“Behind the scenes of the greatest musical ever?
Sign me up!” - International Musical Artist “Hey King”
Episode 1:
"Just Say No Called, I Said Yes!"
Stories about the "Just Say No" Musical
Don't Say Yes When You Really Mean No!
It was 1987.
"Just Say No" called.
"We love your song,
can you change the title...
and some lyrics?"
“This is truly an excellent series of videos.” - Joey
Episode 2: "Confused?"
Stories about the "Just Say No" Musical
Don't Say Yes When You Really Mean No!
Watch as voice artist superstar Grey DeLisle
(when she was 15! is a starring role in
"Don't Say Yes When You Really Mean No!"),
gives a stunning impromptu performance of
every character in "The Wizard of Oz!"
“It’s amazing the voices Grey Delisle was
able to do back then, and to this day.
Voice over artist indeed!” - Review, Episode 2
Episode 3:
"I Can Do Anything I Want!"
Stories about the "Just Say No" Musical
Don't Say Yes When You Really Mean No!
"I do always what I want, don't you?"
“The songs in this movie are absolutely incredible.”
- 5 star review
Episode 4:
"Don't Say Yes
When You Really Mean No!"
Stories about the "Just Say No" Musical
Don't Say Yes When You Really Mean No!
"It happens to me,
it happens to you,
it happens to happen
to everyone!"
“My sister and I still remember each song.
We LOVED your musical and still do!!!” - C. Gibson
Episode 5: "Bodytalk"
Stories about the "Just Say No" Musical
Don't Say Yes When You Really Mean No!
"How do you know,
when something's not right?
Your knees are a-shakin',
and your stomach's all tight.
Bodytalk."
“Very cool back story!!” - Peg Kempert
Episode 6: "All You Gotta Do"
Stories about the "Just Say No" Musical
Don't Say Yes When You Really Mean No!
"All you gotta do is
make a choice.
It's not too hard to do,
to make a choice."
"Omg 😭 this is my childhood!
I LOVED this musical!" - Maria
Episode 7:
"It's Okay to Just Say No!"
Stories about the "Just Say No" Musical
Don't Say Yes When You Really Mean No!
"If you feel it's not right,
then it must be wrong!
Stop!
And think twice!"
“One of the most memorable musicals
for preteens ever.” - 5 star review
Episode 8: "Why"
Stories about the "Just Say No" Musical
Don't Say Yes When You Really Mean No!
"Why do we do the things we do,
when we know what we do, isn't good,
good for me, and for you?"
“Thank you for your work AND for this video!“
- Courtney
Episode 9: "Suite; Child Dreams"
Stories about the "Just Say No" Musical
Don't Say Yes When You Really Mean No!
Children are watching and
listening to us.
Model positive choices.
“You are such a great storyteller.“ - Joey
Episode 10:
"I Can Do Anything I Want (Reprise)"
Stories about the "Just Say No" Musical
Don't Say Yes When You Really Mean No!
You can always change your mind!
“I would sing [the songs] from the top
of my lungs and dance!“ - Maria
Episode 11:
"We Care About You"
Stories about the "Just Say No" Musical
Don't Say Yes When You Really Mean No!
"We Care About You,
And we always will.
Please be good to yourself."
“We loved this video! Thank you so much
for having this.” - Amanda
Episode 12:
"The Just Say No Medley
and Final Thoughts"
Stories about the "Just Say No" Musical
Don't Say Yes When You Really Mean No!
Help children learn to:
"Don't Say Yes When You Really Mean No!"
to "Listen to Your Bodytalk"
and "We Care About You"
and "It's Okay to Just Say No!"
“This was a great work and I know you
both entertained AND helped a lot of kids
over the years. I hope you’re very, very proud.“
❤️❤️❤️🥰🥰🥰 - Courtney
Bonus Episode 13:
"Bloopers!"
Stories about the "Just Say No" Musical
Don't Say Yes When You Really Mean No!
"Bloopers!" plus outtakes and
a couple of embarrassing moments!
“Brings back childhood memories!”
- 5 Star Amazon review
Bonus Episode 14:
"I Should Give Them a Call!"
Stories about the "Just Say No" Musical
Don't Say Yes When You Really Mean No!
Blockbuster Video purchased 2,000
copies of the video in one phone call,
before I even started filming!
“A creative and exuberantly performed musical.
A realistic portrayal of peer relationships - an ideal choice“
- Booklist, American Library Association
Stories about the "Just Say No" Musical
HOW TO PURCHASE THE VIDEO + all 11 SONGS
The original, full-length 1989 video:
"Don't Say Yes When You Really Mean No!" and all 11 of the songs (MP3s) are available as a digital download.
For ordering information, email me:
In the late 1980’s and well into the 1990’s millions of schoolchildren belonged to one of 12,000 “Just Say No” Clubs. Perhaps you did. If so, then I’m pretty sure you watched my musical video: Don’t Say Yes When You Really Mean No!
And although it was 30+ years ago when I created and released "Don’t Say Yes When You Really Mean No!" - I bet some of its songs are still stuck in your head!
I host these 14 new videos and share personal, amazing behind-the-scenes origin stories about the songs and cast members.
In Episode 1, find out how I first became involved with “Just Say No!” in the first place - all because of a catchy song I wrote that became their national theme song, and then, how I became their Music Director!
Episodes 2 through 12 tell interesting, never-before told back-stories of how the 11 songs in the musical came to life.
There's never before seen footage of the cast performing at "Just Say No" events around the country, and cast audition videos!
Find out which cast members became huge international superstars! Plus there's two bonus episodes; a "Blooper" video and one about how Blockbuster Video wound up being involved with "Don't Say Yes...".
Creating these 14 "behind-the-scenes origin stories" brought back great memories. After watching each episode, click “Like” and "Share" so all the other millions of schoolchildren who watched Don’t Say Yes When You Really Mean No! will once again get these infectious songs stuck in their heads, too!
Thanks for watching. Louie.
The songs are also available as MP3s on Amazon.com, iTunes and cdbaby.com
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