October has already been a notable month for the stars of The Original 5th Dimension, plus current members!!
Peter Max Special Reunion! On Saturday, Oct. 1, The 5th Dimension’s first network TV special, preserved by the UCLA Film & Television Archive, with original commercials, “The 5th Dimension Special: An Odyssey in the Cosmic Universe by Peter Max” was presented at UCLA. Followed by a conversation with The 5th Dimension original members, Florence LaRue, UCLA alumna Marilyn McCoo, and Billy Davis Jr., with Cheryl L. Keyes, chair of the UCLA Department of African American Studies and professor of Ethnomusicology, Global Jazz Studies & African American Studies. The special first aired 5/21/1970 on CBS and is described as such: “Chart-topping pop and soul group The 5th Dimension take a light-hearted psychedelic trip through a colorful ‘Land of Lost Things’ designed by iconic ’60s pop artist Peter Max.”
Florence graces “Sherri!” Then it was a media trip to the east coast for Florence who, on Oct. 4, was special guest on the new “Sherri” talk show. Florence chatted about her book with Sherri Shepherd, “Grace in Your Second Act” and endeared herself all the more to Sherri and the enthusiastic audience with her trademark delightful personality and wise advice. Watch the episode here, Florence starts at 31:30:
“Amsterdam,” the movie! In theaters now with an all-star cast, 2 members of the current 5th Dimension, Floyd Smith Armstrong and Leonard Tucker appear, singing a duet! Look for them as Forever 5th Dimension congratulates these talented gents on their cinematic success! And just in, both Floyd & Leonard will also be featured on the film’s jazzy soundtrack CD!
Remembering Loretta: Finally, on a somber note, LaMonte McLemore shared his reflections on the passing of Loretta Lynn:
“We mourn the loss of Country music legend and national treasure, Ms. Loretta Lynn. The Original 5th Dimension loved all genres of music and appearing on TV in Nashville was always a thrill with the echoes of such icons as Loretta surrounding us, a lady with a whole lotta soul. God bless her eternal memory.” —LaMonte
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