“Times Square is the crossroads of the world and it’s time to show everyone that New York is open for business. Wonderama talent, staff and crew fully support the great work of the Times Square Alliance and it’s tireless efforts in making Times Square the place to be in NYC”…..Chuck Armstrong
Wonderama is more than a New York television tradition and has been entertaining and engaging kids and families through original content and branded entertainment for over 40 years. They are taping their entire upcoming season from Duffey Square in New York’s famous Times Square in support of the Times Square Alliance and the New York Department of Health and Hospital Reopen New York City efforts. The Reopen NYC episodes will be broadcast on 128 US forecast television affiliate reaching 90 million homes I will start airing nationally the week of September 6, 2021.
Charles Armstrong is the CEO and executive producer of Wonderama, and has 35 Emmy nominations and 7 Emmy Awards. A television programming visionary, he specializes in entertainment, media and Internet business strategies. He is responsible for the rebirth of the number one television show for kids, Wonderama.
David Osmond is a solo music artist, Broadway performer, motivational speaker, lead singer of The Osmond 2nd Generation, and now host of Wonderama. The nephew of Donnie and Marie Osmond, David has toured the world and served as the torchbearer for the Osmond dynasty.
Tribeca Records is a new and innovative NYC record label created by entertainer and philanthropist John “SohoJohnny” Pascale. Music publisher and CEO of MD25 Entertainment, John Velasco has monitored the label’s success with artists including: Metal sensations AniMaze X, solo artist Sammie Rae, and young emerging superstar April Rose Gabrielli, all proud to be a part of Wonderama.
With Wonderama flashing on the huge New Years Eve Big Apple Billboard, in the deepest heart of New York City’s iconic Times Square, the electrifying vibe illuminates the scene brighter than the lights of Broadway. The presence seems most perfect when the seeds lie in the past and life is rendered flawless when we look towards the future.
Standing here in the heart of Times Square in front of the big stage, amidst the giant boom cameras and the Big Apple New Years Billboard flashing Wonderama, how does it feel being part of the most iconic children’s show on the planet in the most iconic city on the planet?
David: I came down here the first day and the stage, the sound, the set-up, down in the studio..to be in the heart of Times Square …I was speechless. I couldn’t believe the energy, the sound, the vibe. Wonderama is a home-grown New York show in Times Square, the crossroads of the world, I can’t explain it. It’s so exciting.
And your the host…
David: I am so grateful to be able to do that.
SohoJohnny: And it’s grass roots, family values, and children… it doesn’t get any better.
David: That’s my background. I come from a big family, variety show is my history, so to carry that tradition forward, but also to stand on the show of giants like Bob McAllister, Sunny Fox, Sandy Becker, the original hosts of Wonderama….to be the host, I hope I can take some of those skills, as a singer myself, performer and entertainer we want to entertain so we can educate as well. We’re all about kids and giving them a platform to shine and inspire their peers. That’s what Wonderama is about. I always end the show by saying “Never Lose Your Sense of Wonder.” I think that sums up what Wonderama is. And they have great bands here like AniMaze X, and to have SohoJohnny here with us…is so cool. It’s a great partnership, I’m excited for the future.
SohoJohnny: I can say the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.
David: The Big Apple
SohoJohnny: We are all role models to each other, to the younger generation. So here we are…
And you’ve done something amazing!
Charles: The thing we’re most proud of is that we’ve indexed higher than The Opera Winfrey Network in Delivering African-American household across the country and in New York and that’s because the show is all about New York. It’s a melting pot. It’s all about showing these kids that he if you just have the right drive and the right information anything can be possible.
The Official Website for Wonderama may be found at https://www.wonderamatv.com
Photo Credits: Billy Hess
