“Behind the scenes of the greatest musical ever?
Sign me up!” - International Music 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 superstar voice artist Grey DeLisle
(when she was 15! in this 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!
"Your knees are a shaking',
your stomach feels tight.
The hair's standin' up on the back of your neck.
Your heart's poundin' hard.
There's a lump in your throat!
LISTEN TO YOUR 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 that 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
Origin 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:
The songs are also available as MP3s on Amazon.com, iTunes and cdbaby.com
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!
Although I created "Don’t Say Yes When You Really Mean No!" 30+ years ago, I bet some of its 11 songs are still stuck in your head!
I'm the host for these 14 new "back story" videos. I'll share lots of 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. It all started with a catchy song I wrote that they chose as their national theme song. Then, I became their “Just Say No!” Music Director!
Episodes 2 through 12 tell interesting, never-before told back-stories of what inspired me to write the 11 songs for the musica. Even how one of the songs was originally a jingle I wrote for MacDonalds's!
Find out which cast members became huge international superstars! There's never before seen footage of the cast performing at "Just Say No" events around the country, and never before seen cast audition videos!
There's two bonus episodes: a "Blooper" outtake video, and a video about the unusual events of how Blockbuster Video
wanted "Don't Say Yes When you Really Mean No!" two weeks before filming even started!
These 14 "behind-the-scenes origin stories" brought back great memories for me. If they do for you, too, after watching each episode, please click “Like” and "Share" these videos so all the other millions of schoolchildren who watched Don’t Say Yes When You Really Mean No! will once again get my 11 infectious songs stuck in their heads, too!
Thanks for watching. Louie.
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