#OtisAtHome

[@duvaye1]

I want to see the tape where david said “I’m David Ruffin and these are the temptations” 😂😂😂

[@GThreads]

Puerto Rico 1968

[@operation6604]

He was a singing man tho.......I loved the part where they did (shout)

[@operation6604]

Wonderful stories!!!! I really enjoy your videos!!!! May you live a long and happy life

[@lizbethag9511]

Same

[@626STAH]

Me too

[@lydiaraymond2700]

I love old school, and Dr Otis Williams is a treasure,p he tell stories with ease that hook the listeners, readers, spectators and viewers hear. Keypoint, Dr Otis Williams storytelling tells that in the process the reality by which a story is told is energetic, enthusiastic and confident.

[@chrismcintyre5668]

Thank you, gentlemen!!! Keep teaching the truth of Experience!!! Thank you!!

[@debbieleeday83]

I just love the Temps I can’t believe I’m watching Otis still engaging in life with fans and the Music. More people should be watching stories about the past. They’d see how far we’ve come. Muah ThankYou Mr Temptations Otis Williams

[@Graytest12]

“WHATS IT TO YOU SHELLY?!!!?? you ain’t out there” - Eddie Kendricks

[@rockiki4409]

Good memory lol

[@ghanasoul]

I like how he delivered that line. Ha.

[@EAGLES385]

I might as well be!

[@TheRighteousGabss]

Yeah???!!!! Well I might as well be!!! 😂😂

[@marybeamon930]

​@@ghanasoul classic I loved that part and use it myself

[@saveThe90s88]

Oh otis, i just miss all of the 5 og. If only paul, David, melvin, and eddie Kendricks, was here. Their legacy lives on.

[@Aisha-ix6qz]

I loved this! So interesting to hear from Otis and Shelly. Thank you for this 😊

[@rgood1204]

My parents had all the albums and I really enjoyed Temptations live at the Copa. What a group.

[@marciawellington4333]

Luv the back story. Thank you Dr. Williams for sharing your incredible journey with us. Thank you Shelley Berger. These gems are priceless 👍🎓🎵

[@katrellstith190]

I love the story y'all shared. Thanks and God bless you, Otis and Shelley!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@dianabonilla6361]

Absolutely Fabulousl. Thank you for sharing.

[@collinspaulk2023]

The vision of Berry Gordy! It never stopped!

[@maikailoa808]

The temptations were in a class by themselves. I am a old guy but still play and listen to the temps very often. Miss those days but the greatest music ever Lives on. Ron

[@charityshoptreasures2569]

Wow I love this stories❤ thank you x

[@aaronloritts3937]

Great story Shelly and Otis!

[@NesconProductions]

Shame the sad state of 'black' music today and music companies bear a large responsibility for promoting it. No harmony / melody in popular rap and many artist it seems can't even speak the English language let alone read music. Another part of the problem is modern technology with Internet social media & gaming fills the headspace of youth that should be filled with creativity not BS! I'm hoping one positive outcomes of this pandemic is that aspiring youth take the time to check out any of the Motown bands of the 60's - 70's to see how real soul sounds / feels. Best wishes Otis, Mr. Berger the rest of the Temptations & all!

[@lkendrix7782]

The quality of “black music” is still declining! I stopped listening to it in the late 90’s. I noticed an ever increasing use of the music with new lyrics but lack of creativity!

[@traveonsmith256]

@@lkendrix7782 so try it gotta really bad after 2009

[@NCMonefaith]

Leave video games out of this!

[@ChedricBigby]

It's in shit in 2024

[@chariotwofilthy8374]

Sooooooooooo blessed to hear this story of what happens when a great group singing all the love songs people love the Temptations God bless them all still love them Linda j peace ❤️💯,☮️☮️☮️☮️😘☮️

[@poekneegurrl]

I have so much respect for Shelley Berger...he was the "best of the best"...use to hear about him, while working at Motown...not only was he a wonderful manager, but a protective one as well!! Mr. Williams, please ask Mr. Berger if he recalls a particular day he & Billy Dee got on one of the elevators (a floor or so under the Penthouse) & a couple, female & male were standing to his left, as he & Billy occupied the rear portion of the elevator (Billy was on his right) & Billy started kidding around with the young lady, saying so when are you finally going out with me"? & the man to her left, lunged at Billy with his fist flying... Shelley, like greased lightening, jumped between Billy & the young man to protect Billy from harm...saying "cool down man, he was just kidding, he says that to all the girls"...calming the entire situation with his wise & soothing tone...please tell Mr. Berger thank you! I never ever mentioned to my husband, or discussed anything that went on at Motown, I minded my business & performed my work. No one ever knew how many times Billy, or anyone else, ever kidded around with me on a daily basis, at Motown...but one good thing came out of that incident & allowed me to clarify with Billy that I had not incited that in any way & had never mention him or anyone, to my husband (because I knew he was very possessive & highly jealous); after that incident Billy & I became "work friends" often talking about our kids, spouses and other things on the way to the elevators from the "under ground" parking there. I was almost 20 years Billy's junior anyway LOL..in my young life I quickly learned, by watching others that you never "poop" were you eat! Funny thing, word got around about how I minded my business & soon I was invited to be friends with several of the very gifted artist at Motown. I've been blessed by God to be invited into the private lives of a few of the greatest that ever hit stage, getting to know the REAL person behind the image, not the dream everyone chases & misunderstands. And Mr. Berger...you were NOT fat back then, in fact you were kinda cute for someone without a tan. 😂

[@soupp187]

Ha! Thanks for the story? How’s your husband btw?

[@jackiejones9961]

Awesome story!!!!

[@jaxeejess831]

​@@soupp187 Now THAT was funny... you mean my EX lol... he's somewhere in LA LA land...at least I got 2 beautiful kids out of it LOL The rest I'd have to say was sheer bankruptcy LOL

[@jaxeejess831]

@@jackiejones9961 It was surreal at the time...I thought I was in an earlier version of Ashton Kutcher's "you got punkd" smh

[@soupp187]

Jaxee Jess :-/ I would love to hear some more if these stories.

[@bennyadler5882]

Mr Berger's exuberance belies his looks and memory.

[@vincentrobinson9645]

Otis , U guys seemed to have a blast back in the day !!!

[@jayesanatra]

“Im the 1 sellin the records.... they comin to see me.... ain’t nobody comin to see you Otis....” - David Ruffin

[@TheDanceOfTX]

David Never said that! That was an improvised line by Leon!

[@arthuryoungblood423]

I salute you Otis and the temptation what a great race and you still standing on the top peace and Power

[@brendaedwards3651]

Love the temptations

[@Malaki727]

Shelly still alive. Damn.

[@jonathanclary3992]

(1967) was the year David Ruffin was addicted to Cocaine and started missing Rehearsals, Concerts, interviews, meetings, and singing sessions.

[@andreplayboi22moneymaker]

How old was shelly berger in 1967 when he became the manager

[@MrJi22]

I'm really enjoying your book I haven't really put it down since I started reading it I'm 22 and just reading the book feels like I'm living through that time with yall.

[@rexholmes4773]

Otis I love your work and the awesome stories you've an American treasure

[@Grind-To-Greatness]

I wish they can put The Temptations copa shows on youtube 👍

[@mtown3300]

The greatest group of all time i was in born 1980 but grow up on this music otis was the muscle and the "ONLY" they made it shout to all temps and especially you otis long live the temps timeless music getting ready to ride from memphis to dallas on all the temptations greatest hits 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@chariotwofilthy8374]

Gm edagdwg thanks for sharing this story of what happens when you have a real friend for life God bless them respect goes a long way Linda j peace ☮️☮️☮️☮️☮️☮️🦋🦋🦋🦋

[@jpaulstephens6831]

I saw the show at the Copa! What I remember most vividly, besides the stunning performance, were the line of 5 limos lined up in front of the night club, One of the limos had a decal of eyeglasses on the door. presumably David Ruffin's.

[@aprilmcenery6458]

Temptations greatest group of all originals!!!! Eddie Kendrick love you forever!!!!!!!!

[@DRock6906]

"Well thank you Otis Claiborne Williams!" LOL!! I smiled from that point on! I love watching these videos on legendary groups and singers. You learn so much that you would have never known if people like Mr. Williams and Mr. Berger wouldn't share it with the world. God bless them!!

[@keithadams5533]

Otis you wish you could work it like I do but you can't.

[@all4mePope]

Thanks for sharing some of the histories of the Temptations forever!!!

[@annmajek5203]

Wonderful story❤️

[@launchmobs]

Thank you so much!! What an amazing story! Makes me wish I was born to see it during that time period. Nevertheless, I enjoy listening to the history of great music artist, especially stories about the Temptations! #Legendary 💯

[@ronaldgalimore140]

The last man standing.

[@ernestobardwell146]

Hey Otis 😄 Happy Monday to you Stay safe 🙏😇 You And The Group 🎵🎶 The Gemini Man NYC 🎵🎶🎼🌉💿💞

[@seansherrod8725]

Cholly Atkins IS/ WAS my grandfather! How's it going Otis? It's me Sean....

[@kameronscott3087]

Where they tall in person? The temps

[@artoftherhyme]

Kameron Scott All were 6 ft or taller. It was a Temps rule that you had to be at least 6 ft. Ruffin was like 6’3 or 6’4.

[@SuperShepard1]

@@kameronscott3087 Yep. Dennis was 6'4, Eddie was 6'3, etc...

[@kamscott4201]

Who was taller out of blue or Paul? I say Paul but at times they look the same height? Even Otis looked pauls height at times🤷🏾‍♂️Paul my favorite Temp though

[@dextermcneal4838]

“O’ Me and you We Walked Into Motown Together Man , That that Doctor don’t understand that stage is the only thing that’s going to Fix Me man....

[@Relivelive]

I wonder if they ever recorded one of the classic five's concerts. If so I know more than a few people would buy the DVD/Blu Ray.

[@bustabass9025]

"Temptations Live" was recorded in Detroit at the Rooster Tail back in 1967. It featured The Classic Five (aka THE TEMPTATIONS) Ruff, E.K., Paul, Blue, and of course Otis. They closed the show with a thrilling rendition of Paul's biggest hit, "Don't Look Back." I'm sure it's available somewhere here on KZbin. While it's a great album, I actually think "Live at the Copa", recorded in 1968 is better, even though it came after the bust up of the greatest male vocal group of all time! 🎤👓🎩👞 🎤 🎩 👞 🎤 🎩 👞 🎤 🎩 👞 🎤 🎩 👞

[@artoftherhyme]

Busta Bass Agreed. With Dennis, they were great. But, still just another group. However, with Ruffin they were special. The Classic 5 lineup is unequaled in R&B history. The Best ever.

[@AntAdam1]

Love it!

[@GoldenArmz910]

I know David killed it effortlessly 🗣💯💯

[@derrickjackson6737]

Shelley still living manager of the Temptations and the Supremes

[@TheRealAliceSnow]

Great Story. My two cents worth of commentary is that any person born on Planet Earth or even an Alien from another Planet would Love the Temptations because of what they represented. The BEST of The BEST ...PEACE

[@lkendrix7782]

I love the Temptations! Otis Williams, do you have children? Who will carry on your legacy and continue to tell the correct story of the Temptations?

[@jaylene.turner6524]

He had a son that died back in 1983 from a workplace accident. He has two adoptive children and four grandchildren.

[@RockHardRiffs]

Great stuff 🎸

[@knowbodiesfull5768]

Shelly Berger still going strong after all these years! Wow!

[@andredawkins7041]

Dr. Otis did you guys ever record some of those early shows at the copa during 1967? I know the 68 copa show.

[@jeffreyconyers8735]

Shelly, said Gordy changed the show, and no one(Temps)said a word. Well, he was the boss and the money man.

[@crisbrown5107]

The Vision Of Barry Gordy: Was Also Apart Of My Many Childhood Dreams. Concerning The Inspired Part Of My Sisters Best Friends In 1971 To 1974 And 1975. Primarily Bjrine Silva A Friend Involving (Just My Imagination) Running Away With Me (1971).

[@joycepugh4752]

I love the Temptation...I would love to meet you one day😄

[@wingchundragon]

Longer videos please

[@poekneegurrl]

And Mr. Williams... I do recall, even though Mr. Berger is giving kudos to Mr. Gordy...who I also have greatly respected for decades for his great accomplishments...but Mr. Williams please let Mr. Berger know, the GREAT TRUST Mr. Gordy had in him & his gifts were and are still something to be respected, remembered and admired...Mr. Berger, your keen business "abilities" thrust many of those careers entrusted to you, to greater heights...you knew how to wheel & deal & place them into the "right place" at the right time! Making the most of each of your "clients" God given gifts! Hats off to you! Question...are you still "in the business" and in this pandemic...are you thinking about putting something together that will help let the younger generation see how it was REALLY DONE back then? Maybe from a managers point of view...crafting, guiding careers, making deals...the huddles and conversations with groups & actors before a show or after thoughts on work already done & how it may have been done... the emotional challenges of the business...you know behind the scenes stuff ...I think it would be cool...to bad the pandemic is biting into our lives right now...you know maybe doing something historical like the play or the musical "Hamilton", by Lin Miranda (that was attended by Presidents and lauded by so many)..I just saw Disney has grabbed it (just the other day - dont watch much TV any more)...but Disney is sending it soaring again...cementing it...once again in history

[@brilliantdiva5068]

Are you kidding me? NO Shelly Berger is NOT ENTITLED to those false accolades. Heck No. MOTOWN ENTOURAGE FROM SMOKY TO GORDY TO THE FUNK BROTHERS TO THE CORPORATION TO THE TALENTED SINGERS TO THE TALENTED WRITERS AND PRODUCERS TAKE PRECEDENT FRONT AND CENTER OVER MR BERGER. JUST KEEPING IT REAL. THE VOIDS PERTAINING TO ADDICTIONS AND NOTHING IN PLACE FOR CARE AND TREATMENT CAUSING THE EARLY LOSS OF SO MANY OF MOTOWN’S TALENTED ARTISTS OVERSHADOWS THOSE WORKING CLOSEST TO THE ARTISTS.

[@jaxeejess831]

​@@brilliantdiva5068 Maybe you should re read my comments FROM A MANAGERS POINT OF VIEW.... I WORKED AT MOTOWN...I saw the business from ALL SIDES...like I said MR GORDY ...TRUSTED Shelley..it was MR GORDY WHO HIRED SHELLEY... I worked at Motown, in the music business & in radio for almost 30 years...have you? If so where ? Peace darlin' Here - I JUST looked this up for you: www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release/135417/shelly-berger-honored-for-accomplishments-in-talent-management#:~:text=Berger%20joined%20Motown%20Records%20in,his%20own%20talent%20management%20firm.

[@jaxeejess831]

@@bobwatson1162 Hey Mr. Watson, if you are referring to me...thanks, I've been asked by several over 2 1/2 decades to write one...started...but my business took precedence here check it out www.linkedin.com/in/m-jessie-mj-abrahams-93a27416/

[@DCBIGOSO]

Hey Otis, have you ever thought about recreating a new generation of The Temptations?

[@chrismcintyre5668]

Could I audition?? I was born in '72...?

[@Malaki727]

Not good idea.

[@thebassman5820]

That can't ever be duplicated ever again some things are just meant be left alone , the younger generation don't even know how to begin to emulate that type of sound I'm 65 and I'm the bass singer for my gospel quartet and before this pandemic hit we would go downtown Philadelphia on Rittenhouse Square if we didn't have a booking that weekend and put a bucket down on the ground for tips and sing oldies and traditional gospel tunes and the kids would be spellbound how even tho we didn't have any instrument acompliment we made it sound like we did and believe you me the young people enjoy us just as much as the seniors do

[@DCBIGOSO]

@@thebassman5820 The same place where The Temptations came from still exist, The Church. And I'm 52, and I also know that it's not impossible to do.

[@vincentrobinson9645]

the bassman Yes , I’m from Philly too, and I loved and miss walking down Walnut Str and hearing you guys. I always thought y’all did a great job harmonizing. I’m almost 60 , so you have to know that I enjoy good R&B music !!!

[@vernelllevingston1800]

🅰️1singer The Temptations

[@latashalewis4462]

Music was so clean...No one is talking about killing any one..No females are beginning call out there name

[@kyrstieaddison8651]

Hey Otis Williams hi Shelly

[@joewhitehead3]

Didn’t think Shelly was still alive

[@dereksoto7797]

I'm epus of you otis I love you song I love you bye

[@Tayjahbaby8371]

wow...

[@emilygilliatt7180]

Shelley was married to my grandmother until she died in March 2020. I had only recently found out about her through ancestry. I never met her.

[@greah3rd601]

Was David Ruffin in the group when you did the show??? What year and whrre can we get it

[@anthonybrown3481]

Ain't nobody come to see you either Shelly

[@DRock6906]

LOL!! :-)

[@Vincent50]

Was Shelly Berger the manager who gave Florence Ballard her release papers from the Supremes? Flo met with him without having a lawyer with her. Update: Mike Roshkind was the hatchet guy that served Flo those horrible papers for her to sign and she being young as she said signed them for her release from the Supremes.

[@traveonsmith256]

Yes

[@gregoryreynolds6496]

Good bless them both they put in work.

[@stellaharris9271]

Did Otis say, Dr Otis Williams? Shelly is still sharp.

[@guygrip2120]

Dr OATIS HANSESOME GREAT SMILE

[@HEALINGZONERADIO]

God I enjoyed this.

[@raynardabraham7831]

I wonder how many of today's black artist would try to get to the Copa let alone try to sing standards ?

[@Thecoolboys442]

it amazes me how the crooks... let me be quiet and get off these people page.. Have yall gave the original tempatation's family their money?

[@tymason3056]

Otis founded the Original Temptations

[@Thecoolboys442]

@@tymason3056 that is NOT the question I asked...

[@aintnothingliketheoldskool]

You don't have to call them a crook but I get what you're saying.

[@jeremiahwoods1845]

Dr. Of what getting over on Ruffin?

[@joseyeastwood]

" aint nobody coming to see you Otis"

[@elbarosa2084]

Hellow sir

[@Dmoney2times51]

I thought shelly died years ago

[@lindahines602]

me too he couldnt stand Ruff!

[@astrobear5353]

The Temptations and The Intruders were having problems with drugs and alcohol david ruffin was letting go from the temptations in 1968 due to his drug and alcohol addiction david ruffin came back to the group in the 80's david dies in 1991 in Philadelphia of drug overdose sam little sonny brown also was letting go from the intruders in 1969 drug n alcohol addiction his self he didn't get back to the group in 1973 intruders disbanded in 1975 little sonny brown of the intruders dies in 1995 of committing suicide jump off the skycrawl strawberry bridge he was still on drugs and alcohol after he lost his wife and mother

[@Vincent50]

Astro Bear So sad to see in this business of show the evil that resides. Drugs, alcohol, woman, pimps, crooked managers, crooked record companies, it seems a zest pool of the worst out there to eat up the innocent.

[@sandraatkins2539]

Dr. Otis Williams? Get real😅😅😅😅😅

[@melrowood3784]

AIN'T nobody coming to see you OTIS !

[@brilliantdiva5068]

Otis WILLIAMS TOTALLY INAPPROPRIATE to refer to yourself as Dr Otis WILLIAMS based on an Honorary Degree. It makes you sound ASHAME of the life you have accomplished without a Honorary Degree. Your close friends in the educational field should have told you what is appropriate.

[@malahni1449]

WHAT the hell?? Dr. Otis?? I thought when did you get your doctorate in medical school, since Otis has been busy with the Temptations for a long time. Then I read a college gave Otis an HONORARY doctorate in humane letters. You can get a doctorate in anything, technology etc, but a computer engineer would NOT call himself a doctor. Whatever floats your boat.

[@Mythoughtsreviews]

Nobody was coming to see you otis