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When Free To Be You And Me was released 40 years ago, one of the most ground-breaking songs on it was William Wants a Doll about a sweet boy who wishes for a doll for his birthday and must put up with the gender pressures of his family and peers making fun of him. It was important, it was earnest, and Alan Alda’s dulcet tones are the perfect complement to it. So when it came time to update it for our parody album “It’s OK To Do Stuff: Songs Left Off Free To Be You And Me,” it was important to find a mellifluous voice that would do the same for our song, Wally Wants a Real Doll. About Wally. Who wants real dolls.
We got Eddie Pepitone. That dudes voice is the best.
The original Video for William Wants a Doll from Free To Be You And Me
First, watch 30 seconds of the original to refresh your memory.
Our “Updated” Version, Wally Wants a Real Doll
Now enjoy our version.
What I like about it is that it makes an important point about letting two (or one?) consenting adults do what they want in their own bedroom, but it also makes the point that making love to real dolls is kinda gross.
That’s the kind of healthy balance intellectual achieved in the brains of those of us raised on “Free To Be You And Me.”
What are Real Dolls?
A real doll is a life sized sex doll that can be used by people for company or for sex. According to RealDoll – Wikipedia
The RealDoll is a life-size sex doll (also considered a mannequin) manufactured by Abyss Creations, LLC in Las Vegas, Nevada, and sold worldwide.[1] It has a poseable PVC skeleton with steel joints and silicone flesh…
The RealDolls are designed to recreate the appearance, texture, and weight of human female and male bodies. Their primary function is to serve as sex partners. This activity can be accompanied by certain preparations such as dressing them up in different types of clothes, changing wigs or makeup, and even adjusting body temperature by the use of electric blankets or baths
RealDoll – Wikipedia
What is Free To Be You And Me?
Free to Be… You and Me is a children’s project created by actress and author Marlo Thomas in 1972. It consists of a record album and an illustrated book featuring songs and stories that celebrate diversity, individuality and gender equality. The album and book include contributions from celebrities such as Alan Alda, Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Roberta Flack and Rosey Grier1. The project also spawned a TV special in 1974 that won an Emmy Award1. The project aimed to challenge the stereotypes and norms that limit children’s potential and expression. Some of the well-known songs from the album are “It’s All Right to Cry”, “When We Grow Up” and “Free to Be… You and Me.”
The album was selected for preservation in the National Recording Registry in 2021 for its cultural significance
Who is Eddie Pepitone?
Eddie Pepitone is an American character actor, stand-up comedian and podcast host. He is known for his dark comedy style and his rants on social issues and personal struggles. He has appeared in films such as The Muppets, Old School and Terri, and TV shows such as The Sarah Silverman Program, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia and Your Pretty Face is Going to Hell.
Eddie’s also released three comedy albums:
- A Great Stillness (2011),
- In Ruins (2014) and
- For the Masses (2020)31.
He hosts a popular podcast called “Apocalypse Soon“, which is hilarious.
He’s nicknamed the Bitter Buddha for his mix of anger and enlightenment
Additional Resources
- Read more about It’s OK To Do Stuff with Jane Weidlin
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