Bayn Johnson sings "I'm Going to Write a Letter"

Six Degrees of Shirley Temple
http://sixdegreesofshirley.blogspot.com/

Before joining the cast of the Electric Company, Bayn Johnson starred off-Broadway in Curley McDimple, a "Musical Valentine to the Thirties." Curley McDimple was part satire/part tribute to Shirley Temple movies, and Bayn had the starring role. Around the same time, she recorded a Christmas novelty song "Christmas Teddy Bear" and on the B side "I'm Going to Write a Letter," played here. In this song, Bayn sounds a bit like Mae West, whom she also impersonated in Curley McDimple. Upon leaving Curley McDimple, Bayn donned her Shirley wig again for the tv series "What's it all About, World?" where she played a character named Happy Hollywood and later joined the cast of the Electric Company where she played Kelly, a member of the Small Circus.

* I am currently searching for a complete version of "Christmas Teddy Bear," but you can hear a small clip on my blog. If you have the full version, please contact me. I'd love to hear it!

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[paymark]

How about loading up the A-side of that 45..?."Christmas Teddy Bear" to which, in 1969 (when it was a hit) I danced in my Kindergarten Christmas play to. (cause I have a flat top, I got the be the teddy Bear)...I have been looking for this (IN ANY FORM) for EVER! Thanks for sharing.

I remember the purple RPI label on the 45

[storyjan]

I would upload "Christmas Teddy Bear" it if I had a copy of it. As of this posting, I only have a small clip (30 seconds). Check ebay. I have seen it there, but price is too steep for me.

[fisteberg]

THis girl was funny,very funny but i prefer real Shirley temple.She was better and lovelier as a little girl.

[ciccocenta]

Sounds like an 8yr old Mae West warbling her first tune.

[ebf1957]

Wishing a happy 51st birthday to Bayn.

[ebf1957]

@RetroVideoFan

11/4/59.

[RetroVideoFan]

@ebf1957 I know she was born on November 4th, but what YEAR, 1958 or 1959?

[ebf1957]

@RetroVideoFan

Bayn was born November 4th in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

[RetroVideoFan]

What year was she born? Was it 1958 or 1959?

[kimsanleanne]

I saw Bayn in the play Curley McDimple, I was sooo impressed. I got to go back stage and meet this little star who was so gracious and down to earth. I will always remember her.  I had similar aspirations at the time.

[lauraloopish]

I would like to hear the A-side of this 45 also. Christmas Teddy Bear. I used to sing it to my kids when they were little and they remember it. They are 32 and 35 yrs. old.