This is the story of the Osmond Family and is based on the book written by Olive (Mother) Osmond. This film tells of the beginnings of this family and how they got to where they were by the late '70s.
Acting
Marie Osmond playing her own mother is deeply unhinged casting.
Costume
Polyester suits and matching jumpsuits for days.
Director
Russ Mayberry
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This aired on ABC opposite the actual Osmond family's 1982 TV special, because networks love sibling rivalry even in scheduling.
The film sidesteps the full weight of Donny and Marie's later variety show tensions, keeping the 'side by side' harmony literally in the title. Real family? Messier.
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