New Word with Dr. Sue is “Broadway!” Welcome to Broadway, the glamorous, glittering heart of New York City! As the song says: “They say the neon lights are bright on Broadway! They say there’s magic in the air!” (Lyrics and Music are by the fabulous George Benson.) Please Scroll Down for video with Dr. Sue singing Benson song plus her “New Word” theme song!
New Word with Dr. Sue “Broadway” – Showbiz excitment! How do you get to Broadway?
You can buy a ticket to a show! Broadway shows can be expensive, but well worth it! Or, look for discount options and previews.
You can invest in Broadway shows for special access to stars, opening nights, and more! Or donate (with a tax-deductible contribution).
If you’re an aspiring performer or creator (like Dr. Sue) learn your craft, practice, audition, submit your shows, and begin your journey to Broadway bows! It’s a challenge, but as Dorothy (in Rainbow To Oz) discovered on her road (yellow, like the Playbill program), it’s worth the trip!
New Word with Dr. Sue Broadway – History! I love the thrill of a Broadway show! And what of Broadway long ago?
The Lenape were the indigenous inhabitants of Manhattan, which they called “Manahatta” – meaning “hilly island.”
The word “Broadway”‘ originates from the Dutch “‘Heeren Weigh” meaning “Gentlemen’s Way,” inspired by a similar street in Amsterdam. After the British took over New York from the Dutch, it was renamed “‘Broadway”‘ for its unusual width.
The first theater company appeared downtown in 1750 on Nassau St, performing opera and Shakespearean plays. After the Revolutionary War, other theaters began to pop up, the growth gravitating eventually north to midtown where real estate prices were lower. The expansion and establishment of theaters along Broadway led to the word’s popular use as we know it today.
And now, for on-the-spot excitement, here’s a video of Dr. Sue at a Broadway theatre!
New Word with Dr. Sue “Broadway”
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New Word with Dr. Sue “Baby!” Dr. Sue Sings “I Can’t Give You Anything But Love, Baby!” The Rick Bogart Trio swings this jazzy song by Dorothy Fields and Jimmy McHugh! Where? at Tio Pepe NYC! Scroll Down for Singing Video!
New Word “Baby” is old – and new! Scholars trace it back to Middle English (from the Norman conquest in 1066 to the late 15th century). That’s about the time of Geoffrey Chaucer’s “The Canterbury Tales” (late 14th Century).
Some people think word “baby” imitates an infant’s first sounds (“buh, buh”). Some people connect it to the French “bebe” – which makes sense since the Norman invaders were French. And that links it to “bambino” in Italian, another Romance Language. What about the other meaning of “romance”? How did “baby” turn into slang for a romantic partner?
New Word with Dr. Sue. “Baby” as a term of endearment for a romantic partner goes back to the 19th century and blossomed in the 1920’s as “baby vamp” – a popular girl! Soon “baby” became a slangy term of affection as in “I Can’t Give You Anything, but Love, Baby.”
Dorothy Fields’ sassy, vernacular lyrics combined with Jimmy McHugh’s swing jazzy music made the song a hit in 1928. Vocalists include Ella Fitzgerald, Lady Gaga, and Dr. Sue!
Dr. Sue, entertaining, motivational speaker/author, sings in many languages, creates songs and parodies, emcees events and more!
New Word with Dr. Sue!
Dr. Sue Sings: “I Can’t Give You Anything But Love, Baby!” 🙂
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Dr. Sue & Teddly visit New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) Positive Entertainment
Dr. Sue & Teddly Bear Puppet invite you to an entertaining virtual tour of the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG)!
NYBG is in full Autumn glory – with leaves ablaze in hues of gold, scarlet, orange, and plum. Ducks drift past on a sun-dappled pond, and Dr. Sue’s Teddly Bear Puppet tries to climb a spruce tree. Watch out for… magical dancing butterflies – supplied by puppeteers Mascara Viva (mascaraviva.com) – Teaching Artist Lucrecia Nova and her friendly assistant!
NYBG connects people of all ages and walking abilities with the joys of nature – plus family- friendly entertainment! Cafe, Restrooms, and Benches – plus long or short walks through gardens and an indigenous forest! Located in the Bronx, NYC, there is convenient Parking (Free for Members) and access to NYC Public Transportation (train, bus, subway). Web: nybg.org
And now, you’re invited on a Virtual Tour of New York Botanical Garden – complete with Dr. Sue’s singing and comedy, provided by Teddly, Dr. Sue’s fun, outspoken puppet! Scroll down for lyrics in the video. Get in touch for “Friends Are Soul Food” Dr. Sue’s original song about friendship, walking and singing. Dr. Sue’s programs are perfect for on-line learning, schools, church/temples, and family-friendly programs!
Dr. Sue & Teddly invite you to a virtual tour of NYBG in NYC!
Special Thanks to Dennis Lynch Videographer/Stained Glass Artist.
Gardens Are Soul Food
Gardens are soul food
Friends are soul food
Take a tour, and I am sure
We'll share good company
Gardens are soul food
Friends are soul food
We can share the things we love
With a special friend
Won't you be my friend...
copyright 2020 Susan "Dr. Sue" Horowitz
"Friends Are Soul Food" is also a complete song with Written Music
Available on Request from Susan "Dr. Sue" Horowitz
Susan (“Dr. Sue”) Horowitz, Ph.D. Entertaining Motivational Speaker-Author-Educator-Singer/Songwriter.
“Wear a Mask, Show You Care” Original Song-Video by Dr. Sue (Susan Horowitz, Ph.D.) Entertaining Speaker-Educator-Author
Enjoy “Wear a Mask Show You Care” Song Video by Dr. Sue (Scroll down for Lyrics)
"Wear a Mask, Show You Care"
I'm so glad you ask why I wear a mask
It's so important to do
If someone's got germs, I don't wanna get'em
And if I got germs, I don't wanna spread'em
I'm so glad you ask. Thank you for wearing a mask
Oh please understand, and please wash your hands
It's so important to do
We all should keep clean 'cause a germ, well it lingers
So wash up your hands and don't forget fingers
Oh please understand, Thank you for washing your hands
Oh show me you love me like my Teddly bear
Do it to show that you care
We're staying apart, you're here in my heart
You know you'll always be there
It's hard to be smart and keep my resistance
I'm keeping my word and keeping my distance
I'll show that I care. Thank you for showing you care.
copyright 2020 Susan "Dr. Sue" Horowitz
Written Music is Available on Request
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Dr. Sue & Teddly Sing “Wear a Mask, Wash Your Hands, Stay Apart, Show You Care” Creativity in Quarantine
Dr. Sue Teddly Puppet Wear a Mask
Teddly, my Teddy Bear Puppet, loves entertainment and being with friends (Just like me)! But during the current corona crisis, live entertainment is not happening, and in-person socializing is limited. Friends are often hard to reach, and it’s easy to feel isolated, bored, and lonely.
I needed a way to stay active and connected to a community. I needed to communicate what I am doing, thinking, and feeling. I needed to create, share, and get a response.
I started spending a lot of time on the Internet – especially on Social Media and YouTube. I posted comments, photos, videos, songs, humor, and stories about my life. Facebook friends liked, commented, and began to feel like “real” friends. I also needed a sense of purpose – to feel that I was making a contribution. I created two Facebook groups: New York Strong and Dr. Sue Positive Entertainment – where members can comment and post their own images and videos – and I can do it too. I like costumes and props, so I looked around my home to see what was available.
That’s when I thought about Teddly – a bear puppet stuck in a box in my closet. It was time to come out of the closet – and think out of the box! Teddly began showing up in my Zoom meetings and Social Media photos!
When I needed a haircut (after four months of self-quarantine), Teddly helped me get the message across. I posted a photo of Teddly on my Facebook page with the caption: “Should I cut my own hair? Should I trust Teddly bear with scissors?”
To my surprise, I got loads of likes, comments, and advice – including a reference to Robin Baxter, a talented hairdresser in midtown. She turned out to be clean, convenient, courteous, talented and reasonable!
Teddly also began responding to the news with photos plus humorous comments and short poems. When President Trump promoted Goya Foods in the Oval Office, Teddly posed with a can of beans.
One of today’s most important (and controversial) issues is wearing masks – to protect yourself and others against the novel Coronavirus. The most recent medical studies (cited in The New York Times, July 28, 2020) offers strong evidence that masks offer protection against spreading the virus and becoming infected.
I wanted to convey the importance of wearing a mask, washing your hands, and keeping social distance. But I didn’t want to lecture people and provoke conflict. Puppets are a fun, non-threatening way to communicate, with special appeal to children – and the young-at-heart. I decided to write an original song, sing it with my Teddly Bear puppet, and put the video on YouTube!
Dr. Sue & Teddly Sing: “Wear a Mask, Wash Your Hands, Stay Apart, Show You Care” copyright Dr. Sue
“Wear a Mask, Wash Your Hands, Stay Apart, Show You Care” by Dr. Sue
I’m so glad you ask why I wear a mask It’s so important to do In case you got germs, I don’t wanna get ’em And if I got germs, I don’t wanna spread ’em I’m so glad you ask… thank you for wearing a mask!
Oh please understand, and please wash your hands It’s so important to do We all should keep clean ’cause a germ, well it lingers So wash up like me, though bears don’t have fingers Oh please understand…thank you for washing your hands.
You might be a person, you might be a bear Do it to show that you care….
I’m staying apart, you’re here in my heart I’ll still be your Teddly Bear It’s hard to be smart and keep my resistance I’m keeping my words- I’m keeping my distance I’ll show that I care…thank you from your Teddly Bear.
“Masks probably do provide some protection.” That’s the latest news from The New York Times
NYTimes on Masks and Coronavirus:
“Masks probably do provide some protection. They’re particularly effective at keeping somebody who already has the virus from spreading it to others, and they may also make the mask’s wearer less likely to get sick.
“Coronavirus appears to mostly spread when germ-containing droplets make it into a person’s mouth, nose, or eyes,” Vox’s German Lopez explains. “If you have a physical barrier in front of your mouth and nose, that’s simply less likely to happen.”
Of course we should give first priority for masks to health-care workers. And there may be no masks available.
What can you do? You can Make Your Own Mask!
It may not be medical grade – but it is surely better than nothing! Tie a Scarf around your Nose and Mouth! (You’ll feel like a Movie Star – The Lone Ranger! ) Or Use a Bra Cup – any size will do! Fasten with hooks and eyes, snaps or elastic – get creative. Or cut up an old shirt or pants leg! (Use your imagination, your scarf, shirt, pants…or bra!)
Fashion Forward means NewYorkStrong!
You don’t have to live in New York to be NewYorkStrong !
Share a Ride – Save five thousand dollars ($5,000) !
You can – when you learn to Be Your Brightest Friend!
Sharing a ride is the bright way to travel around New York City. It’s less stressful than the subway and less expensive than solo rides. I use Via Car Service ridewithvia.com (let me know if I should refer you).
Save a Hat is what my fellow passenger did when my favorite hat fell on the floor – black side up and hard to see. As she was exiting, she said “Your hat fell on the floor.” Sure enough – there it was with its golden treble clef that symbolizes my love of music! Her behavior told me more about her character than any internet profile or job resume! And it started my morning with faith in human nature – and some members of the legal profession. You see, she spoke in an intelligent manner, and she exited our Via Car near the Manhattan Courthouse at 9 am. This told me that she probably worked in some legal capacity….right?
Now the question you’re all waiting for…. how did I save five-thousand dollars ($5,000) ?
I was on my way to the Brooklyn Surrogate Court to pursue my own case. I was representing myself because lawyers are expensive, and I figured I could do my own digging and get the help I needed – at least, for now. If I needed a lawyer – I would cross that expensive bridge when I came to it (probably a $5,000 retainer…and billing at $400/hour).
Guess what? The Brooklyn Surrogate Court (and many other courts) have a Help Center for people who don’t have lawyers. Of course, I had to figure out to solve some tricky issues (like confusing legal forms, finding a capable, convenient process server (Thanks EmpireLegalService.com ) – and find free Legal Help (scroll down for the link)
My first court date was in the pouring rain when I was on crutches! But my dear friend/stained glass artist & repairs Dennis Lynch (http://astainedglass.com/ ) drove me in his car (which he named “Sue” – after me). We drove in “A Car Named Sue” to the handicapped entrance of the courthouse. I staggered in on my crutch with an injured knee but a determined mind! I looked pathetic in the courtroom – so much the better!
What about saving five-thousand dollars ($5,000)?
That’s how much my opponent’s lawyer charged today – just for showing up in court and a few hours of easy work. I would have had to pay my own lawyer much more money (for more time). But despite the hard work, it’s been an exciting challenge – and I learned a lot about free legal help!
Sophie Tucker, superstar singer, showbiz innovator and marketing genius – (imagine the founder of Facebook as a fat, fabulous diva) – called herself “The Last of the Red Hot Mamas!” Tucker was an international sensation with a sixty year career – she headlined in vaudeville and Broadway, sold out nightclubs; recorded songs tailor-made for her lusty persona, and guest starred on television (including the top-rated Ed Sullivan Show). She hung out with movie stars/singers (like Judy Garland, Mae West, and Frank Sinatra – all of whom she mentored), mobsters (like Al Capone, who booked her in his club, as did Lew Walters, father of Barbara Walters) and seven US Presidents. Due to her limited exposure in Hollywood films (she appeared in only two, which flopped), Tucker is almost forgotten today, but the documentary film “The Outrageous Sophie Tucker” (opening July 24 at Cinema Village, New York City) aims to change all that.
Susan & Lloyd Ecker & Dr. Sue
The docu-bio (produced by Susan and Lloyd Ecker and directed by William Gazecki) traces Tucker’s rise from goulash – (a family restaurant in Hartford, CT where a teenage, but already zaftig (plump, curvy) Sophie served kosher food) – to glory! She eloped with a handsome ne’er-do-well named “Tuck” and quickly became pregnant. But she was determined to escape her mother’s fate as a kitchen slave. In a move that was outrageous (especially for an early 20th century Orthodox, Jewish girl), she handed the baby to her sister, changed her name to “Tucker,” and took off for New York City. Considered too “fat and ugly” for show business, she was forced to belt out songs in black face as a vaudeville “coon-shouter.” She hated it, and when her make-up failed to arrive in Chicago, she went onstage as herself, brought the house down, and never looked back.
I asked Eckers to share the secrets of Sophie’s success. “It didn’t hurt that she had a voice that could peel the paint off walls.” But mainly it was that combination of warmth (she personally answered all her mail and wrote cards to her fans telling them when she was going to appear in their town) and business. Sophie said, “Friends and fans = box office.” She was one of the first performers to take a percentage of the gate (during her first number, she counted the seats and made sure she wasn’t cheated). If you wanted her autograph, you bought her book – and she didn’t give change, even for a $50 dollar bill. (She would announce, “It all goes to charity.” In fact, she raised huge sums for her favorite charities, including synagogues.
Rabbi Jill & Dr. Sue
Sophie may have been a rebel, but she became a prominent member of The Actors’ Temple (339 West 47th Street, NYC), which features Tucker’s plaque, stairwell photograph, and stained glass window. I interviewed Rabbi Jill Haus, spiritual leader, cantor/singer, and show business supporter. The Actors’ Temple hosts shows, a Hanukah open mike and performance fests (like Midtown International Theatre Festival). I asked Rabbi Jill to share a story about Sophie. She told me the temple was originally Orthodox, with men downstairs and women in the gallery. A woman who was a big contributor to the temple, sat herself downstairs, and Sophie immediately followed. “The Rabbi was smart, and the synagogue immediately changed from Orthodox to Conservative (with mixed seating).”
Sophie was always ahead of her time – especially when it came to sexy self-assertion – for all genders, sizes, and backgrounds. The soundtrack of “The Outrageous Sophie Tucker” includes her top hits: “I Ain’t Takin’ Orders From No One,” “No One Loves a Fat Girl (But a Fat Girl Knows How to Love),” “The Sophie Tucker School for Red Hot Mamas”, “My Yiddishe Momme” (the heart-tugging, unofficial Jewish anthem), and her signature song “Some of These Days.”
So what are you waiting for? Pep up your life with Sophie serum – movie, soundtrack CD, the Eckers’ fictionalized memoir “I Am Sophie Tucker” (friskier and more fun than the official, sanitized 1945 biography). Susan and Lloyd Eckers’ first date was at a Bette Midler concert (Ms. Midler told her version of bawdy “Soph” jokes and belted out songs a la Tucker.) The Eckers married, built and sold a business, and are living their dream of bringing their favorite broad back to Broadway! Stay tuned at www.sophietucker.com . For press reservations, interview requests, or more information, contact Richard Skipper Celebrates at [email protected] or 845-365-0720.
In the spirit of Sophie Tucker, here’s a a video of my original, funny song: “A Jewish Girl Named Tex”:
“A Jewish Girl Named Tex” by Sue Horowitz
Creative Living by Dr. Sue: Perk up with Positive Songs!
Long before I ever heard of this film, I used to start my day with Sophie’s songs. Her funny, heartfelt, strong assertion of womanhood, sung in clear, jazzy, melodic voice with perfect articulation, always perked me up!
Support the Arts!: Without the arts, many children have no chance for a better, more fulfilling life! Without the arts, there is no real beauty, joy, or civilization!
We’re “dancing in the street” and on the stage at the annual Dance Parade! The parade route boogies down Broadway to Tompkins Square Park, NYC to celebrate the performing arts and multi-cultural fun!
Web: www.danceparade.org
Dancing divas, colorful costumes, and diversity rule the day in New York City!
Here I am with the beautiful Red Silk Dancers – a Chinese-American Company that performs traditional and contemporary dance. http://redsilkdancers.weebly.com/
Pure Onyx Movement Dr. Sue
Brooklyn is in the house – with Pure Onyx Movement – an American company that celebrates its African/International roots, Belly Dancing, and Inter-Generational Sisterhood!
Director Jeannie Mitchell says, “We breathe together.”
Here I am with Pure Onyx Movement!
Web: http://pureonyxmovement.webs.com/
Navatman Dancers & Dr. Sue
Is Bollywood calling? Navatman is a South Asian Dance and Music Company. The troupe and school is based in New York and trains dancers in traditional Indian performance styles.
Here I am with the Navatman dancers. There are two lovely ladies and two utterly charming children.
Web: www.navatman.org
Dancing Wheels & Dr. Sue
Diversity means more than multi-culturalism. It extends to the differently abled – like members of The Dancing Wheels Company and School.
Director Mary Verdi-Fletcher, may be in a wheelchair, but her passion for dance, vision of possibilities, and sheer capability have created a company and school where thousands of children and adults with and without disabilities study and perform together.
Web: www.dancingwheels.org
Dancing Wheels
“Ah, but a man’s reach should exceed his grasp, or what’s a heaven for?”
– Robert Browning
(Photos by Jay Berman)
Hope you enjoy hearing me sing my original song: “You Can Be a Hero” copyright 2015 Susan HorowitzCreative Living by Dr. Sue: Support the Arts!
Without the arts, many children have no chance for a better, more fulfilling life! Without the arts, there is no real beauty, joy, or civilization!
