say it’s alright The future’s bright and After all The past is past I’m a social juster A people truster I’ll never make things worse I wanna Be the plan And take a stand As a son of the Universe A grand solution No substitution No shift into reverse Don’t be misled There’s a path ahead You’re One with the Universe I’m just like you Because you’re One too You're One with the Universe